Monday, March 10, 2025 US tourism is set for a massive surge in 2025 with 77.1 million international visitors expected as America’s attractions, events, and destinations thrive. The United States is poised for a major rebound in international tourism, with an estimated 77.
1 million foreign travelers projected to visit the country in 2025 , marking a 6.5% year-over-year increase from 2024. The latest figures, released by the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) on March 10 , suggest that the country’s tourism sector is gaining strong momentum after years of sluggish post-pandemic recovery.
A Promising Forecast: U.S. Tourism on the Rise The NTTO’s latest projections highlight a steady rise in visitor arrivals through 2029 , demonstrating optimism for the sector’s long-term growth.
In 2024, international travel to the U.S. stood at 72.
4 million visitors , reflecting a robust 9.1% increase from the previous year. However, while 2025 will continue this upward trajectory, it is still expected to fall short of pre-pandemic levels , which peaked at 79.
4 million in 2019 . By 2026, visitor numbers are forecast to hit 85 million , and by 2027, the U.S.
is expected to welcome a record-breaking 90.1 million international travelers —aligning with the five-year growth targets set under the 2022 National Travel and Tourism Strategy . Should these projections hold, the United States will be on track to reclaim its position as a top global travel destination.
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