The number of businesses in the tourism sector in the United States was ****** thousand in 2021, down from the previous year's total of ****** thousand. In 2022, the number of businesses in this sector was forecast to reach ****** thousand.

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.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic resulted in significant disruptions in the tourism industry. Travel plans were put on hold as flights were cancelled or suspended and the hotel industry was forced to downsize their operations. As a result, the market size of the tourism sector in the United States fell to ****** billion U.S. dollars in 2020 compared to the previous year's total of nearly *** trillion U.S. dollars. The sector was forecast to reach ****** billion in 2022.

Tourism Revenues in the United States decreased to 20952 USD Million in June from 21204 USD Million in May of 2025. This dataset provides - United States Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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.

Employment statistics on the Tourism industry in the US

The number of employees in the tourism sector in the United States was approximately **** million in 2021, up from the previous year's total of **** million. In 2022, employment in this sector was forecast to increase to **** million. The number of businesses in this sector also increased in 2021.

As per the latest findings of Future Market Insights, the USA and Canada tourism revenue is expected to be US$ 172,331.2 Million by the end of 2023. In the long-term, the market is estimated to reach at a valuation of around US$ 253,839.3 Million in 2033.

Attribute	Details
Travel Gross Revenue (2023 E)	US$ 172,331.2 Million
Projected Market Size (2033 F)	US$ 253,839.3 Million
Value CAGR (2023 to 2033)	3.9%
USA and Canada Tourism Market Top Players Share in 2022	10% to 15%

Scope of Report

Attribute	Details
Forecast Period	2023 to 2033
Historical Data Available for	2018 to 2022
Market Analysis	USD Million for Value
Key Segments Covered	By Direct Suppliers By Indirect Suppliers By Number of Bookings Demographic Nationality Booking Channel Activity Type Tourism Type Tour Type Age
Report Coverage	Market Forecast, Competition Intelligence, DROT Analysis, Market Dynamics and Challenges, and Strategic Growth Initiatives, Spending,
Customization & Pricing	Available upon Request

Market Size statistics on the Tourism industry in the US

The Latin America Travel and Tourism Market Report is Segmented by Type (International Tourism and Domestic/Local Tourism), Purpose (Adventure Tourism, Business Travel, Conference or Seminar Travel, and Family and Friends Visit), and Country (Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Argentina, and Rest of Latin America). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecasts in Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

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;

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

In 2023, the travel and tourism industry in the United States contributed roughly 18.03 million jobs to the U.S. economy. This figure saw growth over the pre-pandemic levels of 2019 when the travel and tourism sector contributed around 17.4 million jobs to the North American country's economy.

According to data provided by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the number of domestic tourists and visitors in the United States reached approximately *********** 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 2023, the travel and tourism sector in the United States contributed approximately 2.36 trillion U.S. dollars to gross domestic product (GDP). This figure saw growth over the pre-pandemic levels of 2019 when the travel and tourism sector contributed 2.27 trillion U.S. dollars to the North American country's economy.

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

United States US: International Tourism: Receipts: for Travel Items data was reported at 205.938 USD bn in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 205.418 USD bn for 2015. United States US: International Tourism: Receipts: for Travel Items data is updated yearly, averaging 103.305 USD bn from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 205.938 USD bn in 2016 and a record low of 74.834 USD bn in 1995. United States US: International Tourism: Receipts: 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 receipts for travel items are expenditures by international inbound visitors in the reporting economy. 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 receipts should include any other prepayment made for goods or services received in the destination country. They also may include receipts from 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;

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;

Number of Businesses statistics on the Tourism industry in the US