Last year, as tourism grew worldwide, the United States was the only major destination to see a decline in foreign visitors, recording a 6% drop, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council, an industry group. Visitors from Canada, usually the second-largest source of U.S. tourism after Mexico, plunged by 28% in January compared with January 2024. Headwinds in FloridaWith so many international tourists interested in visiting Florida, the state serves as a bellwether for foreign visitation to the United States. In January, Germany updated its travel advisory to the United States, warning of increased risks from political violence, demonstrations and immigration enforcement in cities like Minneapolis. He said that while some customers have raised questions about the political climate in the United States, demand is historically driven by prices.

Source: Indian Express February 23, 2026 01:28 UTC