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U.S. Inbound Travel Spending to Drop $11B in 2026
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U.S. Inbound Travel Spending to Drop $11B in 2026

The U.S. Travel Association forecasts a 6.3 percent drop in inflation-adjusted international visitor spending in 2026, with inbound arrivals not expected to reach 2019 levels until 2030. Despite record domestic trip volume, total real travel spending will slide as travel price inflation outpaces the broader economy.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Inflation-adjusted international visitor spending is projected to decline 6.3% to $163 billion in 2026.
  2. 2Inbound U.S. travel arrivals are not forecast to return to pre-pandemic 2019 levels until 2030.
  3. 3Travel price inflation is projected to hit 7.2% in 2026, more than double the national inflation rate.

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