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;

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;

According to data provided by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the number of domestic tourists and visitors in the United States reached approximately two billion in 2021. This figure saw growth over the previous year, in which the tourism industry was hit hard by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

 In 2024, approximately 1.6 million visitors from China arrived in the United States, representing a significant increase from the previous year. Before the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, around 2.83 million arrivals were recorded for the year 2019. Tourism in the United States In 2024, the United States had more than 72 million international visitors, where the majority of visitors to the United States came from the North American countries Canada and Mexico, with China being the fourth biggest source of Asian tourists, after India, Japan, and South Korea. However, in terms of travel spending in the United States, in 2023, Chinese tourists were estimated to have spent more than any other Asian country, explaining the increasingly important role played by Chinese tourists among other international tourists. Outbound tourism from China In the past decade, the number of outbound Chinese tourists has soared threefold, with the vast majority of trips being made for private purpose. The United States was one of the popular international travel destinations among Chinese a few years back, despite Thailand, Japan, and Vietnam still being very popular potentially due to the shorter distance to travel. Chinese tourists also became more willing to spend when they travel. The share of outbound tourism expenditure in China’s GDP exceeded two percent for several years before the coronavirus pandemic.

United States US: International Tourism: Expenditures data was reported at 160.818 USD bn in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 150.217 USD bn for 2015. United States US: International Tourism: Expenditures data is updated yearly, averaging 102.187 USD bn from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 160.818 USD bn in 2016 and a record low of 61.042 USD bn in 1995. United States US: International Tourism: Expenditures 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 expenditures are expenditures of international outbound visitors in other countries, including payments to foreign carriers for international transport. These expenditures may include those by residents traveling abroad as same-day visitors, except in cases where these are important enough to justify separate classification. For some countries they do not include expenditures 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;

United States US: International Tourism: Expenditures: for Travel Items data was reported at 123.620 USD bn in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 114.723 USD bn for 2015. United States US: International Tourism: Expenditures: for Travel Items data is updated yearly, averaging 80.706 USD bn from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 123.620 USD bn in 2016 and a record low of 46.379 USD bn in 1995. United States US: International Tourism: Expenditures: for Travel Items 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 expenditures are expenditures of international outbound visitors in other countries. The goods and services are purchased by, or on behalf of, the traveler or provided, without a quid pro quo, for the traveler to use or give away. These may include expenditures by residents traveling abroad as same-day visitors, except in cases where these are so important as to justify a separate classification. Excluded is the international carriage of travelers, which is covered in passenger travel 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;

Monthly U.S. citizen departures are collected and reported in Tourism Industries U.S. International Air Travel Statistics (I-92 data) Program.

Key information about United States Visitor Arrivals

• United States Visitor Arrivals recorded 6,456,562 person in Dec 2024, compared with 5,642,343 person in the previous month
• United States Visitor Arrivals data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1996 to Dec 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 8,418,370 person in Aug 2014 and a record low of 248,486 person in Apr 2020

National Travel and Tourism Office provides monthly Tourist Arrivals.

In 2023, over two-thirds of tourism spending in the United States was made by leisure travelers. Meanwhile, the remaining share of expenditure that year corresponded to business spending, at 30.2 percent.

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 61 and 54 percent of respondents, respectively. Although it is not a state, the federal district of Washington, D.C. proved a popular travel destination for respondents, 49 percent of whom claimed to have visited the U.S. capital. In contrast, only 13 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 15.7 million recreational visits in 2022, the Blue Ridge Parkway was the most visited National Park Service park in the United States. The park extends 469 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 3.29 million, down from the previous year’s total of 4.86 million.

How many domestic leisure trips do Americans take?

The number of domestic leisure trips in the U.S. amounted to 1.88 billion in 2022. As estimated, domestic leisure travels in the U.S. dropped to 1.4 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 two billion by 2026. The number of business trips, by comparison, is forecast to reach 480 million that same year.

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

Key information about United States Visitor Arrivals

• United States Visitor Arrivals grew 9.5 % in Dec 2024, compared with an increase of 7.3 % in the previous month
• United States Visitor Arrivals Growth rate data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1997 to Dec 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 550.9 % in May 2021 and a record low of -96.5 % in Apr 2020

CEIC calculates Tourist Arrivals Growth from monthly Tourist Arrivals. National Travel and Tourism Office provides Tourist Arrivals.

