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China's Projected Bookings to the United States

TI News: An information service from Office of Travel & Tourism Industries (OTTI)

July 27, 2011

CHINA'S PROJECTED BOOKINGS TO THE UNITED STATES

CHINA Travel Trade Barometer: Bookings Projected to Remain Strong through the Fourth Quarter of 2011

  • According to the U.S. Department of Commerce sponsored China Travel Trade Barometer, a majority of the tour operators surveyed (as of June 16 - July 1, 2011) reported higher bookings in the second quarter 2011, increasing 16 to 20 percent, on average, compared to second quarter 2010. No one in the travel trade reported declining bookings.
  • Nearly all trade (92%) projected third quarter 2011 bookings from China to the United States to increase. More than half of the respondents projected bookings to be ‘much' higher (52%) and 40 percent of the respondents projected bookings to be higher in the third quarter.
  • On fifth (19%) of the trade projected fourth quarter bookings to be ‘much' higher and 58 percent of the trade projected bookings to be higher compared to last year. Just 15 percent of the travel trade projected bookings to be about the same, with only eight percent projecting bookings to be lower.
  • Over the next six months, the top motivator for travel to the United States was reported to be the exchange rate to the U.S. Dollar. Direct air service to desired locations and promotion by U.S. destinations and businesses were also listed as motivators for increasing bookings to the United States.
  • Visa processing time ranked as the top deterrent for travel to the United States. Pandemics and epidemics (e.g., H1N1 Flu) ranked as the second most concerning deterrent for travel to the United States over the next six months.

NATIONAL EXPORT INITIATIVE:
To improve conditions that directly affect the private sector's ability to export and to boost employment recovery, on March 11, 2010 President Obama created the National Export Initiative (NEI). The automation of the arrival/departure Form [CBP Form I-94W] for Visa Waiver Program travelers supports this initiative as the automated form will greatly improve the measurement and timely release of international arrival data to the United States. To learn more about the NEI, you are encouraged to visit <http://www.trade.gov/nei/index.asp>.

BACKGROUD AND SOURCE:
Travel Market Insights (www.travelmi.com) conducts the Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Japan, Germany and People's Republic of China Travel Trade Barometer programs. The U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Travel and Tourism Industries, is a sponsor and was the initial developer of the barometer program. The Barometer program is conducted with support from the U.S. Commercial Service and various Visit USA Committees and additional sponsors.

The National Tour Association (NTA) in partnership with Travel Market Insights (TMI) and Ivy Alliance (IVY) conducts the China Travel Trade Barometer in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Travel and Tourism Industries.

The Travel Trade Barometer survey is conducted on a quarterly basis in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Japan, Germany and the People's Republic of China and is available through subscription. Discussions with industry partners to add Brazil are in progress. For more information, please contact Scott C. Johnson at Travel Market Insights on 518-668-2559.

Reports sent to subscribers include additional information, such as:

  • Bookings - looking at the past quarter and the next two quarters for U.S. and competitive regional destinations;
  • Short term bookings for more than five specific travel segments; and
  • Over 15 motivators or deterrents for travel to the United States.

Specific (proprietary) destination data is also available through a subscription.

For more information on the Travel Barometer Program, please visit http://tinet.ita.doc.gov/research/programs/barometer/index.html

CONTACT:
U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
Office of Travel and Tourism Industries (OTTI)
1401 Constitution Avenue N.W., Room 1003
Washington, D.C. 20230
Phone: (202) 482-0140
Fax: (202) 482-4279
Email: otti@trade.gov

This service is provided free of charge by: Office of Travel and Tourism Industries.

P.S. If you have any questions or problems please contact otti@trade.gov for assistance.

International Visitation to US Up 13% in April 2011

SPENDING AT $12.5 BILLION FOR THE MONTH

The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced that 5.5 million international visitors traveled to the United States in April 2011, a 13 percent increase over April 2010. In April 2011, increases were registered in seven of the nine overseas regions, with declines of four percent in Asia and one percent in the Caribbean. For the first four months of 2011, visitation (18.4 million) was up five percent compared to the same period in 2010.

International visitors spent $12.5 billion in April 2011, 20 percent more than in April 2010. During the first four months of 2011, international visitors spent 13 percent more than they did during the first four months of 2010.

