Tourism plummets

Irish Star -    In 2025, the U.S. saw approximately 4 million fewer international visitors compared to the previous year, marking a 5.5 percent drop in overseas tourism. Spending by foreign visitors also fell by more than $8 billion.

Following the slump in travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, last year's numbers represent the steepest annual decline in international tourism in nearly 20 years. Visitor numbers from countries around the globe, including Germany, India, France, Australia, Chile, and China, have decreased. The most significant drop came from neighboring Canada, with far fewer Canadians making the journey to the U.S.