Hey friends! 👋 Have you heard that fewer people are visiting the United States lately? Let’s dive in and see what’s happening! 🕵️♀️
The Big Drop
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the number of international visitors (that’s people from other countries) went down by 2% in February and a whopping 12% in March! 😮 That’s a lot of people who decided not to come.
Our Neighbors Up North and Down South
Canada is usually the biggest group of visitors, making up about a quarter of all tourists. But even they are traveling less. Mexico, which is the second-largest group, saw a 23% drop in people flying to the U.S. in March! 🛬
What Does This Mean?
A new report says that the U.S. might lose up to $64 billion in tourism by 2025. That’s like losing a giant treasure chest of money! 💰 This could affect hotels, restaurants, and lots of people who work in tourism.
Why Should We Care?
Tourism helps our economy and lets us make new friends from all over the world. 🌎 With fewer visitors, there might be fewer jobs and less fun cultural exchanges.
How Can We Help?
We can think of ways to make visitors feel welcome! Maybe by sharing cool places to visit or learning about other cultures. Let’s show everyone how awesome the U.S. is! 🇺🇸
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
