Millions of international travelers are increasingly choosing to avoid the United States.

The United States had roughly 4 million fewer international visitors in 2025 than the year before, marking a 5.5 percent decline in overseas tourism, according to CNN. Foreign visitor spending also fell by more than $8 billion.

Aside from the collapse in travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, it represents the sharpest annual drop in international tourism in roughly 20 years.

  • MyBrainHurts@piefed.ca
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    5 hours ago

    For what it’s worth, places have had to resort to some crazy deals. I’ve heard of places in Vegas offering to take Canadians’ dollars at par. The exchange rate right now is 1.38 CAD to 1 USD, so that’s a pretty absurd discount.

    I value my soul and/freedom, so not for me but cheap bastard that I am, I was kinda tempted.