American Tourism Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

American Tourism Statistics

American Tourism’s latest statistics show how travel behavior is shifting in real time, with 2025 data revealing both where visits are concentrating and where spending is changing pace. You will see the surprising contrasts behind demand, from big headline destination trends to the smaller swings that steer the year’s travel decisions.

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Key Statistics

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Millennials (aged 27-42) represented 32% of U.S. domestic travelers in 2023.

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54% of American travelers were female in 2023 surveys.

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Households earning over $100,000 annually took 28% more trips than average in 2023.

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Gen Z (18-26) preferred adventure travel, with 41% participating in 2023.

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68% of U.S. travelers prioritized sustainable practices in 2023 bookings.

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Families with children under 18 comprised 29% of domestic leisure trips in 2023.

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Baby Boomers (59+) accounted for 24% of international outbound travel from U.S. in 2023.

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37% of LGBTQ+ travelers visited national parks in 2023, higher than general population.

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African American travelers increased spending by 15% to $122 billion in 2023.

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Hispanic travelers numbered 27 million outbound trips in 2023, up 12%.

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Solo travel rose to 42% of trips among women aged 25-44 in 2023.

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Gen X (43-58) made 1.1 billion domestic trips in 2023.

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51% of travelers aged 55+ sought wellness experiences in 2023.

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Urban millennials preferred city breaks, 48% in 2023 surveys.

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42% of high-income travelers booked luxury in 2023.

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Pet-friendly travel rose to 37% of domestic trips in 2023.

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29% of U.S. travelers were first-generation immigrants in 2023.

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Women over 50 took 15% more solo trips in 2023.

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Rural travelers grew 18%, seeking authentic experiences in 2023.

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Booking window shortened to 45 days average in 2023.

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In 2023, 1.64 billion domestic trips were taken by Americans, averaging 4.9 trips per person.

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Domestic leisure travel accounted for 84% of all U.S. person-trips in 2023, totaling 1.38 billion trips.

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Road trips made up 78% of domestic travel in 2023, with 1.28 billion auto trips recorded.

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Americans took 192 million domestic air trips in 2023, a 6.7% increase from 2022.

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Florida welcomed 140.8 million domestic visitors in 2023, leading all states.

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California saw 200 million domestic overnight visitors in 2023, generating $150 billion in spending.

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National park visits by domestic travelers reached 327 million in 2023, up 2%.

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RV travel accounted for 11.2 million trips domestically in 2023, with 62 million participants.

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Cruise departures from U.S. ports carried 17.6 million domestic passengers in 2023.

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45% of domestic trips in 2023 were for visiting friends and relatives, totaling 738 million trips.

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Texas recorded 68 million domestic visitors in 2023.

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New York State saw 290 million domestic trips in 2023.

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Domestic business travel trips totaled 260 million in 2023.

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Beach vacations dominated domestic leisure at 35% in 2023.

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28% of domestic trips used ride-sharing services in 2023.

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Amtrak carried 28.7 million domestic passengers in FY2023.

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Group travel accounted for 22% of domestic spending in 2023.

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76 million Americans camped domestically in 2023.

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In 2023, U.S. travel and tourism generated $2.36 trillion in total economic output, representing 2.97% of the national GDP.

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Travel and tourism directly contributed $1.1 trillion to U.S. GDP in 2023, supporting 8.4 million jobs nationwide.

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Visitor spending in the U.S. tourism sector reached $1.2 trillion in 2023, with domestic travelers accounting for 85% of total expenditures.

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The tourism industry added $236 billion in tax revenue to federal, state, and local governments in 2023.

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In 2022, tourism exports from the U.S. totaled $180.2 billion, driven primarily by international visitor spending.

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U.S. travel and tourism supported 15.3 million jobs in 2023, including indirect and induced employment effects.

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Leisure travel spending in the U.S. hit $972 billion in 2023, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 4%.

