‘Chilling effect’ slows U.S. tourism as global travel hits record $11.6 trillion
Strong global demand bypassed the U.S. as inbound travel declined in 2025.
Heightened border scrutiny and security concerns contributed to what industry groups described as a “chilling effect” on inbound travel to the U.S. in 2025, even as global tourism reached a record $11.6 trillion.
Data from the World Travel & Tourism Council shows that the U.S. travel sector grew 0.9% last year while globa…
