international travel
U.S. Travel’s IPW in San Antonio Sets Stage for Future Inbound Travel Growth
U.S. Travel Association | May 24, 2023
Nearly 5,000 attendees from more than 60 countries gathered in San Antonio, Texas, May 20-24 for the 54th annual IPW—the travel industry's premier international marketplace and the largest generator of inbound travel to the United States. “The thousands of attendees we welcomed this week is indicative of the strong demand we are seeing for inbound travel to the U.S.,” said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman. IPW convened domestic travel professionals together with international tour operators, buyers and wholesalers from around the world, to meet under one roof—the Henry B. González Convention Center—for...
How Major Sporting Events Are Spurring Growth in the GCC
Hala Matar Choufany | May 19, 2023
The UAE, KSA and Qatar have been major players in shaping the region’s tourism industry, helping to reposition the region to accommodate millions of tourists who are seeking alternative experiences. The race to reach world-class status did not stop at state-of-the-art buildings, modern legislation, FDIs and ease of setting up businesses in a stable environment. The desire to differentiate these destinations and offer exceptional tourist experiences was witnessed at the Expo 2020 event in Dubai, as well as Qatar being awarded the 2022 World Cup and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia securing the Olympic Asian Winter Games in 2029. Such events have ...
ITA Data Release: April 2023 International Air Passenger Travel
International Trade Administration | May 15, 2023
Data recently released by the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) show that in April 2023: U.S.-international air traffic passenger enplanements1 totaled: 19.823 million in April 2023, up 28.3% compared to April 2022, with enplanements reaching 94.1% of pre-pandemic April 2019 volume. Originating Non-Stop Air Travel in April 2023 Non-U.S. citizen air passenger arrivals to the United States from foreign countries totaled: 4.562 million in April 2023, up 26% compared to April 2022. This represents 79.8% of pre-pandemic April 2019 volume. On a related note, overseas visitor arrivals2 (with stays o...
ITA Data Release: March 2023 International Air Passenger Travel
International Trade Administration | May 9, 2023
Data recently released by the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) show that in March 2023: U.S.-International air traffic passenger enplanements (1) totaled: 19.687 million in March 2023, up 41.7% compared to March 2022, with enplanements reaching 92.3% of pre-pandemic March 2019 volume. Originating Non-Stop Air Travel in March 2023 Non-U.S. Citizen Air Passenger Arrivals to the United States from foreign countries totaled: 4.285 million in March 2023, up 48.2% compared to March 2022. 82.4% of pre-pandemic March 2019 volume. On a related note, overseas visitor arrivals (2) (with stays of 1-night ...
ITA Data Release: International Visitors Spent $16.8 Billion in March 2023
ITA | May 8, 2023
Data recently released by the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) show that in March 2023: International visitors spent nearly $16.8 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States, an increase of more than 49 percent compared to March 2022 and marking the twenty-fourth consecutive month of year-over-year gains (when compared to the same month, previous year). Conversely, Americans spent a record-setting $17.4 billion traveling abroad, yielding a balance of trade deficit of $572 million for the month. Prior to July 2021 the United States never recorded a monthly trade deficit for travel and touris...
U.S. Travel Welcomes End of Covid Vaccine Requirement for Inbound Travel
U.S. Travel Association | May 2, 2023
U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement on the repeal of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Covid vaccine requirement for inbound travel to the U.S.: “Today’s action to lift the vaccine requirement eases a significant entry barrier for many global travelers, moving our industry and country forward. “However, the return of international visitors should be as efficient and secure as possible. The federal government must ensure U.S. airports and other ports of entry are appropriately staffed with Customs and Border Protection officers to meet the growing demand for entry....
Visa Progress in India Results in 50% Reduction in Applicant Wait Times
U.S. Travel Association | April 18, 2023
WASHINGTON (April 18, 2023)—Wait times for U.S. visitor visas among applicants in India, a top source of visitors to the United States, declined rapidly in recent weeks—dropping from 669 days in mid-March to 337 days in early April. This signals much-needed progress that follows steps taken by the U.S. Department of State to reduce extreme visitor visa delays. “The results we’re seeing in India are proof that—with the right tools—State can make significant progress on this issue,” said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman. “However, there is clearly more work ahead to lower wait times worldwide.” ...
Deloitte: Business Travel Begins to Take Off, But Full Recovery Experiences Further Delays
Deloitte | April 11, 2023
Corporate travel spend will likely be smaller than pre-pandemic as U.S. and European companies weigh ROI and sustainability goals amid ongoing flexible work arrangements and increased use of technology NEW YORK, April 11, 2023 -- Key takeaways • Corporate travel spend in the U.S. and Europe is projected to surpass half of 2019 levels in the first half of 2023 and rise to two-thirds by the end of the year. Full recovery following the pandemic appears likely by late 2024 or early 2025. • Live events are set to comprise a significant share of corporate travel, advancing from the fifth biggest driver of increased spend in 20...
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