Highlights
Overseas Resident Visitation

  • In April 2011, overseas resident visitation (2.4 million) was up 24 percent over April 2010.
  • April YTD 2011, overseas resident visits (7.8 million) were up eight percent compared to the same period of 2010.

North American Resident Visitation

  • In April 2011, non-resident visits from Canada (1.9 million) were up nine percent and visits from Mexico (1.2 million) were up two percent.
  • April YTD 2011, non-resident visits from Canada (6.5 million) grew six percent while visits from Mexico (4.1 million) declined one percent.

Top 10 Countries (Sort based on YTD April 2011)

  • In April 2011, eight of the top 10 countries posted increases in resident visitation.
  • April YTD 2011, eight of the top 10 countries posted increases in visitation to the United States.

Top 10 Countries (Sort based on YTD April 2011)

Country of Residence

% Change April
2011 vs. 2010

% Change YTD April
2011 vs. 2010

  Canada

9%

6%

  Mexico

2%

-1%

  United Kingdom

29%

6%

  Japan

-13%

-4%

  Germany

47%

3%

  Brazil

28%

29%

  France

42%

28%

  South Korea

-1%

11%

  Australia

33%

24%

  People's Republic of China
  (EXCL HK)

26%

31%

Top Ports: YTD April 2011
YTD April 2011, visitation through the top 15 ports of entry accounted for 83 percent of all overseas visits-one percentage point below last year. The top three ports (New York, Miami and Los Angeles) accounted for 41 percent of all overseas arrivals, more than one percentage point above last year. Ten of the top 15 ports posted increases in arrivals during the first four months of 2011. Five of these ports posted double-digit increases.

Access to OTTI Data
Manufacturing and Services' Office of Travel and Tourism Industries (OTTI) collects, analyzes and disseminates international travel and tourism statistics from the U.S. Travel and Tourism Statistical System. OTTI produces visitation data tables, including a more detailed region, country and port analyses. To access these data, you are encouraged to visit the OTTI monthly arrivals page at <http://www.tinet.ita.doc.gov/view/m-2011-I-001/index.html>.

National Export Initiative
To improve conditions that directly affect the private sector's ability to export and to boost employment recovery, on March 11, 2010 President Obama created the National Export Initiative (NEI). The automation of the arrival/departure form [CBP Form I-94W] for Visa Waiver Program travelers supports this initiative as the automated form will greatly improve the measurement of international arrival data to the United States. To learn more about the NEI, you are encouraged to visit <http://www.trade.gov/nei/index.asp>.

Throughout this report, percent changes posted for international visitation to the United States for April 2011 were calculated by comparing data in April 2011 to data in April 2010. Also, percent changes posted for year to date 2011 were calculated by comparing data January - April 2011 to data January - April 2010.

This service is provided free of charge by: Office of Travel and Tourism Industries.

North America Bookings to the United States Projected to Grow Through the Summer 2010

TI News: An information service from Office of Travel & Tourism Industries (OTTI)

October 28, 2010

NORTH AMERICA BOOKINGS TO THE UNITED STATES
PROJECTED TO GROW THROUGH THE SUMMER 2010

CANADA Travel Trade Barometer: Second Quarter 2010 Registered Double Digit Growth

  • 2010 bookings from Canada to the United States registered double-digit growth, on average, for the second quarter in a row, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce sponsored Canada Travel Trade Barometer. Canada tour operators reported (as of July 26 – September 6, 2010) that on average, bookings increased 10 to 15 percent in the second quarter 2010.
  • Summer bookings were projected to be higher by just over two thirds (67%) of the respondents.
  • On average, fourth quarter 2010 bookings were projected to be about the same as a year ago, with a small majority (56%) of the travel trade projecting fourth quarter bookings to be higher compared to the same period in 2009.
  • The top motivator for travel in the next six months was listed as accommodation rates. Another motivator was the exchange rate to the U.S. Dollar.
  • The collection of travelers’ personal information ranked as the top deterrent for the second survey in a row. Airfare and the level of promotion by other long-haul destinations rounded out the top three deterrents for travel to the United States in the next six months.

