U.S. Travel and Tourism Exports and Imports in March 2026 Data recently released by the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) show that in March 2026: International visitors spent more than $20.3 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States during the month... Continue Reading
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE AS WE LOOK AHEAD, one thing is clear: policy, process, and perception are playing an increasingly influential role in shaping global travel — and perhaps even more so when it comes to international travel to the United States. While not unique to the U.S., we’re... Continue Reading
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE In a world that continues to evolve at a rapid pace, travel remains one of the most powerful ways we stay connected. And while the global landscape has become more complex — from policy changes and cost pressures to shifting perceptions about travel to the United States... Continue Reading
A broad coalition of leading travel and tourism associations—representing hundreds of inbound operators, group tour companies, destinations, and small businesses—has taken a unified stand on the growing challenges surrounding new international visitor fees at U.S. national parks. IITA... Continue Reading
For Immediate Release Contact: Lisa Simon, CEOlisa.simon@inboundtravel.org 859-351-0805 Travel Industry Coalition Urges Congress to Pause National Park Fee Legislation,Citing Operational and Economic Risks Washington, D.C. – [April 29, 2026] A coalition of leading U.S.... Continue Reading
International Air Passenger Enplanements To and From the U.S. Down 2.4 percent Year Over Year in March 2026 Overseas Visitation to the U.S. Up 3.6 percent Year Over Year in March 2026 Data recently released by the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) show that in March... Continue Reading
This week, IITA’s Advocacy Committee brought the voice of the inbound travel industry directly to Washington through a series of high-level meetings with federal agencies and key congressional leaders, during Destination Capitol Hill (DCH) – the travel industry’s annual... Continue Reading
Data recently released by the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) show that in February 2026: International visitors spent nearly $21.5 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States during the month of February, an increase of 1 percent when compared to... Continue Reading
IITA was proud to once again serve as an education partner at this year’s Go West Summit, helping to bring timely, relevant insight to destinations, suppliers, and industry partners navigating today’s inbound travel landscape. Our National Parks Update session delivered a candid look... Continue Reading
In January 2026, international visitor arrivals to the United States totaled 5,412,343, a decrease of 3.5 percent compared to January 2025 Outbound travel departures from the United States by U.S. citizens totaled 7,802,295 in January 2026, an increase of 5.8 percent compared to January... Continue Reading
An IITA delegation, led by the association’s Advocacy Committee, will be in Washington, D.C. April 13-15 to bring the voice of the international inbound travel industry directly to Congress, Administration officials, and key industry partners. Destination Capitol Hill, organized by U.S.... Continue Reading
Richard Groesz, Director of Contracting for American Ring Travel, participated as an inbound operator expert in the Inbound Insider Steps to Success™ Program contracted by the Iowa Tourism Office for its industry partners in 2025. As an IITA board member, he was happy to serve in this... Continue Reading
