Renew Brand USA Brand USA has been reauthorized through 2027 Image Brand USA — a program that has proven to boost U.S. jobs and the economy without costing taxpayers a dime — has been reauthorized through 2027. Thanks to our travel champions in Congress, the travel industry and other key stakeholders, language to reauthorize Brand USA was included in a 2019 year-end funding agreement, ensuring the program can continue to operate through 2027. Travelers have many choices and we want them to choose America. With Brand USA’s reauthorization, we are in a better position to welcome more inbound visitors and stay competitive in the global travel market. SHOW LESS SHOW MORE CONTACT US U.S. Travel Association For more information about this Issue, please contact us at: 202.408.8422 @ustravel
FORECAST May 07, 2026 U.S. Travel Forecast Image The Spring 2026 U.S. Travel update projects travel spending growth at low but positive rates, continuing the trend seen in late 2025 and early 2026. Bolstered by domestic travel, spending is expected to grow 1% (inflation-adjusted) in 2026, accelerating to 3% growth in 2027 and 2028. Resilient domestic demand is partially offset by ongoing economic pressures, including inflation and geopolitical uncertainty. The forecast data is driven by Tourism Economics' travel forecasting model.
REPORT May 01, 2026 Q1 2026: A Record Quarter for Travel Against the Odds Image Gasoline prices up 40%. Consumer sentiment near all-time lows. TSA officers working without pay. A war in the Middle East. And yet Americans traveled more in the first three months of 2026 than in any...
RESEARCH March 18, 2026 OBBBA’s $5 Billion Impact on Travel in 2026 Image Due to changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Americans are forecast to receive $57 billion more in tax refunds in 2026 compared with 2025. An analysis of expected spending patterns shows...
RESEARCH February 25, 2026 What 72 Hours in February Revealed Image An economic analysis of the policy, regulatory, and market shifts of February 20–22 2026, examining how rapid changes in tariffs, growth data, and travel programs shape confidence across the travel economy.
