The States Most Exposed to the Inbound Travel Slump
A new federal report reveals which states are most exposed to the recent downturn in international tourism.
Five states accounted for nearly 60% of overseas visitor spending in 2024, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office: New York, California, Florida, Texas, and Massachusetts. The states collectively received nearly $100 billion from international spenders for the year, with New York alone capturing about one-third of that spend.
Top 15 Overseas Visitor Spending by State, 2024 ($ Millions)
Includes expenditures on lodging, food, entertainment, transportation, and other travel-related goods and services.
Reliable estimate
Small SIAT sample
Source: U.S. Dept. of Commerce / NTTO, April 2026
Top 15 states by spending: New York $32.1B, California $26.9B, Florida $25.2B, Texas $7.9B, Massachusetts $7.7B, Hawaii $7.5B.
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