Is the US now a hostile environment for tourists?


Fewer visitors: In 2024, US inbound travel was still around 9% below pre-pandemic levels. — Reuters

ARE foreign tourists still welcome in President Donald Trump’s America? I’m starting to wonder after several cases of international visitors being detained for long periods in questionable circumstances. If this rough treatment continues, it won’t just be travellers who suffer.

While the United States has a duty to protect its borders and enforce the law, overseas tourists may become even more inclined to head elsewhere, threatening billions of dollars in domestic spending.

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