Hollywood does a commendable job in terms of making the United States an attractive place. A few of the most well-known movies and TV shows are shot here, and they often showcase the way of life in America. It’s only normal that, as a result, the U.S. has become the place to see.
24/7 Tempo recognized that the country’s majority of visitors come from using data from the National Trade & Tourism Office. Of the almost 80 million foreign visitors last year, around 71 million, or 92%, came from the 25 countries on this list. A lot of people prefer to travel during the summers. However, with climates that differ significantly related to region and cities, America draws global travelers all through the year.
In fact, in 2017, as per the UN World Tourism Organization, the U.S. was the third most-visited country in the world. The tourism industry supports about 7.8 million jobs. In 2017, it generated more than $1.6 trillion, which was 2.8% of the entire gross domestic product.
Tourists poured because of different reasons — iconic places, shopping, art, entertainment. They get an opportunity to see a glimpse of the incredibly diverse country and the American way of life. Some things may surprise them — like super-sized foods, drinks, and highways, while others — the scenery, massive celebrations, and national pride — may motivate them. Tourists love to explore the attractions, too — and in the U.S. Mother Nature has many hits. These are the most beautiful attractions in America.
Foreign visitors contribute to the economy. The amount has been rising progressively since 2004. Last year alone, tourists spent more than $256 billion in the United States. The biggest spenders’ were from China, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the United Kingdom. But they don’t spend as much as Americans do when they travel — here are the countries that spend the most abroad.
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