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 609.48 billion U.S. dollars in 2020 compared to the previous year's total of nearly 1.2 trillion U.S. dollars. The sector was forecast to reach 957.42 billion in 2022.

The number of businesses in the tourism sector in the United States was 401.09 thousand in 2021, down from the previous year's total of 361.53 thousand. In 2022, the number of businesses in this sector was forecast to reach 435.15 thousand.

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

Tourism Revenues in the United States increased to 22334 USD Million in January from 22255 USD Million in December of 2024. This dataset provides - United States Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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.

The number of employees in the tourism sector in the United States was approximately 4.52 million in 2021, up from the previous year's total of 3.88 million. In 2022, employment in this sector was forecast to increase to 5.11 million. The number of businesses in this sector also increased in 2021.

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 USA Space Tourism Industry is projected to experience significant growth, with the industry set to increase from an estimated USD 757.9 million in 2025 to USD 3.5 billion by 2035, reflecting a CAGR of 16.7% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2035.

Attribute	Value
Estimated USA Industry Size (2025E)	USD 757.9 million
Projected USA Value (2035F)	USD 3.5 billion
Value-based CAGR (2025 to 2035)	16.7%

The USA Medical Tourism Industry is expected to experience significant growth, with projections showing an increase from an estimated USD 75.2 billion in 2025 to USD 195.5 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 10% during the forecast period. This growth is a result of the increasing affordability and availability of quality healthcare, advances in technology, a wider range of treatments, and the growing number of foreign patients traveling to the USA for medical treatment.

Attribute	Value
Estimated USA Industry Size (2025E)	USD 75.2 billion
Projected USA Value (2035F)	USD 195.5 billion
Value-based CAGR (2025 to 2035)	10%

The USA education travel market has tremendous growth potential, with the estimates placing the growth from a calculated USD 147.2 billion in 2025 to USD 382.8 billion in 2035, demonstrating a CAGR of 10% over the forecast period. The sector's growth is due to the increasing worldwide demand for professional and academic development programs, growing interest in USA cultural and language immersion opportunities, and the world-famous educational institutions in the country attracting international and local students.

Attribute	Value
Estimated USA Industry Size (2025E)	USD 147.2 million
Projected USA Value (2035F)	USD 382.8 million
Value-based CAGR (2025 to 2035)	10%

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%

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

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.

The USA safari tourism industry is anticipated to experience substantial growth. The market size is expected to rise from USD 4.1 billion in 2025 to USD 7 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period.

Attribute	Value
Estimated US Industry Size (2025E)	USD 4.1 billion
Projected US Value (2035F)	USD 7 billion
Value-based CAGR (2025 to 2035)	5.4%

The US Surfing Tourism Industry is expected to experience consistent growth. It is projected to rise from an estimated USD 17.8 billion in 2025 to USD 35.7 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2035.

As per newly released data by Future Market Insights (FMI), the global tourism industry and big data analytics market is estimated at US$ 225.4 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$ 486.6 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 8% from 2023 to 2033.

Attribute	Details
Historical Value (2022)	US$ 220 billion
Current Year Value (2023)	US$ 225.4 billion
Expected Forecast Value (2033)	US$ 486.6 billion
Projected CAGR (2023 to 2033)	8%

2018 to 2022 Global Tourism Industry Big Data Analytics Demand Outlook Compared to 2023 to 2033 Forecast

Historical CAGR (2018 to 2022)	6.5%
Forecasted CAGR (2023 to 2033)	8%

Regional Analysis

Regions	2022 Value Share in Global Market
North America	23%
Europe	19.7%

Country-wise Insights

Countries	Value CAGR (2023 to 2033)
United Kingdom	4.7%
China	6%
India	5.1%

Countries	2022 Value Share in Global Market
United States	4%
Germany	5%
Japan	4.8%

Category-wise Insights

Segment	2022 Value Share in Global Market
Descriptive Analytics Product Type	34%
Revenue Management Purpose	19%

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

The USA faith-based tourism market size is estimated to be valued at US$ 1,001 Million in 2022 and exhibit growth at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2022 to 2032.

Attributes	Key Statistics
USA Faith-Based Tourism Market Estimated Size (2022)	US$ 1,001 Million
Value-based CAGR (2022 to 2032)	9.2%
Collective Value Share: Top Players (2021)	7%-11%

Scope of the Report

Attribute	Details
Projected Market Valuation (2022)	US$ 1,001 Million
Value-based CAGR (2022 to 2032)	9.2%
Forecast Period	2022 to 2032
Historical Data Available for	2017 to 2021
Market Analysis	Value (US$ Million)
Key Region Covered	North America
Key Country Covered	United States of America
Key Segments Covered	Tourism Type, Booking Channel, Tourist Type, Tour Type, Age Group, Consumer Orientation, and Region
Key Companies Profiled	Expedia Group Booking Holdings American Express Global Business Travel BCD Travel CWT Flight Centre Travel Leaders Group American Express Direct Travel Corporate Travel Management North America Fareportal American Automobile Association Travel and Transport Frosch Omega World Travel
Report Coverage	Market Forecast, Company Share Analysis, Competition Intelligence, Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities and Threats Analysis, Market Dynamics and Challenges, and Strategic Growth Initiatives

The water adventure tourism market is projected to be worth US$ 2,160.8 billion in 2024. The market is likely to reach US$ 1.06 trillion by 2034. The Industry is expected to surge at a CAGR of 17.30% from 2024 to 2034.

Attributes	Key Insights
Water Adventure Tourism Industry Estimated Size in 2024	US$ 216.07 billion
Projected Industry Value in 2034	US$ 1.06 trillion
Value-based CAGR from 2024 to 2034	17.30%

2019 to 2023 Historical Analysis vs. 2024 to 2034 Industry Forecast Projections

Historical Value in 2019	US$ 99.74 billion
Historical Value in 2023	US$ 184.99 billion
Market Estimated Size in 2024	US$ 216.07 billion
Projected Market Value in 2034	US$ 1.06 trillion

Country-wise Insights

Countries	Forecast CAGRs from 2024 to 2034
France	17.90%
Singapore	17.30%
Italy	16.90%
Canada	17.60%
The United States	15.40%

Category-wise Insights

Category	Market Share in 2024
Package Travelers	48.00%
Adults	52.00

Report Scope

Attribute	Details
Estimated Industry Size in 2024	US$ 216.07 billion
Projected Industry Valuation in 2034	US$ 1.06 trillion
Value-based CAGR 2024 to 2034	17.30%
Forecast Period	2024 to 2034
Historical Data Available for	2019 to 2023
Industry Analysis	Value in US$ billion
Key Regions Covered	North America Latin America Western Europe Eastern Europe South Asia and Pacific East Asia The Middle East & Africa
Key Industry Segments Covered	Tourist Type Activity Type Age Group Region
Key Countries Profiled	The United States Canada Brazil Mexico Germany The United Kingdom France Spain Italy Russia Poland Czech Republic Romania India Bangladesh Australia New Zealand China Japan South Korea GCC countries South Africa Israel
Key Companies Profiled	Ace Adventure Berber Rafting Adventures Cardiff International White Water 8Adventures Orca Dive Club Natural Travel Collection Ltd PADI Travel Dive The World Fly & Sea Dive Adventures World Dive and Sail International

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;