As tourism to the United States plummets due to perceived risk, some travelers are reconsidering whether it’s safe to visit destinations recently threatened by President Trump.

This year was supposed to be a big year for tourists to the United States. In 2026, the country is not only celebrating its symbolic 100th anniversary; route 66 highway and 250th anniversary of independenceis also co-sponsored. fifa world cup. In any other year, an event like this would bring big smiles to American hotel owners and airline executives. But the past 12 months have been anything but ordinary.

Since being re-appointed in January 2025, US President Donald Trump and his administration have imposed tariffs on longtime allies, repeatedly threatened to annex Canada, detained foreign tourists at the border, carried out mass deportations, and may soon roll out another program. Scrutinize social media profiles of foreign tourists before they are allowed entry.

As a result, more countries are issuing travel warnings for the United States, and many would-be visitors are seeking full travel advisories. boycott of travel to the countrysome even call it a “hostile nation.” According to the report, World Travel and Tourism Council According to (WTTC), the US is predicted to lose a staggering $12.5bn (£9.35bn) in international visitor spending in 2025. Of the 184 countries analyzed by WTTC and Oxford Economics, only the United States was predicted to see a drop in international visitor spending last year.

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“A trip to the United States, once a dream come true, now feels like a political stunt, an immigration hubris, and a financial burden for many,” writes Sarah Kopit on a tourism industry website. skift. The site too reported 46% of travelers surveyed last year said Trump made them less likely to visit the United States.