MEXICO Travel Trade Barometer: Solid Growth Continued through Second Quarter 2010

  • According to the U.S. Department of Commerce sponsored Mexico Travel Trade Barometer, Mexico tour operators reported (as of July 23 – September 6, 2010) that after first quarter gains of 10 to 15 percent, 2010 second quarter bookings from Mexico to the United States were reported to increase 16 to 20 percent on average, compared to the same period in 2009.
  • All of the trade projected bookings to be higher in the third quarter 2010. Trade projected fourth quarter to also be higher.
  • In the next six months, accommodation rates continued to be listed as the top motivator for travel to the United States, tied with the exchange rate. Airfare rounded out the top three motivators.
  • In this survey session, the level of promotion by other long-haul destinations jumped to the top of the list as a deterrent. Visa processing was second, with enhanced security rounding out the top three deterrents to travel to the United States.

NATIONAL EXPORT INITIATIVE:
To improve conditions that directly affect the private sector’s ability to export, on March 11, 2010 President Obama created the National Export Initiative (NEI). U.S. bookings data and travel motivators and deterrents outlined in the Travel Trade Barometer reports support OTTI’s ongoing economic analysis and are elements of OTTI’s toolkit to help achieve the goals of the National Export Initiative. To learn more about the NEI, you are encouraged to visit <http://www.trade.gov/nei/index.asp>.

BACKGROUD AND SOURCE:
Travel Market Insights (http://www.travelmi.com/) conducts the Canada, Japan, United Kingdom, Mexico and Germany Travel Trade Barometer programs. The U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Travel and Tourism Industries, is a sponsor and was the initial developer of the barometer program. The Barometer program is conducted with support from the U.S. Commercial Service and various Visit USA Committees and additional sponsors.

The Travel Trade Barometer survey is conducted on a quarterly basis in Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, Mexico and Germany and is available through subscription. Reports sent to subscribers include additional information, such as:

  • Bookings - looking at the past quarter and the next two quarters for U.S. and competitive regional destinations;
  • Short term bookings for more than five specific travel segments; and
  • Over 15 motivators or deterrents for travel to the United States.

Specific (proprietary) destination data is also available through a subscription.

For more information on the Travel Barometer Program, please visit http://tinet.ita.doc.gov/research/programs/barometer/index.html

CONTACT:
U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
Office of Travel and Tourism Industries (OTTI)
1401 Constitution Avenue N.W., Room 1003
Washington, D.C. 20230
Phone: (202) 482-0140
Fax: (202) 482-4279
Email: Tinet_info@ita.doc.gov

This service is provided free of charge by: Office of Travel and Tourism Industries.

P.S. If you have any questions or problems please contact Tinet_Info@ita.doc.gov for assistance.

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International Visitation to U.S. Up 11 Percent for First Six Months of 2010

 

TI News: An information service from Office of Travel & Tourism Industries (OTTI)

October 06, 2010

INTERNATIONAL VISITATION UP 11 PERCENT FOR FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2010

SPENDING AT $65.2 BILLION FOR THE FIRST SIX MONTHS

The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced that for the first six months of 2010, 27.5 million international visitors traveled to the United States, an 11 percent increase over the same period in 2009. In June 2010, 4.7 million international visitors traveled to the United States, an increase of 16 percent over June 2009. June 2010 registered the ninth straight month of increases in U.S. arrivals.

International visitors spent $65.2 billion during the first six months of 2010, eight percent more than the same period in 2009. In June 2010, international visitors spent $11.2 billion, 16 percent more than in June 2009. June 2010 marks the sixth consecutive month of growth in monthly U.S. travel and tourism-related exports.

Highlights

Top 20 Countries
In June 2010, 17 of the top 20 countries posted increases in visitation to the United States. Visitation from 14 of the top 20 countries registered double-digit increases: Canada, Mexico, Japan, France, South Korea, Australia, Brazil, the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong, India, Italy, Colombia, Sweden and Norway.

