Spending by international visitors breaks record in first half of year

EXCLUSIVE — International visitors to the United States spent $126.9 billion on U.S. travel and tourism-related goods and services in the first half of 2025, the strongest six-month showing on record.

The new travel exports data, which are set to be released Wednesday by the Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration, covers January through June and marks a 2.2% increase from last year. Trump administration officials praised the news as evidence that the U.S. continues to be a prized destination for tourists.