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America’s Biggest Tourism Moment in a Generation: World Cup 2026 to Bring 1.24 Million International Visitors

Published June 3, 2026 by Staff Writer

America’s Biggest Tourism Moment in a Generation: World Cup 2026 to Bring 1.24 Million International VisitorsWhen the 2026 FIFA World Cup opens at Mexico City's iconic Estadio Azteca on 11 June 2026, it will mark the beginning of a 39-day tournament spanning three nations.

Tourism Economics projects 1.24 million international arrivals for the 2026 FIFA World Cup across 11 American cities—but realising the full potential of…

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$169.8 Billion and 906,000 Jobs: What America’s First State-by-State Tourism Report in Nearly Three Decades Reveals About the True Power of International Visitors

Published May 3, 2026 by Staff Writer

$169.8 Billion and 906,000 Jobs: What America’s First State-by-State Tourism Report in Nearly Three Decades Reveals About the True Power of International Visitors

For the first time since 1997, the U.S. government has mapped exactly where overseas visitors spend their money — and which states…

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Why China is Poised to Become the World’s Largest Tourism Economy by 2031 (And What This Means for Travellers Choosing Between East and West)

Published April 16, 2026 by Staff Writer

Why China is Poised to Become the World’s Largest Tourism Economy by 2031 (And What This Means for Travellers Choosing Between East and West)US visa application processes require social media account disclosures, extensive background checks, interview appointments experiencing months-long wait times in major source markets, and fees that combined with travel costs make US trips expensive before visitors arrive.

As US tourism declines amid visa barriers, China grows 9.9%—powered by $968B domestic spending and visa-free policies—on track to overtake America by…

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US Pauses Visa Processing for 75 Countries: Implications for International Travel and Tourism

Published January 14, 2026 by Staff Writer

US Pauses Visa Processing for 75 Countries: Implications for International Travel and TourismThis list encompasses major U.S. tourism and migration sources, such as Brazil (a top contributor to leisure travel in Florida and New York), Nigeria (significant family and business ties), and Thailand (popular for tourism and education exchanges).

WASHINGTON (TRI) — The U.S. State Department has announced an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, effective…

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U.S. Takes Charge: How Trump’s Western Hemisphere Vision Could Reshape Tourism in the Americas

Published January 6, 2026 by Staff Writer

U.S. Takes Charge: How Trump’s Western Hemisphere Vision Could Reshape Tourism in the AmericasThe Western Hemisphere refers to the half of Earth west of the Prime Meridian, primarily including the Americas and extending into the Arctic.

WASHINGTON (TRI) — As the dust settles from the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026,…

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