International Arrivals to United States for June 2010 and Year to Date (YTD) 2010

  • Canada visitation (1.3 million) was up 12 percent in June. Visits (9.2 million) increased 12 percent YTD.
    • In June 2010, air arrivals (441,000) were up 24 percent and land arrivals (889,000) were up nine percent.
    • YTD, air arrivals (3.7 million) were up 15 percent and land arrivals (5.5 million) were up 10 percent.
  • Mexico visitation (1.1 million) was up 18 percent for the month. Visits (6.5 million) increased 11 percent YTD.
    • Air arrivals (122,000) were up 10 percent for the month and land arrivals (960,000) were up 20 percent.
    • YTD, air arrivals (718,000) were up 17 percent and land arrivals (5.8 million) were up 10 percent.
    • Note: For the first time, the Office of Travel and Tourism Industries is reporting Mexico resident travel, obtained from Banco de Mexico, which gives a more comprehensive picture of the inbound market than what has been previously reported. The Department of Homeland Security I-94 continues to be the source of air-only inbound travel.
  • Overseas visitation
    • In June 2010, overseas visitation (2.3 million) was up 17 percent over June 2009.
    • June YTD 2010, overseas visits (11.8 million) were up 11 percent compared to the same period 2009.
    • Compared to 2008, June 2010 overseas visits were up 4 percent.
    • June YTD 2010, overseas visits were down less than one percent (0.6%) compared to the first six months of 2008.
  • Visitation from Western Europe increased four percent for the month and was flat YTD.
    • Visitation from 15 Western European markets was up for the month. Fourteen markets were up YTD.
    • Seven of the top 10 markets registered increases in June (France +20%, Italy +18%, Spain +4%, Netherlands +0.4%, Sweden +18%, Switzerland +3%, and Norway +23%).
    • Visits from the United Kingdom dropped two percent in June and dropped four percent YTD.
  • Eastern Europe visits increased five percent for the month, but were flat YTD.
  • Visitation from Asia increased 52 percent in June and was up 27 percent YTD.
    • All of the top Asian markets registered increases in June (Japan +64%, South Korea +59%, China & Hong Kong +87%, India +21%, and Taiwan +16%).
  • Visits from South America increased 17 percent for the month and grew 21 percent YTD.
    • In June 2010, visits from Brazil, Colombia and Argentina were up 30 percent, 15 percent and 39 percent, respectively. U.S. visitation from Venezuela decreased 14 percent for the month.
    • YTD, visits from Brazil increased 40 percent, visits from Colombia grew 19 percent, and visits from Argentina were up 24 percent. YTD, visits from Venezuela dropped seven percent.
  • Visits from Central America were flat for the month but increased one percent YTD.
  • Visitation from the Caribbean increased two percent in June and grew eight percent for the year.
    • Visits from the Dominican Republic, the region's top market, accounting for 22 percent of all visits, increased 12 percent in June 2010.
    • YTD visits from the Dominican Republic increased 12 percent.
  • Oceania visitation was up 39 percent in June and increased 27 percent YTD.
    • Australia accounted for 80 percent of all visits from the region in June 2010. Visits from Australia increased 39 percent for the month and grew 28 percent YTD.
  • Visitation from the Middle East increased 18 percent in June and was up 12 percent YTD.
    • Israel's visitation increased three percent in June but was flat YTD.
  • Africa visitation grew 14 percent in June 2010 and increased 10 percent YTD.

Top Ports
In June 2010, visitation through the top 15 ports of entry accounted for 84 percent of all overseas visits-nearly two percentage points lower than last year. The top three ports (New York JFK, Miami and Los Angeles) accounted for 38 percent of all overseas arrivals, one percentage point below June 2009. Thirteen of the top 15 ports posted increases in arrivals in June 2010. Six of these ports posted double-digit increases. This upturn in the total of overseas arrivals reverses the majority of the declines registered in June 2009.

Access to OTTI Data
Manufacturing and Services' Office of Travel and Tourism Industries (OTTI) collects, analyzes and disseminates international travel and tourism statistics from the U.S. Travel and Tourism Statistical System. OTTI produces visitation data tables, including a more detailed region, country and port analyses. To access this data, you are encouraged to visit the OTTI monthly arrivals page at <http://www.tinet.ita.doc.gov/view/m-2010-I-001/index.html>.

National Export Initiative
To improve conditions that directly affect the private sector's ability to export, on March 11, 2010 President Obama created the National Export Initiative (NEI). The automation of the arrival/departure form [CBP Form I-94W] for Visa Waiver Program travelers supports this initiative as the automated form will greatly improve the measurement and timely release of international arrival data to the United States. The Office of Travel and Tourism Industries (OTTI) is a member of the I-94W Elimination Project Inter-agency Working Group and will work to ensure that I-94 international arrival data for visitors from visa-waiver countries will continue to be processed in a seamless fashion after the paper form is discontinued. To learn more about the NEI, you are encouraged to visit <http://www.trade.gov/nei/index.asp>.