Further information about United States Visitor Arrivals

• In the latest reports, United States Visitor Arrivals recorded 6,456,562.0 person in the month of Dec 2024
• Tourism Revenue of United States reached 17.5 USD bn in May 2023, an increase of 0.5 % change from the previous month

The demand for outbound tourism in the United States is expected to be valued at US$ 108.81 billion in 2024 and reach US$ 412.26 billion by 2034. Outbound tourism is expected to progress at an impressive CAGR of 14.2% through 2034.

Industry Outlook

Attributes	Key Insights
USA Outbound Tourism Industry Size, 2024	US$ 108.81 billion
Industry Size, 2023	US$ 95.63 billion
Projected Industry Size, 2034	US$ 412.26 billion
Value-based CAGR (2024 to 2034)	14.2%

Category-wise Insights

Attributes	Details
Top Purpose	Leisure Travel
Industry Share (2024)	45.0%

Attributes	Details
Top Tourist Type	Family
Industry Share (2024)	44.3%

Scope of the Report

Attribute	Details
Forecast Period	2024 to 2034
Historical Data Available for	2019 to 2023
Industry Analysis	US$ billion for Value
Key Segments Covered	Purpose, Booking Channel, Tourism Type, Tourist Type, and Age Group
Key Companies Profiled	Butterfield & Robinson Expedia Inc. Priceline Group America Express Global Business Travel BCD Travel Carlson Wagonlit Travel HRG North America FC US America Express Travels Travel Leaders Group
Report Coverage	Growth Forecast, Competition Intelligence, DROT Analysis, Industry Dynamics and Challenges, Strategic Growth Initiatives
Customization & Pricing	Available upon Request

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.

United States Visitor Arrivals: Africa: Cape Verde data was reported at 166.000 Person in Jan 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 345.000 Person for Dec 2024. United States Visitor Arrivals: Africa: Cape Verde data is updated monthly, averaging 196.000 Person from Jan 2000 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 301 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,091.000 Person in Jul 2017 and a record low of 0.000 Person in Apr 2020. United States Visitor Arrivals: Africa: Cape Verde data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Travel and Tourism Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.Q001: Visitor Arrivals.

Germany Tourism Expenditure: ow America: United States data was reported at 3,841.572 EUR mn in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,484.080 EUR mn for 2023. Germany Tourism Expenditure: ow America: United States data is updated yearly, averaging 2,164.218 EUR mn from Dec 1971 (Median) to 2024, with 54 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,662.520 EUR mn in 2017 and a record low of 150.885 EUR mn in 1971. Germany Tourism Expenditure: ow America: United States data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Deutsche Bundesbank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.Q010: Tourism Expenditure.

The number of outbound tourists from the United States increased to 98.46 million in 2023. Travel restrictions relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic caused the number of outbound tourists from the U.S. to fall to 33.5 million in 2020.

United States Visitor Arrivals: OTTI: Total data was reported at 6,456,562.000 Person in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,642,343.000 Person for Nov 2024. United States Visitor Arrivals: OTTI: Total data is updated monthly, averaging 4,645,868.500 Person from Jan 1996 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 348 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,418,370.000 Person in Aug 2014 and a record low of 248,486.000 Person in Apr 2020. United States Visitor Arrivals: OTTI: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Travel and Tourism Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.Q001: Visitor Arrivals. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

United States Visitor Arrivals: South America: Paraguay data was reported at 1,913.000 Person in Feb 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,420.000 Person for Jan 2025. United States Visitor Arrivals: South America: Paraguay data is updated monthly, averaging 1,596.500 Person from Jan 2000 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 302 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,821.000 Person in Jun 2021 and a record low of 6.000 Person in Apr 2020. United States Visitor Arrivals: South America: Paraguay data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Travel and Tourism Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.Q001: Visitor Arrivals.

United States Visitor Arrivals: Africa: Kenya data was reported at 1,124.000 Person in Feb 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,373.000 Person for Jan 2025. United States Visitor Arrivals: Africa: Kenya data is updated monthly, averaging 1,495.500 Person from Jan 2000 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 302 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,814.000 Person in Aug 2019 and a record low of 8.000 Person in Apr 2020. United States Visitor Arrivals: Africa: Kenya data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Travel and Tourism Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.Q001: Visitor Arrivals.