Worldwide travel demand to U.S. cooling off
International visits to the U.S. fell 11.6% in March compared to the previous year
New data suggests that global interest in traveling to the U.S. is already declining, likely in response to the Trump administration's policies. According to the U.S. International Trade Administration, visits from 20 major countries dropped by over 10% in March, with sharp declines from key markets like Germany, the U.K., and Western Europe overall.
Key takeaways
- Western Europe hit hard: Visits from Western Europe dropped 17.2%; Germany saw a steep 28.2% decline.
- Asia and Eastern Europe: Travel from Asia decreased only 3.4%, while Eastern Europe showed a slight 1.5% increase.
- Booking trends: Advance bookings between the U.S. and Europe are down 12.6%.
- U.K. recovery: British demand showed resilience, with bookings increasing by 1.6% in March after a February dip.
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