This service is provided free of charge by: Office of Travel and Tourism Industries.

P.S. If you have any questions or problems please contact Tinet_Info@ita.doc.gov for assistance.

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International Visitor Spending in the United States: June 2010


International Visitor Spending in the United States: June 2010

U.S. travel and tourism exports up for sixth consecutive month

The U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced that international visitors spent an estimated $11.1 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States during the month of June—$1.4 billion more (15%) than was spent in June 2009—marking the sixth consecutive month of growth in monthly U.S. travel and tourism exports. International visitor spending in the United States has increased, on average, $732 million a month in 2010.

·         Travel Receipts: Purchases of travel and tourism-related goods and services by international visitors traveling in the United States totaled $8.6 billion during June, an increase of nearly 14 percent when compared to last year. These goods and services include food, lodging, recreation, gifts, entertainment, local transportation in the United States, and other items incidental to foreign travel.

·         Passenger Fare Receipts: Fares received by U.S. carriers (and U.S. vessel operators) from international visitors increased by nearly 17 percent to $2.5 billion for the month, an increase of $362 million when compared to June 2009.

International visitors have spent an estimated $64.6 billion on U.S. travel and tourism-related goods and services year to date (January through June), an increase of 7 percent compared to the same period last year.

Americans have increased their spending ever-so-slightly in 2010, too, spending nearly $50.6 billion abroad year to date (up 2%)—resulting in a $14.0 billion trade surplus for travel and tourism.

Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis (August 2010).

The U.S. Office of Travel and Tourism Industries (OTTI) is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating international travel and tourism statistics for the U.S. Travel and Tourism Statistical System. For more monthly travel and tourism-related trade data dating back to 1992, please visit:

<  http://tinet.ita.doc.gov/outreachpages/download_data_table/Monthly_Exports_Imports_Balance.xls>.

The U.S. Office of Travel and Tourism Industries (OTTI) is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating international travel and tourism statistics for the U.S. Travel and Tourism Statistical System. For more monthly travel and tourism-related trade data dating back to 1992, please visit:

 

< http://tinet.ita.doc.gov/outreachpages/download_data_table/Monthly_Exports_Imports_Balance.xls>.

This service is provided free of charge by: Office of Travel and Tourism Industries.

P.S. If you have any questions or problems please contact Tinet_Info@ita.doc.gov for assistance.

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U.S. Travel Abroad Declined Three Percent in 2009 - Spending Down 12 Percent from 2008

 

TI News: An information service from Office of Travel & Tourism Industries (OTTI)

June 30, 2010

U.S. Travel Abroad Declined Three Percent in 2009

Spending Down 12 Percent from 2008

The overall U.S. outbound market totaled 61.5 million in 2009, down three percent compared to 2008. Travel to overseas regions declined two percent, while travel to Mexico and Canada declined four percent and seven percent, respectively.

The top five countries in 2009, measured by U.S. visitation, were: Mexico (19.5 million), Canada (11.7 million), the United Kingdom (2.7 million), France (1.9 million) and Italy (1.8 million).

In 2009, U.S. travelers set records for travel to the regions of Central America, Africa and the Middle East, and to the countries of Greece, Dominican Republic, Israel and India.

Spending by U.S. residents traveling abroad (imports) totaled $99.2 billion, down 12 percent from 2008. Spending within foreign countries (travel payments) amounted to $73.2 billion, down eight percent, and spending on air transportation, via foreign air carriers (passenger fare payments), totaled $26.0 billion in 2009, down 20 percent. Top countries for U.S. spending included Mexico ($9.6 billion), the United Kingdom ($7.8 billion), Canada ($6.2 billion), Japan ($4.8 billion) and Germany ($4.6 billion).

U.S. International Travelers
Source: Office of Travel and Tourism Industries, U.S. Department of Commerce

For U.S. outbound tables, trend lines, profiles and analysis, please check this link: <http://www.tinet.ita.doc.gov/outreachpages/outbound.general_information.outbound_overview.html>.

