The U.S. travel and tourism industry produced over $3.0 trillion in economic output in 2025, which supported 15 million jobs in the country. Travel and tourism exports made up a vital portion of all U.S. exports and services. U.S. travel and tourism output accounted for 2.4% of GDP in the same year.

Expenditures by foreign visitors to the U.S. reached $176 billion in 2025, leading to an estimated $2 billion to $70 billion trade deficit for the year as Americans spent heavily abroad.According to projections made by the Department of Commerce, the U.S. is expected to receive 70.5 million international visitors per year by 2026, dropping down from previous forecasts as global competition intensifies. The U.S. remains among the most prominent countries in terms of international travel and tourism market size.

The US has much to offer in regards to tourism. This includes national parks such as Hot Springs National Park or Channel Islands National Park; world class metropolises such as New York City or Los Angeles; entertainment venues such as Disneyland or universal studios; and many more.