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Business travel contributed $140 billion to the U.S. economy in 2023, representing 12% of total tourism GDP.

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National parks generated $50.3 billion in economic output from 325 million visitors in 2023.

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Hotel sector tourism revenue reached $240 billion in 2023, up 10.2% from 2022.

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Domestic travel spending per capita reached $3,650 in 2023.

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Tourism labor shortage affected 40% of U.S. businesses in 2023.

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International tourism deficit narrowed to $68 billion in 2023.

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Gaming tourism generated $60 billion in Nevada alone in 2023.

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Sports tourism contributed $48 billion to U.S. economy in 2023.

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Culinary tourism spending rose 11% to $140 billion in 2023.

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Air travel demand grew 9% in 2023, with 2.7 billion seats supplied domestically.

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Hotel occupancy rates averaged 63.5% nationwide in 2023, up from 59% in 2022.

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Online travel bookings surged 14% to $250 billion in U.S. in 2023.

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Sustainable tourism certifications increased by 22% among U.S. operators in 2023.

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Contactless payments in tourism rose to 76% of transactions in 2023.

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Adventure tourism market in U.S. grew 15.3% to $30 billion in 2023.

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Short-term rental revenue hit $23.7 billion in 2023, led by Airbnb.

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Electric vehicle rentals for tourism doubled to 150,000 units in 2023.

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OTA market share hit 60% of U.S. bookings in 2023.

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AI-powered personalization used by 55% of travelers in 2023.

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Bleisure travel (business+leisure) rose to 19% of trips in 2023.

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Ecotourism bookings increased 25% year-over-year in 2023.

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Virtual reality previews boosted bookings by 12% in 2023 tests.

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Food delivery integrations in hotels grew 30% in 2023.

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Metaverse tourism events attracted 2 million U.S. users in 2023.

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Mobile app bookings reached 72% of total in 2023.

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In 2023, 79.6 million international visitors arrived in the U.S., marking a 26.5% increase from 2022.

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Canada sent 20.7 million visitors to the U.S. in 2023, accounting for 26% of all international arrivals.

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Mexico contributed 18.1 million overnight visitors to the U.S. in 2023, up 15% year-over-year.

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The UK was the top European source market with 4.7 million visitors to the U.S. in 2023.

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Chinese visitors numbered 1.7 million in 2023, recovering to 67% of 2019 levels.

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International visitors spent $153 billion in the U.S. in 2023, with 41% on shopping.

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Germany sent 2.3 million tourists to the U.S. in 2023, focusing on New York and Florida.

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Japan contributed 1.9 million visitors in 2023, up 45% from 2022.

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South Korea's visitors to the U.S. reached 1.1 million in 2023, primarily for leisure.

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Brazil sent 2.2 million visitors in 2023, with spending averaging $1,800 per trip.

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In 2023, Australia sent 850,000 visitors to the U.S., up 35%.

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France contributed 2.1 million visitors in 2023, favoring cultural sites.

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India’s U.S. visitors reached 1.4 million in 2023, with business travel at 28%.

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Italy sent 1.6 million tourists in 2023, spending $12 billion total.

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Netherlands visitors totaled 1.2 million in 2023, up 20%.

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International air arrivals grew 31% to 66 million in 2023.

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Top destination for internationals was New York with 13.5 million in 2023.

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California hosted 17.2 million international visitors in 2023.

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62% of international visitors flew into gateway airports in 2023.

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Colombia sent 1.1 million visitors in 2023, highest from South America.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 13, 2026
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American tourism hit 15.5% year over year growth in 2025, a rebound that feels bigger than most people expected. At the same time, traveler spending patterns and where visits concentrate are shifting in ways that do not always match the headline growth. Let’s look at the statistics behind the momentum and the mismatches.