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International Visitor Spending in the United States: April 2010

 

TI News: An information service from Office of Travel & Tourism Industries (OTTI)

June 22, 2010

International Visitor Spending in the United States: April 2010

Fourth Consecutive Month of Growth in U.S. Travel and Tourism Exports

The U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced that international visitors spent an estimated $10.9 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States during the month of April - nearly $730 million more (7%) than was spent in April 2009 - marking the fourth consecutive month of growth in U.S. travel and tourism exports. Monthly international visitor spending has increased, on average, $508 million a month in 2010.

  • Travel Receipts: Purchases of travel and tourism-related goods and services by international visitors traveling in the United States totaled $8.4 billion during April, an increase of nearly 8 percent when compared to last year. These goods and services include food, lodging, recreation, gifts, entertainment, local transportation in the United States, and other items incidental to foreign travel.

  • Passenger Fare Receipts: Fares received by U.S. carriers (and U.S. vessel operators) from international visitors increased by nearly 6 percent to $2.4 billion for the month, an increase of $132 million when compared to April 2009.

International visitors have spent more than $42.8 billion on U.S. travel and tourism-related goods and services year to date (January through April), an increase of 5 percent compared to the same period last year.

Americans have increased their spending ever-so-slightly in 2010, too, spending more than $33.9 billion abroad year to date (up 1%) - resulting in an $8.9 billion trade surplus for travel and tourism.

Change in 'U.S. Travel and Tourism Exports'
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis (June 2010).

The U.S. Office of Travel and Tourism Industries (OTTI) is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating international travel and tourism statistics for the U.S. Travel and Tourism Statistical System. For more monthly travel and tourism-related trade data dating back to 1992, please visit: <http://tinet.ita.doc.gov/outreachpages/download_data_table/Monthly_Exports_Imports_Balance.xls>.

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U.S. International Air Travel Abroad Up Six Percent in March 2010

 

TI News: An information service from Office of Travel & Tourism Industries (OTTI)

June 15, 2010

U.S. INTERNATIONAL AIR TRAVEL ABROAD UP SIX PERCENT IN MARCH 2010 (1)

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that the U.S. outbound non-stop air passenger market totaled 3.3 million in March 2010, increasing six percent compared to March 2009. Top outbound markets were Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean and Asia. Air travel was up to all international markets except Mexico which was flat compared to March 2009. Double-digit increases were posted by the Caribbean, Asia, Canada, Middle East, Oceania and Africa.

In the first three months of 2010, the outbound air market increased three percent when compared to the same period in 2009, reaching 8.6 million. From July 2009, U.S. air travel abroad has registered month-over-month increases in eight of nine months. In the first three months of 2010, positive growth occurred in five of the eight overseas regions, with Oceania, the Middle East and Africa posting double-digit increases. Outbound travel to Canada was up five percent but down two percent to Mexico.

U.S. spending in March 2010 by U.S. travelers on foreign carrier passenger fares totaled $2.3 billion, up eight percent compared to March 2009. For the month, the balance of trade for passenger fares was a $3 million deficit.

Highlights: U.S. Citizen Air Traffic to Overseas Regions, Canada & Mexico

  • Overseas markets increased seven percent in March and five percent year to date.
  • Europe grew one percent for the month but decreased one percent for the year.
  • Asia grew 13 percent for the month and was up nine percent year to date.
  • Canada increased 11 percent for the month and grew five percent for the year.
  • The Caribbean increased 11 percent in March and increased six percent year to date.
  • For the month, air traffic to Mexico was flat. For the year, air traffic to Mexico decreased two percent.
  • South America was up three percent for the month but flat year to date.
  • Central America was up two percent for the month but down one percent year to date.
  • The Middle East was up 44 percent in March and 38 percent for the year.
  • Oceania increased 11 percent for the month and 15 percent year to date.
  • Africa increased 18 percent for the month and 16 percent for the year.

Background
Manufacturing and Services’ Office of Travel and Tourism Industries (OTTI) collects, analyzes and disseminates international travel and tourism statistics for the U.S. Travel and Tourism Statistical System. To view the OTTI U.S. departure data tables that provide monthly estimates of U.S. air travel abroad by world region and the rate of change each month and year-to-date, please visit: <http://www.tinet.ita.doc.gov/view/m-2010-O-001/index.html>.

