Overseas inbound travel to the U.S. fell 4.3% year over year in September

Preliminary data released Friday by the U.S. National Travel and Tourism Office show that inbound travel to the U.S. from overseas markets fell 4.3% year over year in September, to 2.7 million. That followed a decline of nearly 12% year over year in August, while inbound data for June and July were likewise disappointing, including visitors during the World Cup. Year to date, inbound arrivals are down 5.7% compared with the same period in 2024. The report noted weakening demand from Western Europe, with overseas travel to the U.S. continuing to decline in September.