International attendance to the United States is declining in Western Europe, Central America and Caribbean. The total number of world audiences by air, sea and land compared to 2024 3.3% at least at 2025. March was especially negative, and 11.6% decreased compared to the same month of the previous year.
Last month’s traffic collapsed in almost all regions of the world, with the worst results Western Europe (-17.2%)He Caribbean (-26%)Ovarian Central America (-26%) y Africa (12.4%). Exceptions only Middle East (+17.7%) y Eastern Europe (+1.5%)According to recent data published by the US Trade Department.
US loses 100,000 viewers from United Kingdom, Germany and Spain
Only if we focus on Air transportSome of the figures reveal a strong decline in the major European markets. The United States recorded 45,800 visits from the United Kingdom (-14.8%) in March, compared to the same month of the previous year, and 52,200 visitors from Germany (-28.5%). PlaceThis is one of the most European countries that traveled to the United States in March 2025 Registered a decrease of nearly 20,000 tourists (-24,5%).
Together, these three European countries added more 118,000 European flights Less than a month, this has led to surprise whether travel experts can only explain this course with seasonal fluctuations.
What do Europeans slow to travel to the United States?
Some people care Severe Immigration ControlsAs well as new Commercial policies Stephen Gosling, Professor of Linneus University School and Sweden’s economy, said they were used by the Trump administration.
“There is significant evidence for that The new government examines the migrantsFor foreign students, even for green card holders. Those who do not justify them are deported. It presents the United States under a new light that is no longer welcome, which prevents tourism, ”Gosling said, ‘EuroNius’.
The tensions surrounding the immigration problem are added to the list of dissatisfaction factors but Gosling says Neglect This may be part of the main reason for Europeans to avoid traveling to the United States.
“There is a sense that the present government has removed democracy and considers former partners as enemies, while the professor says, while supporting governments that are considered aggressive or autocratic countries in the West.” “This has already ignored American products and services in many European countries,” says Gosling.
“Deliberately answer” to Trump’s policies
Richard Butler, Professor of Hospitality and Travel Management at Strateglide Business School, sees a direct connection between Richard Butler, Tourism deviations And Trump’s policies. “Yes, I think the changes we see in the US and travel system are directly associated with presidential policies,” he said.
“There is a similar tendency to reduce visitors from Canada to the US In response to intentionally 51 for comments on becoming a state of Canada and Conviction charges In existing deals, Richard Butler said, “A significant number of Canadians with winter attributes in the South seem to sell them and/or do not visit them in this winter.”
Europe warns against “severe” immigration standards
Last month, countries such as Germany and the United Kingdom released renewed travel tips for citizens planning to travel to the United States. The German Foreign Ministry has warned that holding an electronic travel authorization system (which) will not guarantee entering the United States and leads to criminal accusations in a country such as a visa with a visa.
The announcement occurred after three German touristsThe entrance of the United States will be denied And changed to prevention centers. On March 18, two German youths were arrested at Honalulu airport after entering Hawaii.
According to the German newspaper ‘Ostsi Jeetung’, Charlotte Pol, 19, and Maria Lebher, 18, are valid for traveling to the US territory, but they do not present the shelter test for the entire shelter. This pair was questioned by the US Customs and Security Service Body scanners And transferred to a detention center. Spent the night there before they were Deported The next day.
The United Kingdom has updated the entry instructions for its citizens on its official website: “You must complete all the conditions of the entry, visa and others. Input rules are strictly established by US authorities. If you violate the rules, you may be subjected to arrest or detention.
More turmoil?
Experts point out that the fall of the European tourism may worse in the coming months, especially if the political uncertainty in the United States continues to monopter headlines. “I think the situation will get worse Before upgrading. The problem is whether the American brand is facing more permanent damage, and I think it will be, ”Gosling said.
AdvertisementHowever, the long -term scene is uncertain. “March is not the month of the biggest tourist arrival,” he said, “EuroNius’, a professor of social and cultural anthropology of Lyun’s Catholic University. Explains to Salasar.
“Although it is difficult to talk about a ‘trend’, the descent found in March seems to be significant in the light of the current world geopolitical politics. The most clear cause of the fall is that many people who do not need to go to the United States. This time it postpones their journey.” However, he further says, “It is very soon to say that the dominant behavior is postponed or whether the plans to travel to the United States are canceled.”