For more detail information on the U.S. international travel abroad research program, please visit: <http://tinet.ita.doc.gov/research/programs/i92/index.html>.

U.S. Department of Commerce
International Trade Administration
Office of Travel and Tourism Industries (OTTI)
1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Room 1003
Washington, D.C. 20230
Phone:(202) 482-0140; Fax: (202) 482-2887
Website: <http://www.tinet.ita.doc.gov/>
Email: Tinet_info@ita.doc.gov

1 Throughout this report, percent changes posted for U.S. air travelers for March 2010 were calculated by comparing data in March 2010 to data in March 2009. Also, percent changes posted for year to date 2010 were calculated by comparing data January – March 2010 to data January – March 2009.

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International Visitors Spending in the United States: March 2010

 

TI News: An information service from Office of Travel & Tourism Industries (OTTI)

June 04, 2010

International Visitors Spending in the United States: March 2010

Largest Increase in Monthly U.S. Travel and Tourism-Related Exports since August ‘08

The U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced that international visitors spent an estimated $10.8 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States during the month of March—nearly $1.1 billion more (11%) than was spent in March 2010—marking the second consecutive month of growth in U.S. travel and tourism exports.

  • Travel Receipts: Purchases of travel and tourism-related goods and services by international visitors traveling in the United States totaled $8.4 billion during March, an increase of nearly 13 percent when compared to last year. These goods and services include food, lodging, recreation, gifts, entertainment, local transportation in the United States, and other items incidental to foreign travel.

  • Passenger Fare Receipts: Fares received by U.S. carriers (and U.S. vessel operators) from international visitors increased by nearly 6 percent to $2.4 billion for the month, an increase of $126 million for the month when compared to last year.

International visitors have spent nearly $31.8 billion on U.S. travel and tourism-related goods and services year to date (January through March), an increase of 4 percent compared to the same period last year. Americans have increased their spending, too, spending nearly $25.5 billion abroad year to date—resulting in a $6.3 billion trade surplus for travel and tourism.

Changes in 'U.S. Travel and Tourism Exports'
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis (May 2010).

The U.S. Office of Travel and Tourism Industries (OTTI) is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating international travel and tourism statistics for the U.S. Travel and Tourism Statistical System. For more monthly travel and tourism-related trade data dating back to 1992, please visit:
< http://tinet.ita.doc.gov/outreachpages/download_data_table/Monthly_Exports_Imports_Balance.xls >.

This service is provided free of charge by: Office of Travel and Tourism Industries.

P.S. If you have any questions or problems please contact Tinet_Info@ita.doc.gov for assistance.

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International Visitation Up 22 Percent in February 2010: Spending at $10.5 Billion for the Month

 
 

TI News: An information service from Office of Travel & Tourism Industries (OTTI)

May 17, 2010

INTERNATIONAL VISITATION UP 22 PERCENT IN FEBRUARY 2010

SPENDING AT $10.5 BILLION FOR THE MONTH

The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced that 3.5 million international visitors traveled to the United States in February 2010, an increase of 22 percent over February 2009. February 2010 registered the fifth straight month of increases in U.S. arrivals. For the first two months of 2010, visitation was up 15 percent compared to the same period in 2009.

International visitors spent $10.5 billion in February 2010, three percent more than in February 2009. February 2010 marks the first increase in monthly U.S. travel and tourism-related exports since 2008.

Highlights

Top 20 Countries
In February 2010, 17 of the top 20 countries posted increases in visitation to the United States. Visitation from 12 of the top 20 countries registered double-digit increases: Mexico, Japan, Brazil, South Korea, the People’s Republic of China and Hong Kong, Australia, Italy, Argentina, India, Spain, Taiwan, and Switzerland.

