Tourists avoid the US

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Dutch travel agencies report a significant drop—around 20%—in bookings to the United States since Donald Trump’s inauguration. The decline mainly affects longer round trips, while short city trips (e.g., New York, Chicago) remain relatively stable.

Travellers cite:

• Discomfort with Trump’s policies
• Fear of stricter immigration controls, including concerns about being asked to show social‑media accounts
• A general negative sentiment toward the U.S. political climate

As a result:

• Alternative destinations such as Canada, Asia, Egypt, Australia, and New Zealand are becoming more popular.
• Some agencies say the “Trump effect” is pushing travellers toward other long‑haul destinations.
• Cheap flights keep short U.S. city trips somewhat stable, but longer tours have dropped sharply.