Do you have insights, strategies, or success stories that can help advance international inbound travel to the United States? The International Inbound Travel Association (IITA) is now accepting presentation proposals for IITA Summit 2027, taking place January 31–February 3, 2027, in... Continue Reading
April 2026 Total International Travel Volume to and from the United States In April 2026, international visitor arrivals to the United States totaled 5,645,630, while outbound travel departures from the United States by U.S. citizens totaled 8,518,078 Data recently released by the National... Continue Reading
Showcase Your Success. Inspire Other Destinations. Strengthen International Readiness. Have you successfully implemented Inbound Insider Steps to Success™ in your destination? The Steps to Success Destination Reference Program recognizes destinations that have invested in international... Continue Reading
IITA continues to engage with Congress on implementation of the proposed National Park Service international visitor surcharge as lawmakers advance legislation to codify the fee. Both the America the Beautiful Act (S. 1547) advancing from the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and... Continue Reading
Pictured from left to right: Bill Lee, Commissioner (New Mexico Tourism Commission), Jessica Fox, Director of Marketing & Sales (Sandia Peak Tram), Holly Marquez, Travel Trade Program Coordinator (New Mexico True), Cody Johnson, Communications Director (New Mexico True) New Mexico True... Continue Reading
International Air Passenger Enplanements To/From the U.S. Down 1.2 percent Year Over Year in May 2026Overseas Visitation to the U.S. Down 6.5 percent Year Over Year in May 2026 Data recently released by the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) show that in May 2026: U.S.-international air... Continue Reading
A significant development occurred this week in the ongoing discussion surrounding international visitor fees at America's National Parks and public lands. The House Natural Resources Committee introduced legislation – Great American Outdoors Act 250 (GAOA 250) – to reauthorize the... Continue Reading
In March 2026, international visitor arrivals to the United States totaled 5,537,310, an increase of 2 percent compared to March 2025 Outbound travel departures from the United States by U.S. citizens totaled 9,308,594 in March 2026, an increase of 5.2 percent compared to March 2025 Data... Continue Reading
The future of the travel and tourism industry depends on the people entering it today. That's why the International Inbound Travel Association (IITA) is expanding its efforts to connect educators, students, and industry professionals to strengthen the workforce that will support international... Continue Reading
Starting from the far left: Representative Tom McClintock, 5th District, California; Bobby MaCaulay, Madara County District 5 Supervisor; Sandra Chapman, Chairperson of the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation; Rhonda Salisbury, CEO, Visit Yosemite Madera County; Stephen Griefer, Tuolumne County District... Continue Reading
The International Inbound Travel Association (IITA) is closely monitoring recent statements by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin regarding the potential withdrawal of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers from airports located in so-called "sanctuary cities" if local... Continue Reading
NTTO Publishes Calendar Year 2025 Survey of International Air Travelers (SIAT) Inbound Results The International Trade Administration’s National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) released the results of the inbound Survey of International Air Travelers (SIAT) covering calendar year 2025.... Continue Reading
