The U.S. travel and tourism industry generated $1.9 trillion in economic output; supporting 9.5 million American jobs and accounted for 2.9% of U.S. GDP. At 14.5% of international travel spending globally, international travelers spend more in the United States than any other country.
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The U.S. travel and tourism industry generated $1.9 trillion in economic output; supporting 9.5 million American jobs and accounted for 2.9% of U.S. GDP. At 14.5% of international travel spending globally, international travelers spend more in the United States than any other country.
As the industry entered the recovery period of the COVID–19 pandemic, travel and tourism's share of GDP increased from 1.54 percent in 2020 to 2.15 percent in 2021 (table A). The travel and tourism industry's real output increased $362.0 billion in 2021 but has not fully recovered from the pandemic.
Also, in 2019, nearly 80 million international travelers visited the United States and contributed nearly $240 billion to the U.S. economy, making the United States the global leader in revenue from international travel and tourism.
International arrivals in the U.S. declined to 29 million in 2021 - a 36% decrease from 2019. One-third of people have travelled or expect to travel for work in 2023.
Most US citizens prefer to travel to neighboring countries. The most popular destination for American travelers is Mexico, with 39.3 million tourists a year. However, tourists from the USA are warmly welcomed in many other countries of the world.
Countries with the highest inbound tourism receipts worldwide 2019-2022. The United States was the country worldwide with the highest international tourism receipts in 2022.
According to IBISWorld experts' analysis, the global tourism industry is ranked 5th on the list of the 10 global biggest industries by revenue. However, if we rank the industry's size by employment, the travel industry comes in as the first one.
Tourism is one of the world's largest industries, contributing trillions of dollars to the global economy and supporting the livelihoods of an estimated one in ten people worldwide.
Paris, France – Is the most visited capital in the world. Paris has endless sights to visit, regardless if you love architecture, art, music or are simply visiting for the food, the city surely will not disappoint. London, England – Is the largest city in United Kingdom and home to over 9 million people.
The Least-Visited Country in the World: TuvaluAccording to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, the remote Pacific island country Tuvalu is the least-visited country globally.
Foreigners visit the U.S. to see natural wonders, cities, historic landmarks, and entertainment venues. Americans seek similar attractions, as well as recreation and vacation areas. Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Bay Lake, Florida is the most visited theme park in the world.