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A new survey of 1,200+ recent international visitors to the U.S. delivers a counter-narrative finding: 91% were satisfied with their trip, 83% felt welcome and 61% left with a more favorable opinion toward America.

"We welcome the administration’s decision to waive visa bond requirements for confirmed World Cup ticket holders—a smart, targeted move that will make it easier for more international fans to experience the tournament in the United States."

U.S. travel spending will hit a record $1.37 trillion in 2026 and climb to $1.42 trillion in 2027, according to the latest U.S. Travel Forecast. Proof that Americans are continuing to prioritize travel even as inflation, economic uncertainty and global instability weigh on household budgets.

The U.S. Travel Association today released its report on the group travel segment, U.S. Group Travel Report: Strength Beneath the Surface, revealing a resilient and evolving group travel sector poised for renewed growth despite a challenging 2025.

“While the bill passed today restores funding certainty for much of DHS, there are no real winners in a shutdown. More than 1,100 TSA officers have already left the workforce, morale has been undermined, and with just weeks until the World Cup, our preparedness has taken a step backward. We emerge from this disruption weaker, not stronger."

“Funding for the Department of Homeland Security is set to expire in days, and the House is preparing to leave town without fixing a crisis of its own making..."