- by travelandtourworld
- 22 Sep 2024
International visitors made a significant impact on the U.S. economy in June 2024, contributing a substantial $21.2 billion to the travel and tourism sector.
International visitors made a significant impact on the U.S. economy in June 2024, contributing a substantial $21.2 billion to the travel and tourism sector.
This represents a 16% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
A breakdown of the spending reveals that $11.7 billion was directly injected into the U.S. economy through various travel-related goods and services.
This includes accommodations, transportation, dining, and entertainment.
Additionally, international travelers spent $3.5 billion on airline tickets purchased from U.S. carriers.
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