Skift Survey: What Global Travelers Really Think About Visiting America-In-Turmoil
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Travel to the U.S. is more resilient than some other countries, but there are already warning signs that the current climate should be cause for concern.
The picture of the current state of the United States on cable news and social media is one of a country torn by widespread gun violence, increasing racial tension, and a race for the presidency filled with open hatred of foreign tourists and immigrants (at least from one political candidate).
It's not exactly a welcome mat for tourists.
In addition to headlines that have led multiple countries to issue travel warnings cautioning their citizens of dangers traveling to the U.S., the strength of the dollar is already having an impact on inbound tourism. Canadian numbers were projected to be down by 10 percent in 2015, caused largely by the decline of the Canadian dollar versus the U.S. dollar. The decline of the British pound to a 30-year low against the U.S. dollar is not expected to help either.
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