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Tourism in Las Vegas has declined by 11% this year, signaling a potential broader economic slowdown in the US, exacerbated by the Trump administration's trade war which has also led to a $12.5 billion drop in international tourism spending across the country, highlighting concerns about the impact of trade policies on the US economy and global travel.
The order aims to enhance America's national parks by increasing fees for nonresidents, using the revenue to improve infrastructure and services, encouraging international tourism, and reviewing access rules to promote recreation for U.S. residents, all while revoking previous diversity-focused policies.
The US is struggling to recover its international tourism industry, with arrivals and spending still significantly below pre-pandemic levels. Visa processing delays, high hotel rates, and customs and TSA wait times are among the obstacles discouraging travelers from visiting the US. Meanwhile, rival destinations like Canada, the UK, and the EU are aggressively soliciting tourism and making themselves more accessible. The US travel industry is not expected to recover until 2025, resulting in billions of dollars of lost spending and jobs. Politics and concerns about safety are also impacting decisions to book events and conferences in the US.