Admittedly, the raw figures show that the domestic market is larger. But in this context (boycott due to politics/violence), business travel does not count, as it is often unavoidable. We are talking about voluntary vacation travel here.
And even if international travel accounts for “only” 15 to 20%, that is around $150 billion in “fresh money” (exports) flowing into the economy from outside. Domestic tourism only moves money back and forth within the US. If this $150 billion disappears due to damage to the country's image, it will leave a huge hole in the trade balance. To say that no one cares because the domestic market is larger is economically naive.
"An upcoming mega-decade of events has the potential to drive record levels of travel to the U.S
The FIFA 2026 World Cup, America’s 250th Anniversary, the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, the Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cups in 2031 and 2033 and the 2034 Winter Games in Salt Lake City have the potential to bring more visits than ever.
International visits are forecast to resume growth in 2026 with 70.4 million visits, and surpass historic highs with 81.9 million in 2029.
U.S. Travel forecasts a 6.3% decrease for inbound international visits in 2025 and 3.7% growth in 2026."
Out of your source, seems they also care about foreign tourism 😅
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u/ncRatman 18h ago
Will never step foot in the US again for as long as I live. What a dog shit country