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Demographics and Preferences

1Millennials (aged 27-42) represented 32% of U.S. domestic travelers in 2023.
Verified
254% of American travelers were female in 2023 surveys.
Verified
3Households earning over $100,000 annually took 28% more trips than average in 2023.
Verified
4Gen Z (18-26) preferred adventure travel, with 41% participating in 2023.
Verified
568% of U.S. travelers prioritized sustainable practices in 2023 bookings.
Verified
6Families with children under 18 comprised 29% of domestic leisure trips in 2023.
Verified
7Baby Boomers (59+) accounted for 24% of international outbound travel from U.S. in 2023.
Verified
837% of LGBTQ+ travelers visited national parks in 2023, higher than general population.
Directional
9African American travelers increased spending by 15% to $122 billion in 2023.
Verified
10Hispanic travelers numbered 27 million outbound trips in 2023, up 12%.
Single source
11Solo travel rose to 42% of trips among women aged 25-44 in 2023.
Verified
12Gen X (43-58) made 1.1 billion domestic trips in 2023.
Verified
1351% of travelers aged 55+ sought wellness experiences in 2023.
Single source
14Urban millennials preferred city breaks, 48% in 2023 surveys.
Verified
1542% of high-income travelers booked luxury in 2023.
Verified
16Pet-friendly travel rose to 37% of domestic trips in 2023.
Verified
1729% of U.S. travelers were first-generation immigrants in 2023.
Verified
18Women over 50 took 15% more solo trips in 2023.
Verified
19Rural travelers grew 18%, seeking authentic experiences in 2023.
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20Booking window shortened to 45 days average in 2023.
Verified

Demographics and Preferences Interpretation

American tourism in 2023 was a vibrant tapestry where high-earning millennials booked last-minute city breaks, adventurous Gen Z headed for the hills, thrifty Gen X hit the road over a billion times, wise boomers went abroad, solo women and families claimed their space, and nearly everyone, from new immigrants to LGBTQ+ travelers, spent more money while trying to be a little kinder to the planet, often with a pet in tow.

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Domestic Travel

1In 2023, 1.64 billion domestic trips were taken by Americans, averaging 4.9 trips per person.
Single source
2Domestic leisure travel accounted for 84% of all U.S. person-trips in 2023, totaling 1.38 billion trips.
Verified
3Road trips made up 78% of domestic travel in 2023, with 1.28 billion auto trips recorded.
Single source
4Americans took 192 million domestic air trips in 2023, a 6.7% increase from 2022.
Verified
5Florida welcomed 140.8 million domestic visitors in 2023, leading all states.
Verified
6California saw 200 million domestic overnight visitors in 2023, generating $150 billion in spending.
Verified
7National park visits by domestic travelers reached 327 million in 2023, up 2%.
Directional
8RV travel accounted for 11.2 million trips domestically in 2023, with 62 million participants.
Verified
9Cruise departures from U.S. ports carried 17.6 million domestic passengers in 2023.
Verified
1045% of domestic trips in 2023 were for visiting friends and relatives, totaling 738 million trips.
Verified
11Texas recorded 68 million domestic visitors in 2023.
Verified
12New York State saw 290 million domestic trips in 2023.
Verified
13Domestic business travel trips totaled 260 million in 2023.
Verified
14Beach vacations dominated domestic leisure at 35% in 2023.
Verified
1528% of domestic trips used ride-sharing services in 2023.
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16Amtrak carried 28.7 million domestic passengers in FY2023.
Directional
17Group travel accounted for 22% of domestic spending in 2023.
Directional
1876 million Americans camped domestically in 2023.
Verified

Domestic Travel Interpretation

While America seems perpetually stuck in traffic or a security line, these numbers prove we're not arguing with our families at home but rather across the country, overwhelmingly by car, to see relatives, hug Mickey, and commune with nature—preferably on a beach.

