The U.S. tourism industry is in an unprecedented boom across 2024–2025, with record visitor spending and job creation driven by destinations from Texas to New York City, California, Hawaii, Florida, Puerto Rico, and U.S. National Parks.

Looking ahead to 2024–2026, growth remains resilient as events like the FIFA World Cup 2026 and America 250 help sustain momentum, with ongoing investments in infrastructure and sustainability to maintain leadership in global travel.

Florida continues to lead growth through world‑class theme parks, beaches, and cultural attractions, with notable visitor gains in Orlando, Miami, and the Florida Keys in 2024.

U.S. National Parks see record visitation, led by Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, and Zion, driven by outdoor recreation, eco‑tourism, and family‑friendly amenities.

California reports a record $157.3 billion in travel spending in 2024, fueled by entertainment and culture in Los Angeles, nature in its parks, and wine tourism in Napa and Sonoma.

Hawaii maintains strong tourism demand, attracting U.S. and international travelers with its natural beauty, luxury lodging, and eco‑tourism offerings.

New York City rebounds to pre‑pandemic strength, with about 65 million visitors in 2024 and an expected 68.1 million in 2025, contributing around $80 billion to the economy through Broadway, culture, and global arrivals.

Puerto Rico grows as a top destination with Old San Juan’s heritage, El Yunque, and bioluminescent bays drawing international and mainland visitors.

South Carolina anticipates a $31 billion economic impact in 2025, with 17.3 million visitors in 2024 and growth across coastal and inland spots like Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Congaree National Park, and Spoleto Festival USA.

Texas sets records with $97.5 billion in visitor spending, 62 million out‑of‑state travelers, and nearly $200 billion in economic impact, propelled by diverse attractions and major events such as SXSW and the Houston Rodeo.