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International Travel to the United States

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Economic Impact

International travel is America's largest services export industry. Travelers from abroad inject new money into the U.S. economy by purchasing U.S. goods and services. All of those purchases are considered U.S. exports that ultimately favor America's trade balance.

ARRIVALS TO THE U.S.

Despite a 40% increase in global arrivals over the past decade, in 2010 the U.S. welcomed only 1% more overseas travelers than it did in 2000. More >

SPENDING IN THE U.S.

Overseas arrivals represent 44% of total U.S. international arrivals, yet account for 78% of total international travelers spending in the United States. More >

KEY MARKETS

Five international markets (Canada, Mexico, the U.K., Japan and Germany) account for about 75% of all travelers to the U.S. By 2015, growth from China, Brazil an India is expected to push those emerging travel markets into the top 10 overseas markets to the U.S. More >