There are some real numbers behind the decline in tourism to the United States. Overseas arrivals in the U.S. have declined 11 per cent this decade, down from 26 million in 2000 to 23 million in 2007. That has all happened while the travel industry as a whole grew 6 per cent per year!
That’s some astounding stuff. Why are people staying away from the states in such numbers? Is it American’s attitude toward foreigners? Cutting through the red tape needed to visit? How about a lack of signage in other languages? I guess it all adds up.
Will you be visiting the states anytime soon? Why or why not?
Come tell us in the TravelPod discussion forums.
See you there!
Louise Brown
TravelPod Community Manager
