American travel has been experiencing significant chaos and decline lately. It's largely due to the country's heightened border controls and the U.S. government's new "Draconian" travel ban on tourists from different countries . These Trump-era policies have sparked global fears, with a projected massive fall in international visitor spending in the U.S. , from $181 billion in 2024 to $169 billion this 2025.
But there have also been shifts in the behaviors of U.S. travelers. More and more Americans are turning to less popular destinations. Typically, busy places have been grappling with a major visitor decline, like Las Vegas, which is currently going viral for its empty airport .
With an increased desire for calmer escapes, Americans are turning to international destinations, and