ACRO Global Tourism Marketer Articles: US international visitation declined by 5% in December 2016 driven by -24% visits from Brazil

US international visitation declined by 5% in December 2016 driven by -24% visits from Brazil
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David
23 July 2017 (Edited )

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Posted 26 July 2017:

6 million international visitors came to the USA in December 2016 - 294,733 fewer than in December 2015.

Strength of the US dollar was likely the principal cause of fewer visits, but the US political climate may also have been a factor.

82% of all visits were for leisure travel.

Top inbound markets in absolute terms were Canada and Mexico as usual.

Source markets of greatest growth were:

Markets with greatest shrinkage were:

New York JFK was the #1 port of entry.

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