The United States recorded a 6% fall in foreign visitors in 2025, even as global tourism continued to expand and spending rose worldwide, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council. The decline came as international travel spending grew 6.7% from the previous year, driven by strong demand in Europe and Asia. More than 1.5 billion tourists spent $11.7 trillion on hotels, cruises and flights globally in 2025, WTTC data showed. Tourism accounted for 10.3% of global gross domestic product, with spending growing at twice the pace of overall economic growth.