When surveyed in 2022, it was found that Florida and New York were the two most visited states by adults in the United States, having been visited by ** and ** percent of respondents, respectively. Although it is not a state, the federal district of Washington, D.C. proved a popular travel destination for respondents, ** percent of whom claimed to have visited the U.S. capital. In contrast, only ** percent of respondents said they had visited Alaska, making it the least-visited state. What is the most visited national park in the U.S.? With approximately **** million recreational visits in 2022, the Blue Ridge Parkway was the most visited National Park Service park in the United States. The park extends *** miles through Virginia and North Carolina, connecting the Shenandoah National Park to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Meanwhile, the number of recreational visitors to Yellowstone National Park in 2022 was **** million, down from the previous year’s total of **** million. How many domestic leisure trips do Americans take? The number of domestic leisure trips in the U.S. amounted to **** billion in 2022. As estimated, domestic leisure travels in the U.S. dropped to *** billion in 2020. This was due to travel restrictions related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It is forecast that the number of leisure trips will recover gradually during the following years, reaching * billion by 2026. The number of business trips, by comparison, is forecast to reach *** million that same year.

In 2023, the most visited state in the United States by international tourists was New York, attracting just over ************ visitors. Florida and California followed in the ranking, with almost ************* and slightly under *********** international visitors, respectively.

Tourist Arrivals in the United States increased to 5957985 in April from 5410331 in March of 2025. This dataset provides - United States Tourist Arrivals- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

United States US: International Tourism: Number of Departures data was reported at 73,453,000.000 Person in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 68,176,000.000 Person for 2014. United States US: International Tourism: Number of Departures data is updated yearly, averaging 61,061,000.000 Person from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2015, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 73,453,000.000 Person in 2015 and a record low of 51,285,000.000 Person in 1995. United States US: International Tourism: Number of Departures data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Tourism Statistics. International outbound tourists are the number of departures that people make from their country of usual residence to any other country for any purpose other than a remunerated activity in the country visited. The data on outbound tourists refer to the number of departures, not to the number of people traveling. Thus a person who makes several trips from a country during a given period is counted each time as a new departure.; ; World Tourism Organization, Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files.; Gap-filled total;

The statistic depicts the number of overseas visitors to selected U.S. states and territories from 2009 to 2016. In 2016, the state of New York was the most frequently selected travel destination for overseas visitors with approximately 10.01 million visitations over the course of the year.

Tourism Revenues in the United States increased to 21584 USD Million in April from 20071 USD Million in March of 2025. This dataset provides - United States Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

United States US: International Tourism: Receipts data was reported at 244.708 USD bn in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 247.394 USD bn for 2015. United States US: International Tourism: Receipts data is updated yearly, averaging 124.427 USD bn from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 247.394 USD bn in 2015 and a record low of 93.743 USD bn in 1995. United States US: International Tourism: Receipts data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Tourism Statistics. International tourism receipts are expenditures by international inbound visitors, including payments to national carriers for international transport. These receipts include any other prepayment made for goods or services received in the destination country. They also may include receipts from same-day visitors, except when these are important enough to justify separate classification. For some countries they do not include receipts for passenger transport items. Data are in current U.S. dollars.; ; World Tourism Organization, Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files.; Gap-filled total;

Key information about United States Tourism Revenue Growth

• United States Tourism Revenue grew 9.7 % YoY in Dec 2024, compared with an increase of 9.2 % YoY in the previous month
• United States Tourism Revenue Growth rate data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2000 to Dec 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 163.0 % in Apr 2022 and a record low of -80.8 % in Sep 2020

CEIC calculates Tourism Revenue Growth from monthly Tourism Revenue. National Travel and Tourism Office provides Tourism Revenue in USD.

This table contains 45 series, with data for years 2014 - 2014 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 item: Canada) State of origin (15 items: New York; Washington; Michigan; California; ...) Traveller characteristics (3 items: Trips; Nights; Spending in Canada).

Key information about United States Tourism Revenue

• United States's Tourism Revenue reached 18 USD bn in May 2023, compared with 17 USD bn in the previous month
• United States's Tourism Revenue data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1999 to May 2023
• The data reached an all-time high of 20,819 USD mn in Mar 2018 and a record low of 3,835 USD mn in Sep 2020

National Travel and Tourism Office provides monthly Tourism Revenue in USD.

During a 2022 survey, adults in the United States were asked how many states they had visited. In response, **** percent of survey participants answered that they had visited between *** and **** states, with the source also including the respondents' home states as a state visited. In contrast, *** percent of respondents claimed to have visited all ** U.S. states, with some also having been to Washington D.C.

