DC News Nowby: Randi BassAug 26, 2025Leaders in the D.C. tourism space said travel numbers are on the decline as federal law enforcement ramps up presence across the city under the direction of President Donald Trump.Destination DC is revising initial travel predictions during a marketing outlook event on Tuesday, saying that based on the last several weeks and months, they’re expecting a dip in international travel to the District, meaning fewer dollars flowing into D.C.[...]“I can tell you August is going to be a very tough month for hotels in D.C.,” said Meade Atkeson, a regional director of operations for Sonesta Hotels in D.C. “Some [neighborhoods] within D.C. are down 20%.”
People are voting with their feet! Travel and Tour The World wrote...
Washington DC, along with New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, and Miami, has faced a massive tourism slump due to the aftermath of Trump’s government intervention and have mandated certain things that are not touristy. This shift is primarily attributed to the actions taken by President Trump’s administration, which have led many would-be tourists to question whether the city is a safe and welcoming destination. The heightened presence of the National Guard and federal officers in Washington DC is significantly affecting how the city is perceived, both domestically and internationally.
Did you get that? Tourism is collapsing all around the U.S,, people are afraid of coming here!
August 29, 2025Images of National Guard troops and federal officers stationed across D.C. during President Trump's crackdown are appearing to deter some would-be tourists from visiting the city.Why it matters: Visitors help boost D.C.'s economy, generating $2.3 billion in tax revenue in 2024, per Destination D.C. And the local industry was already feeling a hit earlier this year due to Trump's policies and federal layoffs.State of play: D.C. restaurant reservations have dropped, foot traffic is down and local tour guide companies have seen a slump during what's typically a popular time for tourism.
- Destination D.C. — the District's marketing arm — is upping its promotion efforts in an attempt to "humanize the city" and "counter negative rhetoric" about the city.
By the numbers: Destination D.C. recently announced a drop in tourism numbers.
- Global tourism is anticipated to be down 5.1% this year, per the group's partner Tourism Economics. International visitors typically stay in the city longer and spend more money than domestic ones.
- And June's World Pride — originally thought to be a huge numbers draw for the city — didn't deliver as expected: Hotel occupancy was down 5%, and it saw less than half the number of projected visitors and generated revenue.
Meanwhile, foot traffic was down 7% on average in D.C. the week Trump announced the takeover, compared to 2024, per pass-by data shared with the Washington Post.What they're saying: Local tour guides are seeing a decrease in customers, especially among international visitors, reports WUSA 9.
The Republicans don't care... they just believe in their own rhetoric and the lies. And it is hurting people's pocketbooks!
The Thred writes that,
‘The worst part is that this is a self-inflicted wound,’ wrote one reddit user. ‘Turns out threatening annexation of a neighbouring country does have consequences.’These comments refer to Trump’s vitriolic stance against Canada, once home to a high number of US visitors who are now turning elsewhere. Amongst other things, Trump has labelled Canada and its people ‘mean and nasty’, whilst threatening to cut off trade talks with the country.Tourism is an economic engine that is vital to the US. According to WTTC, every dollar spent by a foreign tourist generates $1.56 in the broader economy, which impacts everything from retail jobs to property values. As the country loses visitors, the long-term consequences could be dire. The tourism industry is not just a source of revenue; it’s a cultural bridge that fosters global understanding and collaboration.
While Forbes puts a price tag on it...
By Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,Jul 04, 2025Topline
- While tourism is booming across the rest of the world, the U.S. is a notable loser this year as tens of millions of international visitors are choosing to travel elsewhere—costing the economy up to $29 billion—and risking millions of jobs.
Key Facts
- Last month, a study from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) that analyzed the economic impact of tourism in 184 countries revealed the U.S. was the only country forecast to see international visitor spending decline in 2025.
- The WTTC projects the U.S. to be on track to lose $12.5 billion in international visitor spending this year compared to last year, according to the research.
- It could be argued, however, that the actual losses will be significantly larger, given that Tourism Economics, a division of Oxford Economics, had originally forecasted the U.S. would see a 9% jump in international inbound travel in 2025.
- A 9% increase would have equated to a boost of about $16.3 billion in revenue for the U.S. economy.
- Instead, Tourism Economics has revised its baseline forecast to a year-over-year decline of 8.2%—a significant 17.2% variance from its original 9% increase.
- From the anticipated $16.3 billion increase in revenue to a loss of between $8.3 billion (Tourism Economics estimate) and $12.5 billion (WTTC estimate), the U.S. is facing a shortfall of $25 billion to $29 billion this year.
Making America the laughing stock of the world!
Update: 9/1 @ 4:00AM
CNNBy Natasha ChenJoe Koenen has not seen a single Toronto Blue Jays baseball hat all summer.Typically, Canadians will flood the streets of Seattle during the summer, but Koenen, who runs Seattle Free Walking Tours (where people pay what they can), said Canadian tourists are almost gone. Streets look emptier to him.Canadians calling to cancel their tours “explicitly told me that it was because of the policies and the behavior of our current president,” he said.As a result of seeing 30% fewer customers this year overall, Koenen has been paying his employees but not himself. This is also the first year since he took over the tour company in 2021 that he has had to put his own savings into the business to keep it afloat.[...]Many Canadians have boycotted taking US trips and buying American products since the spring. That’s when President Trump made false claims and belittling comments about Canada in the midst of a tariff war.The absence of Canadians has been felt acutely in the United States, especially in cities like Seattle close to the northern border. And Canadians aren’t the only international travelers skipping the US. Some other international travelers have also named recent policies around tariffs and immigration as reasons they’re staying away.
Trump is an equal opportunity pisser-off, if anything might bring down Trump is Trump, the more groups of people he gets mad at him the better we win in the 2026 elections.
The World Travel and Tourism Council, a global tourism advocacy organization, projected in May that the United States will lose $12.5 billion in international visitor spending in 2025, the only country out of 184 economies the council analyzed that will see a decline this year.
Yup, right... "Make America Great Again!" Inflation up! Employment down! Tariffs to pay off the billionaire tax cuts. Military in the streets... he sure has a strange way of showing it!
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