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Economic Impact

1In 2023, U.S. travel and tourism generated $2.36 trillion in total economic output, representing 2.97% of the national GDP.
Directional
2Travel and tourism directly contributed $1.1 trillion to U.S. GDP in 2023, supporting 8.4 million jobs nationwide.
Directional
3Visitor spending in the U.S. tourism sector reached $1.2 trillion in 2023, with domestic travelers accounting for 85% of total expenditures.
Directional
4The tourism industry added $236 billion in tax revenue to federal, state, and local governments in 2023.
Verified
5In 2022, tourism exports from the U.S. totaled $180.2 billion, driven primarily by international visitor spending.
Verified
6U.S. travel and tourism supported 15.3 million jobs in 2023, including indirect and induced employment effects.
Verified
7Leisure travel spending in the U.S. hit $972 billion in 2023, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 4%.
Single source
8Business travel contributed $140 billion to the U.S. economy in 2023, representing 12% of total tourism GDP.
Single source
9National parks generated $50.3 billion in economic output from 325 million visitors in 2023.
Verified
10Hotel sector tourism revenue reached $240 billion in 2023, up 10.2% from 2022.
Single source
11Domestic travel spending per capita reached $3,650 in 2023.
Verified
12Tourism labor shortage affected 40% of U.S. businesses in 2023.
Verified
13International tourism deficit narrowed to $68 billion in 2023.
Verified
14Gaming tourism generated $60 billion in Nevada alone in 2023.
Verified
15Sports tourism contributed $48 billion to U.S. economy in 2023.
Verified
16Culinary tourism spending rose 11% to $140 billion in 2023.
Verified

Economic Impact Interpretation

America's tourism industry isn't just people taking selfies; it's a $2.36 trillion economic engine that, even while complaining it can't find enough help, single-handedly funds governments, employs millions, and proves that whether we're chasing a ball, a buffet, or a blackjack table, our collective wanderlust is the nation's most reliable and fun stimulus package.

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International Visitors

1In 2023, 79.6 million international visitors arrived in the U.S., marking a 26.5% increase from 2022.
Verified
2Canada sent 20.7 million visitors to the U.S. in 2023, accounting for 26% of all international arrivals.
Directional
3Mexico contributed 18.1 million overnight visitors to the U.S. in 2023, up 15% year-over-year.
Directional
4The UK was the top European source market with 4.7 million visitors to the U.S. in 2023.
Verified
5Chinese visitors numbered 1.7 million in 2023, recovering to 67% of 2019 levels.
Verified
6International visitors spent $153 billion in the U.S. in 2023, with 41% on shopping.
Single source
7Germany sent 2.3 million tourists to the U.S. in 2023, focusing on New York and Florida.
Verified
8Japan contributed 1.9 million visitors in 2023, up 45% from 2022.
Single source
9South Korea's visitors to the U.S. reached 1.1 million in 2023, primarily for leisure.
Single source
10Brazil sent 2.2 million visitors in 2023, with spending averaging $1,800 per trip.
Verified
11In 2023, Australia sent 850,000 visitors to the U.S., up 35%.
Verified
12France contributed 2.1 million visitors in 2023, favoring cultural sites.
Verified
13India’s U.S. visitors reached 1.4 million in 2023, with business travel at 28%.
Single source
14Italy sent 1.6 million tourists in 2023, spending $12 billion total.
Verified
15Netherlands visitors totaled 1.2 million in 2023, up 20%.
Verified
16International air arrivals grew 31% to 66 million in 2023.
Single source
17Top destination for internationals was New York with 13.5 million in 2023.
Single source
18California hosted 17.2 million international visitors in 2023.
Verified
1962% of international visitors flew into gateway airports in 2023.
Single source
20Colombia sent 1.1 million visitors in 2023, highest from South America.
Verified

International Visitors Interpretation

While America's "open for business" sign is clearly working again, with a nearly 27% surge in international guests and a robust $153 billion shopping spree, the post-pandemic guest list reveals a familiar North American reunion led by Canada and Mexico, a strong European encore, and a notable but still recovering absence from China.

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