US Tourism Declines as Global Travel Surges, China Gains Ground

54 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Apr 17

International tourism to the United States declined by 5.5% in 2025, despite a global boom in travel.
Visitor spending in the US fell 4.6%, with notable drops from key markets like Canada and Western Europe.
Experts warn the US could lose its top tourism spot to China unless it improves its global image and border policies.

As U.S. international tourism falters, can its booming domestic travel save the 2026 World Cup?

Will stricter U.S. border policies permanently alter its image as a top global travel destination?

Why is Asia-Pacific becoming the world's fastest-growing travel hotspot while North America lags?

With China’s tourism growing at twice the global average, is its rise to the top spot inevitable?

Can U.S. border tech like Global Entry be expanded fast enough to reverse the tourism decline?

How are nations balancing tough security measures with the need for welcoming tourism policies?