Where are US travelers going?

The increasing numbers of tourists post-pandemic came on the backs of countries like Qatar (494,000 American visitors in 2023 and a 92% increase over 2019), which has spent $220 billion on tourism projects since 2010 and held the FIFA World Cup in 2022; Israel (442,000 American visitors in 2023 and a 36.2% increase ...



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Level 3 - Reconsider Travel: Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security.

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Despite the challenges that came with traveling last year, Americans still intend to travel in 2023. A resounding 87% of survey respondents expect to travel at least as much as they did in the prior year, with 49% selecting that they expect to travel more.

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The U.S. Travel Foundation predicts that travel spending will increase in 2023 compared to 2022 — in fact, they anticipate that spending will exceed pre-pandemic levels. These motivated travelers are ready to get to a new destination, and they aren't going to be afraid to spend money once they arrive.

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Mexico Travel Advisories As of time of publication, the following Mexican states were under a “Do Not Travel” advisory from the U.S. State Department: Colima state (crime & kidnapping) Guerrero state (crime) Michoacan state (crime & kidnapping)

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TRAVEL ADVICE: IS CANCUN SAFE? If you're thinking about a vacation and wondering, “Is Cancun Safe?” … the short answer is: the Yucatán Peninsula, including Cancun, Tulum, and the Riviera, is the safest area of Mexico in 2023, according to the US State Department.

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We continue to advise reconsider your need to travel to Egypt. Terrorist attacks could occur anywhere in Egypt. Potential targets include religious sites and tourist locations.

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Mexico has a high risk of violent crime, including murder, armed robbery, sexual assault and kidnapping. Don't travel at night outside major cities. Kidnapping and extortion are serious risks. Don't draw attention to your money or business affairs.

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COVID-19 testing and vaccine rules for entering the U.S.
As of May 12, 2023, noncitizen nonimmigrant visitors to the U.S. arriving by air or arriving by land or sea no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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It's against the law for foreigners to participate in political activity. Mexico has a high risk of violent crime, including murder, armed robbery, sexual assault and kidnapping. Don't travel at night outside major cities. Kidnapping and extortion are serious risks.

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But if you're stuck wondering if it's safe to travel to Cancun, our answer is a definite yes! Since Cancun brings so much revenue to Mexico, they've got a vested interest in safety and security within the Hotel Zone. Even outside of that area, Cancun is still known as a safe city with a low crime rate.

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After years of doing this, it's clear that travelers think that Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Sweden, Iceland, and Canada are pretty safe countries, and their perceptions are reinforced by other measurements.

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When it comes to safety in Mexico, some of the safest states with a good reputation include Palenque, Puerto Escondido, Isla Mujeres, Sayulita, and Todos Santos. These states have lower crime rates and are popular among both locals and expats.

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A: Wildfires have mainly affected Lahaina in West Maui. All non-essential travel to West Maui (including Lahaina, Napili, Ka'anapali, and Kapalua) is strongly discouraged for the duration of Governor Green?s sixth emergency proclamation (through October 17, 2023) issued on August 19.

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Hong Kong. Hong Kong has become the most visited city in the world, surpassing Bangkok in recent times. Hong Kong welcomed 26.6 million visitors!

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49% of Americans Plan To Travel More in 2023 Despite the challenges that came with traveling last year, Americans still intend to travel in 2023. A resounding 87% of survey respondents expect to travel at least as much as they did in the prior year, with 49% selecting that they expect to travel more.

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ITA's National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) forecasts the total volume of international visitation to the United States to increase to 62.8 million in 2023, up 11 million, or 21.2%, from a total 51.8 million visitors in 2022.

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