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Tourism trends in the Americas

Overview

Tourism trends in the Americas have shown divergent patterns. While the Dominican Republic reported record growth, reaching 8.55 million visitors in the first eight months of the year—a 6.9% increase over 2025—other regions faced fluctuations.

In the United States, international tourism saw a notable decline, with August arrivals falling 11.8% compared to the previous year. This followed a 7% drop in July, signaling a worsening trend for the U.S. travel sector. Significant decreases were observed in arrivals from Africa (25.5%), Central America (20.6%), and Western Europe (14.8%). Experts have attributed these declines to rising airfares, inflation, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, currency appreciation, and local security concerns.

Costa Rica’s tourism sector has experienced shifting momentum. Following a period of decline, including a 13.7% drop in visitors from the United States in August, the country reported a 4.8% increase in international arrivals during the first nine months of 2026, totaling 2,310,320 visitors. North American markets remain the primary drivers, accounting for approximately 66% of all arrivals. The United States remains the largest source market, contributing 1,288,001 tourists, while Canada saw a significant 24.6% increase compared to the previous year.

Entities

Costa Rica · United States · Costa Rican Tourism Institute · Dominican Republic · David Collado

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Costa Rica tourism rises as US and Canada lead arrivals

    Costa Rica saw a 4.8% rise in tourism during the first nine months of 2026, with the US and Canada accounting for 66% of all arrivals.

  2. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    International tourism arrivals decline in the U.S. and Costa Rica

    International tourism is facing a downturn, with U.S. arrivals dropping 11.8% in August and Costa Rican visitor numbers from the U.S. falling 13.7% due to inflation and rising travel costs.

  3. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Tourism trends show growth in Dominican Republic and seasonal decline in Costa Rica

    The Dominican Republic recorded a record 8.55 million visitors through August, while Costa Rica saw a 5% seasonal dip in August despite overall yearly growth.

Sources

centroamerica360.com · cvinoticias.com · deultimominuto.net · diarioextra.com · elaconquija.com · elmundo.cr · farandula.co · lan103fm.com · mengoenlasnoticias.com.do · nicaraguainvestiga.com · peopleofcostarica.com · prensa-latina.cu · rocketnews.com

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