# Global and North American tourism trends > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-and-north-american-tourism-trends > Updated: 2026-10-10T18:55:31.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. 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. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-10: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-american-tourism-trends-show-shifting-cross-border-travel-patterns ### 2026-09-13: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/global-tourism-spending-led-by-europe-as-north-america-declines --- Cite as: Global and North American tourism trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-and-north-american-tourism-trends