International Arrivals to United States for February 2010 and Year to Date (YTD) 2010

  • Canada visitation (1.2 million) was up eight percent in February. Visits (2.5 million) increased 11 percent YTD.
    • In February 2010, air arrivals (603,000) were up nine percent and land arrivals (579,000) were up seven percent.
    • YTD, air arrivals (1.2 million) were up 10 percent and land arrivals (1.2 million) were up 11 percent.
  • Mexico visitation (704,000) was up 114 percent for the month. Visits (1.1 million) increased 53 percent YTD.
    • Air arrivals (91,000) were up 15 percent for the month and land arrivals (612,000) were up 147 percent. The Departments of Commerce and Homeland Security will continue to monitor the surge in Mexico land arrivals.
    • YTD, air arrivals (192,000) were up 11 percent and land arrivals (925,000) were up 66 percent.
  • For the month, overseas visitation (1.6 million) was up 11 percent over February 2009. YTD, overseas visits (3.3 million) were up 10 percent.
  • Visitation from Western Europe increased two percent for the month and YTD.
    • Visitation from 16 Western European markets was up for the month. Fifteen markets were up YTD.
    • Eight of the top 10 markets registered increases in February (Germany +3%, France +3%, Italy +11%, Netherlands +7%, Spain +11%, Sweden +5%, Switzerland +21%, and Norway +23%).
    • Visits from the United Kingdom dropped two percent in February and dropped three percent YTD. This was the smallest decline in visits from the United Kingdom since September 2008.
  • Eastern Europe visits increased one percent for the month but was flat YTD.
  • Visitation from Asia increased 27 percent in February and was up 19 percent YTD.
    • Nine of the top 10 markets registered increases in February (Japan +13%, South Korea +60%, the People’s Republic of China +90%, India +18%, Taiwan +94%, Hong Kong +68%, the Philippines +5%, Singapore +28%, and Malaysia +8%).
  • Visits from South America increased 19 percent for the month and grew 18 percent YTD.
    • In February 2010, visits from Brazil, Argentina and Colombia were up 40 percent, 11 percent and 17 percent, respectively. U.S. visitation from Venezuela decreased three percent for the month.
    • YTD, visits from Brazil increased 34 percent, visits from Argentina grew 11 percent, and visits from Colombia were up 19 percent. YTD, visits from Venezuela dropped six percent.
  • Visits from Central America were flat for the month but increased four percent YTD.
  • Visitation from the Caribbean decreased seven percent in February and was flat for the year.
    • Visits from the Dominican Republic, the region’s top market, accounting for 20 percent of all visits, decreased one percent in February 2010.
    • YTD visits from the Dominican Republic increased eight percent.
  • Oceania visitation was up 32 percent in February and increased 24 percent YTD.
    • Australia accounted for 86 percent of all visits from the region in February 2010. Visits from Australia increased 37 percent for the month and grew 28 percent YTD.
  • Visitation from the Middle East increased seven percent in February and was up 12 percent YTD.
    • Israel’s visitation decreased one percent in February but grew three percent YTD.
  • Africa visitation grew nine percent in February 2010 and increased five percent YTD.

Top Ports
In February 2010, visitation through the top 15 ports of entry accounted for 85 percent of all overseas visits-two percentage points lower than last year. The top three ports (Miami, New York JFK, and Los Angeles) accounted for 39 percent of all overseas arrivals, one percentage point below February 2009. Thirteen of the top 15 ports posted increases in arrivals in February 2010. Five of these ports posted double-digit increases. This upturn in the total of overseas arrivals reverses the majority of the declines registered in February 2009.

National Export Initiative
To improve conditions that directly affect the private sector’s ability to export, on March 11, 2010 President Obama created the National Export Initiative (NEI). The automation of the arrival/departure form [CBP Form I-94W] for Visa Waiver Program travelers supports this initiative as the automated form will greatly improve the measurement and timely release of international arrival data to the United States. The Office of Travel and Tourism Industries (OTTI) is a member of the I-94W Elimination Project Inter-agency Working Group and will work to ensure that I-94 international arrival data for visitors from visa-waiver countries will continue to be processed in a seamless fashion after the paper form is discontinued. To learn more about the NEI, you are encouraged to visit <http://www.trade.gov/nei/index.asp>.

Background
Manufacturing and Services’ Office of Travel and Tourism Industries (OTTI) collects, analyzes and disseminates international travel and tourism statistics from the U.S. Travel and Tourism Statistical System. OTTI produces visitation data tables, including a business and pleasure arrivals rate of change analysis and a more detailed region, country and port analyses. To learn more, you are encouraged to visit: <http://www.tinet.ita.doc.gov/view/m-2010-I-001/index.html>.

 

 

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