Renew Brand USA Brand USA has been reauthorized through 2027 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
PRESS RELEASE New Forecast: $11 Billion Drop in International Visitor Spending Raises Stakes for Congress After Midterms
FORECAST November 05, 2026 U.S. Travel Forecast The Fall 2026 U.S. Travel Forecast projects a 0.7% decline in inflation-adjusted travel spending in 2026, but a return to growth in 2027 and beyond. Americans are expected to take a record 2.44 billion domestic trips in 2026, but spending growth—led by gasoline and airfares—is expected to outpace trip growth. Spending growth is forecast to return in 2027 at 2.3% and accelerate to about 3% a year from 2028 through 2030 as price pressures ease. Resilient domestic demand in 2026 is partially offset by a second consecutive decline in international inbound travel, with foreign visitor recovery to 2019 levels pushed further into the future.
MONTHLY INSIGHTS October 20, 2026 The Latest Travel Data Monthly member-exclusive summary of the latest economic, consumer and travel indicators, trends and analysis featuring key highlights from the U.S. Travel Insights Dashboard.
RESEARCH September 18, 2026 The World Cup Showed the Value of Travel — Beyond the Headline Numbers This is a summary of the full report (Member Login Required). Travel was essential to the tournament’s success, with millions of fans, teams, officials and media crossing the country and supporting...
REPORT May 01, 2026 Q1 2026: A Record Quarter for Travel Against the Odds 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...