Market Size statistics on the Tourism industry in the US

In 2023, Florida was the U.S. state that benefitted most from the economic impact generated by sports tourism. Texas and California rounded out the top three in the ranking. The sports tourism market worldwide was estimated to be worth just under *********** U.S. dollars in 2023.

Demand for sports tourism in the United States is expected to grow at a rapid 13.9% CAGR between 2023 and 2033. The amount of sports tourism in the United States is estimated to be USD 50.42 billion in 2023, with a projected increase to USD 185.317 billion by 2033.

The United States Sports Tourism Market (From 2018 to 2022)

Market HCAGR (From 2018 to 2022)	12.7%
Market Size - 2018	USD 27.115 billion
Market Size - 2022	USD 43.737 billion

The United States Sports Tourism Market (From 2023 to 2033)

Market CAGR (From 2023 to 2033)	13.9%
Market Size - 2023	USD 50.42 billion
Market Size - 2033	USD 185.317 billion

United States US: International Tourism: Number of Arrivals data was reported at 75,608,000.000 Person in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 77,465,000.000 Person for 2015. United States US: International Tourism: Number of Arrivals data is updated yearly, averaging 51,107,500.000 Person from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 77,465,000.000 Person in 2015 and a record low of 41,218,000.000 Person in 2003. United States US: International Tourism: Number of Arrivals data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Tourism Statistics. International inbound tourists (overnight visitors) are the number of tourists who travel to a country other than that in which they have their usual residence, but outside their usual environment, for a period not exceeding 12 months and whose main purpose in visiting is other than an activity remunerated from within the country visited. When data on number of tourists are not available, the number of visitors, which includes tourists, same-day visitors, cruise passengers, and crew members, is shown instead. Sources and collection methods for arrivals differ across countries. In some cases data are from border statistics (police, immigration, and the like) and supplemented by border surveys. In other cases data are from tourism accommodation establishments. For some countries number of arrivals is limited to arrivals by air and for others to arrivals staying in hotels. Some countries include arrivals of nationals residing abroad while others do not. Caution should thus be used in comparing arrivals across countries. The data on inbound tourists refer to the number of arrivals, not to the number of people traveling. Thus a person who makes several trips to a country during a given period is counted each time as a new arrival.; ; World Tourism Organization, Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files.; Gap-filled total;

The United States sustainable tourism sector is likely to see steady growth throughout the forecast period 2025-2035. Keeping this fact in mind, the market is anticipated to be worth almost USD 761.3 Million by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3% over the forecast period as travellers become more aware of their environmental impact, destinations all over the USA are making efforts to minimize carbon footprints, sustain local economies, and adopt sustainable tourism action plans.

Metric	Value
Market Size in 2025	USD 311.7 Million
Projected Market Size in 2035	USD 761.3 Million
CAGR (2025-2035)	9.3%

Region-wise Outlook

Region	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
Northeast USA	9.6%

Region	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
Midwest USA	9.2%

Region	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
Southeast USA	9.5%

Region	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
Southwest USA	9.7%

Competitive Outlook

Company/Organization Name	Estimated Market Share (%)
USA National Park Service (NPS) – Eco-Tourism & Conservation	20-25%
The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) –USA Sustainable Travel Network	12-16%
Xanterra Travel Collection (Eco-Hospitality in National Parks)	10-14%
Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) – Sustainable Outdoor Travel	8-12%
Biosphere Responsible Tourism (Sustainable Tourism Certification in USA)	5-9%
Other Eco-Tourism Operators & Sustainable Hospitality Brands (combined)	30-40%

This table contains 45 series, with data for years 2014 - 2014 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 item: Canada) State visited (15 items: Florida; New York; Washington; California; ...) Travel characteristics (3 items: Visits; Nights; Spending in country).

Comprehensive dataset of 42 State Department of Tourisms in United States as of June, 2025. Includes verified contact information (email, phone), geocoded addresses, customer ratings, reviews, business categories, and operational details. Perfect for market research, lead generation, competitive analysis, and business intelligence. Download a complimentary sample to evaluate data quality and completeness.

The statistic shows the advertising and promotion budget for tourism in selected U.S. states in the fiscal year ended in 2014. Florida had an advertising and promotion budget of around 69 million U.S. dollars in the 2014 fiscal year.

Geospatial data about US Ocean Economy - GDP per State - Tourism and Recreation. Export to CAD, GIS, PDF, CSV and access via API.