U.S. on Track to Welcome Record Number of Visitors in 2014
Photo Credit: The sun shines through a window at Los Angeles International Airport. Flickr / Salina Canizales
Skift Take
Record U.S. visitation is a reflection of global tourism growth rather than a sign that America is doing something differently to attract more visitors. The good news is that visitation, and its economic boost, is expected to continue throughout 2015.
August marked the eighth consecutive month of visitor increases with 8.4 million international residents entering the country, up seven percent over August 2013, according to data from the National Travel & Tourism Office.
A total 50.3 million visitors e
