New Numbers Hint at Tough 2020 for U.S. Tourism Industry


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It's hard to imagine that a revitalized Brand USA will be able to counter the effects of an expensive dollar and the ramifications of President Trump's various trade war spats. The U.S. travel sector could be in for a tough 2020.
You'll get different answers depending on who you ask about a Trump Slump in travel to the U.S. Demand for flights remain high, but destinations and hotels outside top destinations have noted a slight decline in business. Evidence is mounting, though, that the U.S. travel sector could suffer in 2020. While both tourism and business travel continue to grow, the rate of growth is expected to decline sharply according to new research from the U.S. Travel Association. Demand has slowed over t