US travel industry expected to bounce back faster due to visa reforms

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In the 12 months up to Sept.30, the US State Department issued a record 11.5 million visas, 8.5 million of which were visitor visas, said Blinken.

America’s travel industry has gone through a sluggish recovery since the Covid-19 pandemic—reaching just 84% of its pre-pandemic international arrivals by the close of 2023.

Blinken added that the State Department plans to increase the number of visa appointments by 1 million (8.7%) in 2025.

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Markets: IndiaCanadaFranceMexicoSpainUnited States

Topics: Travel spending Recovery Visa processing delays 2026 FIFA World Cup Mega sporting events International visitors Secretary of State Antony Blinken US travel industry US Travel Association Inbound tourism Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo Economic impact

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