In 2023, Mexico was the leading outbound travel market in the United States based on the share of tourist departures, at 28 percent, showing a slight decline over 2019. Canada and the United Kingdom followed in second and third place, representing 10 and four percent of outbound tourist departures, respectively.

The USA: International tourism revenue, percent of GDP: The latest value from 2020 is 0.39 percent, a decline from 1.11 percent in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 3.33 percent, based on data from 125 countries. Historically, the average for the USA from 1995 to 2020 is 1.07 percent. The minimum value, 0.39 percent, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of 1.27 percent was recorded in 1996.

Tourist Arrivals in the United States decreased to 5634382 in May from 5957985 in April of 2025. This dataset provides - United States Tourist Arrivals- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Inbound tourism spending on experiences in the United States recovered in 2023, following a sharp drop with the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. While the expenditure of international travelers on experiences was roughly ** percent higher in ********** than in 2019, inbound spending on things reported a ** percent decline over the same period.

In 2020, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Central and South America had suffered a contraction of more than 110 billion U.S. dollars due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism. Meanwhile, the global travel restrictions imposed due to the health crisis caused a GDP decline of roughly 33 billion U.S. dollars in the Caribbean. In consequence, tourism employment was also severely affected in those regions that year.

Tourism contribution to GDP in Latin America and the Caribbean

The gross domestic product (GDP) measures the value of all goods and services produced in a country or a region within a certain period. Excluding Mexico, the total contribution of the tourism sector to Latin America and the Caribbean’s GDP saw a moderate but overall positive trend during the past decade, surpassing 350 billion U.S. dollars in 2019. In Mexico alone, nearly two trillion Mexican pesos (more than 100 billion U.S. dollars at exchange rates of December 31, 2019) were added that year to the country’s GDP by tourism-related activities.

COVID-19 impact on travel and tourism in Mexico

Mexico is not only the leading country for tourism in Latin America but also one of the key players in the travel sector worldwide. For most of 2020, the Mexican government opted out of travel restrictions and lockdowns. This measure, however, did not rescue the country's tourism sector from the harsh impact of COVID-19. As of October of that year, Mexico was among the travel destinations most affected by the pandemic, with tourism revenue losses amounting to nearly 14 billion U.S. dollars.

Over the past five years to 2023, the Tourism industry has faced volatile demand amid uneven economic conditions. The major sources of industry revenue include traveler accommodations, transportation, food and beverage services and recreation, entertainment and shopping. These areas are all highly influenced by consumer spending trends. Over most of the past five years, travel spending has increased in line with the overall healthy economy and rising per capita disposable income levels, benefiting tourism providers. However, the spread of COVID-19 in 2020, along with the associated economic downturn, resulted in an unprecedented 50.7% revenue decline in 2020. Overall, revenue has declined at a CAGR of 1.6% to $1.2 trillion over the past five years. This contraction includes an anticipated increase of 4.3% in 2023.The industry was devastated by the spread of the coronavirus in 2020, with both industry revenue and profit declining at unprecedented levels. Industry offerings are substantial and significantly varied, ranging from accommodation services to travel to amusement parks and campsites. However, almost all major industry offerings require some form of in-person interaction. Such activities and services suffered from the greatest setbacks amid pandemic travel restrictions. Many of these participating industries face high fixed costs. Significant revenue shocks have led the average industry profit margin, measured as earnings before interest and taxes, to decline over the past five years, reaching 9.6% of revenue in 2023, down from 14.0% in 2018.Over the next five years to 2028, the industry is anticipated to continue to recover from setbacks incurred amid the coronavirus pandemic. Over the next five years, as consumers across the globe return to work, disposable income levels are forecast to rise, enabling increased spending on tourism. Resulting from better financial security, consumer confidence is anticipated to gradually return, and tourism activity is forecast to rise. Traveling in the United States will become relatively more affordable for international visitors. Revenue is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.6% to $1.4 trillion over the next five years.

In 2024, the number of outbound tourists from the United States surpassed ***** million. This represented an increase over the previous year's figure of **** million.

Poland tourist spending for 2020 was 8.38 billion US dollars, a 46.67% decline from 2019.

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<li>Poland tourist spending for 2019 was <strong>15.71 billion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>0.92% increase</strong> from 2018.</li>
<li>Poland tourist spending for 2018 was <strong>15.57 billion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>11.81% increase</strong> from 2017.</li>
<li>Poland tourist spending for 2017 was <strong>13.93 billion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>16.8% increase</strong> from 2016.</li>
</ul>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.

