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Global and North American tourism trends

Overview

Global tourism trends in 2025 show significant regional disparities. Europe led international visitor spending at US$ 835 billion, while the Middle East and Caribbean demonstrated strong growth compared to 2019 levels. In contrast, North America was the only region to record a decline in spending, with the United States seeing a 5% to 6% drop in both arrivals and spending attributed to visa delays, travel restrictions, and stricter immigration rules.

Specific data regarding North American cross-border travel highlights a sharp decline in Canadian-resident visits to the United States, which fell by approximately 23.5% in 2025. This decrease was most notable in holiday, leisure, and recreation trips.

By July 2026, there were signs of a partial rebound, with Canadian arrivals to the U.S. rising 7.6% compared to July 2025. Simultaneously, certain Canadian locations like Vancouver have seen growth driven by American travelers, aided by favorable exchange rates and flight connectivity.

Entities

Statistics Canada · Europe · Vancouver · International Trade Administration · North America

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    North American tourism trends show shifting cross-border travel patterns

    Canadian travel to the U.S. saw a sharp 23.5% decline in 2025, though 2026 data shows signs of a rebound. Meanwhile, American tourism is driving significant growth in Vancouver, Canada.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Global tourism spending led by Europe as North America declines

    Europe leads global tourism spending at US$ 835 billion, while North America sees a decline driven by lower US visitor numbers despite growth in Mexico and Canada.

Sources

bajatimes.com · chriscruises.com · leianoticias.com.br · spacemoney.com.br