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
The Custom and Border Protection’s (CBP) Global Entry Team has created a Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) Toolkit designed to equip the inbound industry with the most up-to-date information, resources, and ready-to-use assets to support awareness and education around Global Entry, NEXUS,... Continue Reading
During IPW last week, IITA leadership met with a number of U.S. government officials and agencies to discuss policies and procedures affecting international visitors to the United States. While agencies remained steadfast in their support for proposed and enacted measures intended to strengthen... Continue Reading
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin recently reiterated warnings that the Department of Homeland Security could withdraw U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from airports located in so-called “sanctuary cities” if local jurisdictions do not cooperate with federal... 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
The United States is set to welcome 70.5 Million International Visitors in 2026, a 3.2% Increase from 2025 The National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) today released the official forecast of international visitation to the United States. NTTO forecasts the total volume of international... Continue Reading
This article originally appeared in the 2026 edition of Inbound Insider: The Official IITA Member Directory & Magazine. NO OTHER TYPE OF VACATION can rival the exhilaration and sense of freedom that an epic road trip offers. Cars play an integral part in the American identity, and hitting the... Continue Reading
This article originally appeared in the 2026 edition of Inbound Insider: The Official IITA Member Directory & Magazine. Roaring crowds, storied rivalries, and game-day traditions turn America’s sporting events into unforgettable experiences By Jason Paha FOR MANY INTERNATIONAL... Continue Reading
This article originally appeared in the 2026 edition of Inbound Insider: The Official IITA Member Directory & Magazine. By Christopher D. Silbernagel THE NORTHERN REGION of the United States offers unique windows into American life, where Revolutionary-era streets, industrial legacies,... Continue Reading
