The United States could see less foreign travelers well beyond summer break, according to predictions from the World Travel & Tourism Council.

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The finding was "a clear indicator that the global appeal of the U.S. is slipping," the global industry association said.

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Tourism Economics, a travel research firm, predicted the U.S. would see 8.2% fewer international travelers this year, which is an improvement from its earlier forecast of 9.4%, but it’s still well below the numbers the country saw before the COVID-19 pandemic.

"The sentiment drag has proven to be severe," the firm said, noting that airline bookings indicate "the sharp inbound travel slowdown" of May, June and July would likely persist in the months ahead.

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