Articles tagged “international tourism”

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International Traveler Spending in the U.S. Rose Over 49 Percent to $16.8 Billion in March

International inbound travelers spent nearly $16.8 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the U.S. in March, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office, up more than 49 percent year over year. International traveler purchases of food, entertainment, gifts and other travel and tourism-related goods and services totaled $9.7 billion in March 2023,…

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 weeks ago

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U.S.’s National Travel and Tourism Office Names New Director

The National Travel and Tourism Office has named Brian Beall as its next director. Starting May 8, Beall will lead the department toward enhancing the international competitiveness of the U.S. travel and tourism industry and increase U.S. travel and tourism exports. He is rejoining the department after spending nearly four years in the private sector…

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 weeks ago

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International Travel Volume to the U.S. Rose 93 Percent to Over 4 Million in January

Total inbound International visitation to the U.S. amounted 4.8 million in January, up 93 percent year over year and about 82 percent of January 2019’s volume, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office's latest data. This was the twenty-second consecutive month that international visitor volume grew year over year. Canada, Mexico, the UK, South…

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 month ago

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Brazil’s Retaliatory Visa Rules Would Hurt Its International Tourism Recovery

Brazil understandably wants equal treatment for its citizens when it comes to visa policies, but right now doesn't seem like the best time.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 month ago

Brazil’s Retaliatory Visa Rules Would Hurt Its International Tourism Recovery

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American Travelers Spent a Record $17.4 Billion Abroad in February

Americans spent $17.4 billion traveling abroad in February, a record for the U.S., according to the National Travel and Tourism Office.  International visitors to the U.S. spent nearly $16.9 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States, a 64 percent year over year increase. On travel and tourism-related goods and services like…

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

Tourism

Why So Many Souvenirs Gather Dust on Travelers’ Shelves

Souvenirs are an essential part of the travel experience, but they still haven't under gone the revolution like other parts of the travel economy. New innovative ways to support local artisans and communities in tourism are still unrealized.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

Why So Many Souvenirs Gather Dust on Travelers’ Shelves

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International Travel Volume to the U.S. in 2022 Reached 64 Percent of Pre-Pandemic Level

The U.S. hosted 51 million international visitors in 2022, amounting to 64 percent of its 2019 volume, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office’s latest data. Outbound travel from the U.S. totaled 80.8 million, down 19 percent from its pre-pandemic volume. About 24 million traveled from overseas, i.e. not Canada and Mexico, up 161…

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

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International Travelers to the U.S. Spent Over $160 Billion Last Year, Nearly Double From 2021

International inbound travelers spent nearly $163 billion on U.S. travel and tourism-related goods and services in 2022, up 96 percent from 2021, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office’s latest monthly data. On average, international travelers spent more than $445 million a day in 2022. The month of December saw international spending on travel…

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 months ago

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Spending by International Visitors to U.S. Rises 57 Percent to $16 Billion 

International visitors spent $15.9 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the U.S. in November, up 57 percent year over year, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office.  That's an improvement from November 2021, but it's billions of dollars down from international visitor spending in pre-pandemic November 2019, which had $20 billion. From…

Dawit Habtemariam | 5 months ago

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International Travelers to U.S. Spent $16 Billion in October, a New Recent High

International inbound visitors spent more than $15.8 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States in October, making it the highest monthly level of spending since Covid struck in February 2020, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office.  Year to date international travel spending has accumulated to $129.9 billion, up more…

Dawit Habtemariam | 5 months ago