Trump meets with travel industry CEOs on push to boost foreign tourism
International arrivals to the U.S. have declined, with travel officials citing a number of factors that include lengthy visa interview wait times and higher airline ticket prices.
President Donald Trump convened with top executives from major travel companies on Wednesday to discuss strategies aimed at reversing the downward trend in international visitors to the United States. The tourism sector experienced a significant rebound following the FIFA World Cup this summer, which saw a surge in travel spending and attendance.
According to the White House, U.S. tourism benefited from the international influx brought about by the global soccer event, which reached its peak attendance ever. June witnessed a remarkable 6.2% increase in travel spending compared to the previous year, amounting to $122.1 billion, marking the strongest monthly performance in the past year.
Trump attributed this growth to the success of the FIFA World Cup, noting that American airports were filled with people, highlighting the positive economic impact of the tournament on host cities.
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