Brian Beall will begin serving as the Director of the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) in the International Trade Administration's Industry and Analysis division at the U.S. Department of Commerce on Monday, May 8, 2023.
Responsible Tourism is about making better places for people to live in and better places for people to visit. Responsible Tourism requires that operators, hoteliers, governments, local people and tourists take responsibility, take action to make tourism more sustainable.
France is the most visited country in the world with 117,109,000 international tourists, thanks to its rich history and iconic landmarks. Mexico comes in second for most visited countries, with 51,128,000 tourists, offering vibrant culture and stunning natural beauty.
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.
International arrivals to the United States grew to 22.1 million in 2021, up from 19.2 million in 2020. Spending by international visitors also grew, reaching $81.0 billion, or 34 percent of 2019's total.