U.S. International Tourism Faces Slowdown Despite Global Event Opportunities
Inbound travel to the United States is showing renewed signs of weakness.

Inbound travel to the United States is showing renewed signs of weakness.
Julia Simpson, President & CEO of WTTC, emphasized the pivotal role of the Travel & Tourism sector in driving economic growth within the EU. She urged the adoption of WTTC's recommendations for sustainable growth and prosperity, emphasizing the potential for unprecedented growth through modernization and digital transformation.
Stacy Ritter, President and CEO of Visit Lauderdale, Discusses Strategic Implications and Expectations
The Rhapsody of the Seas offers two exciting itineraries from December 2023 to April 2024, departing from both Panama and Colombia. The first itinerary, 'ABC Islands from Colón,' will set sail from the port of Colón, Panama. Meanwhile, the second itinerary, 'ABC Islands from Cartagena, Colombia,' will depart from the historic Colombian city.
Alberto Muñoz, Associate VP of Royal Caribbean, revealed exciting details about the highly anticipated return of the Rhapsody of the Seas cruise to Latin America. The new route from Panama and Colombia, starting on December 2, 2023, offers a journey without the need for a US VISA. On the other hand, he noted, "We are very pleased because last week we broke our sales record at the Latin America level."
Survey: Americans will cancel or avoid air travel in face of shutdown
In his first participation in an IPW as president and CEO of U.S. Travel Association, Geoff Freeman, mentioned in front of journalists from around the world, four examples of how the US federal government can improve and increase the arrival of international travelers, including reducing wait times for visitor visa interviews.
White House leadership needed as first-time applicants in top markets continue to wait 400+ days on average for U.S. visitor visa