The Collapse of U.S. Tourism (and Why Americans Are Fleeing)

Traveling with Kristin April 22, 2025
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Want to live abroad or travel the world? You're in the right place! Subscribe for weekly videos about moving or retiring abroad. Kristin Wilson is an international relocation specialist who's traveled to 63 countries in 20 years. She's the author of Digital Nomads For Dummies, Moving Abroad For Dummies, and is the Go Overseas Mentor at International Living. She's also the host of the Traveling with Kristin podcast with more than 500K downloads in 189 countries. Kristin’s work has garnered more than 100 Million views across online media platforms. She's been featured in Atlas Obscura, BBC News, Bloomberg Businessweek, Business Insider, HuffPost, HGTV’s House Hunters International, The Independent, New York Times, The Today Show, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and more. To work with me or get in touch, click the links below. https://creatorcontacts.com/?ref=travelingwithkristin

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Is the U.S. losing its allure? This video dives into the concerning trend of declining tourism in the United States and the startling statistic that 42% of Americans are considering moving abroad. We'll explore the reasons behind both phenomena, from changing perceptions of the U.S. to the growing appeal of international living. What does this potential exodus mean for the future of America? Let's discuss! Thinking of making the leap? Get help moving abroad: https://travelingwithkristin.com/relocation Featured in this video: Why U.S. tourism is declining Factors driving Americans to consider leaving Impacts on the future of the U.S. Visa information and passport concerns Order your copy of the Moving Abroad For Dummies book: https://amzn.to/4eTs9T2 Watch next: 👀 Why People Are Leaving the USA: https://youtu.be/oxyfkqSeiNo How I See the US After Living in Europe: https://youtu.be/vk-5bg-woWI How I See the US After Living Abroad for 15 Years: https://youtu.be/DO5x_tJBn7w My Plan B - EU Citizenship Journey: https://youtu.be/EoCxIeRAjWo Why I Stayed in the US This Year: https://youtu.be/Zj3wFMzTkj4 Chapters: 00:00 Intro 1:37 Why Tourists Are Boycotting the U.S. 3:07 Numbers and Negative Impacts 4:43 Why Americans Want to Move Abroad 7:41 Gen X, Gen Z, Millennials, Baby Boomers 9:38 How To Get a Visa 10:11 U.S. Passport At Risk? •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 👱🏻‍♀️ About: Kristin Wilson is the author of Moving Abroad For Dummies. She's the creator and host of the top-rated Traveling with Kristin Podcast and YouTube channel. She's traveled to more than 60 countries and has been helping people move overseas since 2005. ❤️ Subscribe for more videos about moving abroad, retiring overseas, and life outside the U.S.: https://www.youtube.com/travelingwithkristin 📸 Follow on Instagram: http://bit.ly/TWKinstagram 🎙 Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/twkpodcast 💌 Stay in touch with my weekly travel newsletter: https://bit.ly/twktravel PS: This video is for entertainment purposes only and is not consulting or advice. Video descriptions may contain affiliate or refer-a-friend links for products I use and recommend. Thanks for supporting the channel! American Expats Survey: https://theharrispoll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Americans-Expats-Feb-2025.pdf •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #america #movingabroad #livingabroad #leavingusa