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Tourism to USA plummets for first time in decades...
Somaiyah Hafeez, Alana Loftus, Irishstar.com
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May 26, 2026, 4:01 PM
US lost 4 million tourists in 2025 — and the World Cup won't fix it
Ellsworth Toohey, Boing Boing
Eighty million more people traveled internationally in 2025 than the year before. But they weren't coming to the United States. CNN's analysis of the tourism collapse: roughly 4 million fewer international visitors and $14 billion in lost spending — a 5.5% dr…
May 25, 2026, 9:43 PM
South Dakota tourism leader: High gas prices could hold ‘silver lining’
BART PFANKUCH/South Dakota News Watch, Yahoo Entertainment
Members of the Foley family of Green Bay, Wisconsin, are the quintessential visitors that tourism officials and operators hope will push South Dakota to a su...
May 11, 2026, 8:12 PM
Low US hotel bookings paint grim hospitality picture at the World Cup
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Report says several factors, including visa barriers and geopolitical concerns are to be blamed for low booking numbers.
May 6, 2026, 11:46 AM
Hotels have a big World Cup problem: Bookings are running far below projections
Rafael Nam, NPR
Nearly 80% of hotels surveyed by a body representing the industry reported bookings were running below projections — a worrisome sign with only weeks to go before the World Cup.
May 4, 2026, 9:56 PM
10 Sunday Reads
Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com
Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • Tourists Are Staying Away from the U.S. in Droves: With the World Cup approaching and the country’s 250th anniversary also on tap this summer, 2026 was supposed to be a…
Apr 26, 2026, 10:30 AM
TSA lines in Las Vegas aren't long. Casinos are donating food and basics to agents to keep it that way.
Taylor Rains, Business Insider
Las Vegas' casino industry is sending food and care items to its local TSA agents as a way to keep tourists flowing to and from the Strip.
Mar 20, 2026, 7:02 AM
Airfare impact: Will the Middle East conflict lead to higher flight prices?
David Slotnick, The Points Guy
Travelers will hopefully see flight operations return to normal soon, but they may also see higher prices.
Mar 3, 2026, 10:30 PM
Canadian travellers have not gotten over their beef with Trump, and snowbird destinations could feel the pinch
Katherine Li, Business Insider
Canadians are staying away from their usual snowbird destinations, with many opting for domestic trips, or looking towards Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Feb 19, 2026, 12:53 PM
Tourism was once an 'economic locomotive' in Cuba. Now, the train is coming off the tracks
CBC News
For decades, Cuba's tourism sector has enjoyed a reputation as an "economic locomotive" among authorities who saw it as the lifeblood of the Caribbean island country's economy. But the industry has been in decline since its 2018 peak, and the U.S. government …
Feb 15, 2026, 9:00 AM
WATCH: Vacation rental prices soar as 2026 World Cup nears
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Business Insider's James Rodriguez talks about what homeowners should do before putting their homes up for rent.
Feb 12, 2026, 4:06 PM
“Trump slump” threatens to doom World Cup bump
Frédéric Dimanche, Kelley A. McClinchey, Salon
This year was supposed to see a huge tourism spike but Trump policies are keeping people away.
Feb 8, 2026, 11:00 AM
Splinter: Trump Crushed U.S. Tourism
Jacob Weindling, Jezebel
American tourism may be permanently debilitated because Trump and the GOP made everyone else around the world realize that there are plenty of other places they’d rather visit than a country run by the biggest antisocial freaks on the planet.
Feb 6, 2026, 2:51 PM
Disney Expects Fewer International Theme Park Visitors Because, You Know
Germain Lussier, Gizmodo.com
Fewer people are coming to Disney Parks from Europe, Canada, and Mexico out of fear of current U.S. policies.
Feb 2, 2026, 8:30 PM
I'm the CEO of a tourist company in Greenland. Trump's interest in the island boosted business, but now some customers are postponing trips.
Jessica Orwig,Sarah Andersen, Business Insider
Casper Frank Møller, CEO of Raw Arctic, explains how his Greenland tourism firm handles global attention and uncertainty amid renewed US interest.
Jan 23, 2026, 10:42 AM
Las Vegas hotel offers rooms for $1 a night. But travelers are calling this deal ‘the biggest scam’
Emma Caplan-Fisher, Yahoo Entertainment
Don’t forget to add in the resort fee.
Dec 24, 2025, 10:00 PM
Disappointing photos show how crowded New York City's iconic attractions can be during the holidays
Gabbi Shaw, Business Insider
Manhattan's most popular tourist attractions during the holidays include Rockefeller Center, Macy's, and Bryant Park.
Dec 24, 2025, 4:00 PM
WATCH: Christmas and New Year's holiday travel period expected to be busiest on record
ABC News
This Christmas and New Year's holiday period is expected to be the busiest on record, with more than 122 million people expected to travel between Dec. 20 and Jan. 1, according to AAA.
Dec 18, 2025, 6:30 PM
'Boycotting the US': Economic blow from lack of Canadian tourists hits
Amanda Luberto, Arizona Republic, AZCentral
Canadian snowbirds usually pack Arizona this time of year. Due to Trump's insults, they're boycotting. Here's how it's affecting Arizona's economy.
Dec 17, 2025, 12:04 PM
Everything you need to know about visiting US national parks in 2026
Alison Fox, The Points Guy
In 2026, the National Park Service is changing its fee-free days, increasing entrance fees for international visitors, among other changes.
Dec 10, 2025, 9:00 PM
The impacts of an uncertain economic climate on travel
Clint Henderson and Chris Muscardin, The Points Guy
Falling travel demand, new trade conflicts and a falling U.S. dollar shook up travel in 2025, but economic uncertainty looms over 2026, too.
Dec 4, 2025, 11:30 AM
U.S. ski resorts are bracing for a steep drop in international travel due to politics
Kirk Siegler, NPR
Canadians usually head south for the skiing, shopping and nightlife in American ski towns. But due to cross-border politics, tourism to the U.S. is down, and some resorts are worried.
Dec 2, 2025, 3:01 AM
National Parks to raise fees by $100 for international tourists to popular U.S. parks
The Associated Press, NPR
The National Park Service says it is going to start charging international tourists an extra $100 to enter popular parks. They will be left out of fee-free days, reserved for American residents.
Nov 26, 2025, 6:45 AM
US will charge non-residents $100 to visit its most popular national parks
Erin Hale, Al Jazeera English
The spike in fees for non-US residents comes as the National Park Service budget faces potential cuts next year.
Nov 26, 2025, 6:40 AM