Inbound travel to the United States remains under pressure. Sentiment-related headwinds persist, leading to a forecasted 8.7 percent decline in international arrivals this year, according to Oxford Economics and Tourism Economics.
Their latest outlook reflects only a modest revision from the 9.4 percent decline forecasted in March — resulting from recent data releases and a slightly weaker dollar.
Findings underscore that travelers make decisions not only about where and when to travel, but also when to book and how long to stay — choices influenced by perceptions of a destination.
Several factors continue to erode international travel sentiment toward the United States, including political posturing and policy announcements under the Trump administration, such as proposed “Liberation Day” tariffs targeting long-standing trade partners. Additionally, the media coverage surrounding border security incidents and the issuance of national travel advisories c
