A ban on these 12 countries doesn’t have a big direct impact on U.S. travel - Skift Research estimates it’s just 91,000 visitors. But it’s another move that makes the U.S. a less welcoming destination.
For the travel industry, the impact of tariffs is indirect. But the knock-on effects could be significant: Will tourists still be eager to visit the U.S.?
The updated advisories and media reports of mistreatment will contribute to a perception that the U.S. is less welcoming. Eventually that shows up in lower numbers of inbound tourism.
The incident marks the first time there has been a commercial airline crash in the U.S. since 2009, when a regional carrier of Continental Airlines crashed into a house in Erie County, New York. Local officials have said they don't believe there are any survivors.