Almost 4,600 fewer people went to the US in March compared with the same time last year, according to government data

Almost 4,600 fewer people went to the US in March compared with the same time last year, according to government data

Australians are increasingly avoiding travel to the US under Donald Trump’s second presidency, fresh data shows, with forecasters expecting tourist numbers to plummet further throughout the year.

Official statistics from the US International Trade Administration reveal the number of visitors from Australia in March 2025 was down by 7% compared with March 2024 – a reduction of 4,559 people.

This is the largest decline since March 2021, when the Covid-19 pandemic was disrupting international travel.

  • Red@lemm.ee
    22·
    14 days ago

    Of course! Afrer all, who wants to be in El Salvador, forever!

    • Treczoks@lemmy.world
      16·
      14 days ago

      Probably trips that have long ago been booked and paid for. People have spent money, and they don’t want to waste it.

      Wait for the bookings for the seasons ahead.

    • tomi000@lemmy.world
      4·
      14 days ago

      Exactly. I was like “okay 4600 sounds like some but what if thats out of 40,000”. Turns out its an even smaller ratio…

  • Magister@lemmy.world
    17·
    14 days ago

    Good, you should see Canadians, it’s something like 30-40% down, I have heard 70% down to certain places. I live less than one hour to the border (like almost every Canadian) and for 30 years I went to the state once or twice a month, but now, last time I went there was November 2024.