In 2024, the share of travel and tourism's total contribution to global gross domestic product (GDP) showed a decline of *** percentage points compared to 2019. Overall, the travel and tourism market represented ** percent of the global GDP in 2024. That year, the total contribution of travel and tourism to the global GDP amounted to almost ** trillion U.S. dollars. What is the contribution of travel and tourism to employment? In 2024, the total number of travel and tourism jobs worldwide exceeded pre-pandemic levels, with global travel and tourism employment surpassing *** million. This figure, which refers to jobs generated directly and indirectly by the travel and tourism sector, was forecast to grow further in 2025. How many people travel every year? After sinking in 2020 to the lowest point recorded since 1989, the number of international tourist arrivals worldwide caught up with pre-pandemic levels in 2024, reaching almost *** billion. Both before and after the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Europe was the global region with the highest number of international tourist arrivals.

Moldova tourist spending for 2020 was 354.00 million US dollars, a 32.83% decline from 2019.

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<li>Moldova tourist spending for 2019 was <strong>527.00 million US dollars</strong>, a <strong>5.4% increase</strong> from 2018.</li>
<li>Moldova tourist spending for 2018 was <strong>500.00 million US dollars</strong>, a <strong>13.12% increase</strong> from 2017.</li>
<li>Moldova tourist spending for 2017 was <strong>442.00 million US dollars</strong>, a <strong>28.49% increase</strong> from 2016.</li>
</ul>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.

Tourism receipts of World increased by 1.81% from 1,829,956,003,842 US dollars in 2018 to 1,863,068,555,521 US dollars in 2019. Since the 2.98% fall in 2015, tourism receipts shot up by 22.83% in 2019. 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.

Tourism Revenues in Mexico decreased to 2618769.51 USD Thousand in May from 3042199.26 USD Thousand in April of 2025. This dataset provides - Mexico Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bangladesh tourist spending for 2020 was 217.90 million US dollars, a 44.27% decline from 2019.

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<li>Bangladesh tourist spending for 2019 was <strong>391.00 million US dollars</strong>, a <strong>9.52% increase</strong> from 2018.</li>
<li>Bangladesh tourist spending for 2018 was <strong>357.00 million US dollars</strong>, a <strong>2.59% increase</strong> from 2017.</li>
<li>Bangladesh tourist spending for 2017 was <strong>348.00 million US dollars</strong>, a <strong>62.39% increase</strong> from 2016.</li>
</ul>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.

Tourism receipts of Iceland increased by 3.89% from 848,000,000 US dollars in 2007 to 881,000,000 US dollars in 2008. Since the 0.78% fall in 2001, tourism receipts shot up by 130.03% in 2008. 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.

Qatar tourist spending for 2020 was 14.32 billion US dollars, a 8.49% decline from 2019.

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<li>Qatar tourist spending for 2019 was <strong>15.65 billion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>2.68% increase</strong> from 2018.</li>
<li>Qatar tourist spending for 2018 was <strong>15.24 billion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>3.29% decline</strong> from 2017.</li>
<li>Qatar tourist spending for 2017 was <strong>15.76 billion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>25.13% increase</strong> from 2016.</li>
</ul>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.

Thailand tourist spending for 2020 was 15.36 billion US dollars, a 76.14% decline from 2019.

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<li>Thailand tourist spending for 2019 was <strong>64.37 billion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>4.87% increase</strong> from 2018.</li>
<li>Thailand tourist spending for 2018 was <strong>61.38 billion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>7.58% increase</strong> from 2017.</li>
<li>Thailand tourist spending for 2017 was <strong>57.06 billion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>17.74% increase</strong> from 2016.</li>
</ul>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.

Tourism receipts of New Zealand increased by 3.46% from 10,594,000,000 US dollars in 2017 to 10,961,000,000 US dollars in 2018. Since the 2.10% fall in 2012, tourism receipts shot up by 53.47% in 2018. 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.

Tourism receipts of Dominican Republic jumped by 5.25% from 7,184,000,000 US dollars in 2017 to 7,561,000,000 US dollars in 2018. Since the 2.81% fall in 2009, tourism receipts shot up by 86.74% in 2018. 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.

Tourism receipts of Malta rocketed by 22.67% from 966,000,000 US dollars in 2006 to 1,185,000,000 US dollars in 2007. Since the 2.63% fall in 2005, tourism receipts shot up by 28.25% in 2007. 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.

France tourist spending for 2020 was 35.96 billion US dollars, a 49.19% decline from 2019.

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<li>France tourist spending for 2019 was <strong>70.78 billion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>2.4% decline</strong> from 2018.</li>
<li>France tourist spending for 2018 was <strong>72.52 billion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>7.09% increase</strong> from 2017.</li>
<li>France tourist spending for 2017 was <strong>67.72 billion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>6.55% increase</strong> from 2016.</li>
</ul>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.