Number of tourists from China to the United States

American officials predict that the number of China tourists visiting the United States will increase by 2% this year, reaching 3.3 million, and will reach 4.1 million by 223. The latest data shows that the number of China tourists visiting the United States is declining, and American destinations and tourist hub cities are seeking relevant measures to reverse this trend. According to the National Tourism Office (NTTO), in 218, the number of tourists from China to the United States was 2.9 million, down 5.7% year-on-year. According to the Associated Press, this is the first time since 23 that the number of tourists from China to the United States has dropped year-on-year. The trade war between China and the United States may be one of the reasons why the tourism markets of the two countries have turned cold. At present, the United States imposes a 25% tariff on $2 billion worth of goods imported from China, and China has also taken corresponding measures to impose tariffs on $6 billion worth of goods imported from the United States. Another reason for the decline in the number of tourists from China to the United States may be related to the travel warning issued by China to the United States last summer. China had previously warned China citizens to be alert to the shooting, robbery and high medical expenses in the United States. The United States then responded by issuing a warning to American travelers heading for China. On the other hand, the economic uncertainty in the mainland of China is also a potential factor, and many tourists choose Hong Kong, Taiwan Province, Macau and other tourist destinations closer to home. Wolfgang Wang Liji, director of China Institute of Outbound Tourism (COTRI), said that China outbound tourists may also choose more exotic destinations such as Croatian and Nepalese. After ten years of vigorous development, China's tourism market to the United States has returned to a stable trend. According to the data of consulting firm McKinsey, in 2, the number of China tourists visiting the United States reached 249,. With the increase of China tourists' income, the optimization of long-distance routes and the relaxation of visa restrictions, this number more than tripled to 82, in 21, and tripled again in 215. From 216 to 217, the number of China tourists to the United States exceeded 3 million, but in 217, it only increased by 4% year-on-year, setting the lowest growth rate for more than 1 years. Most industry observers believe that the middle class in China will only continue to increase, and any market downturn is only a temporary situation. The US government predicts that the number of China tourists visiting the US will increase by 2% this year, reaching 3.3 million, and will reach 4.1 million by 223. In addition, the number of international tourists to the United States has generally shown a downward trend. Although the data for 218 has not been fully released, the number of international travelers to the United States in 216 decreased by 2% year-on-year, and it remained the same in 217. Among all international tourists, China tourists contribute the most. Because of the great dependence on the consumption power of tourists in China, once the number of tourists in China decreases, the tourist destination will be obviously affected. From 28 to 216, the tourism consumption expenditure of China tourists (excluding international students) increased by more than 6%, reaching $18.9 billion. Experts said that in order to ensure tourists' consumption income, the US tourism industry needs to better meet the changing consumption needs of China tourists. Larry Yu, a professor of hotel management at George Washington University in the United States, pointed out that China tourists, especially young tourists, are increasingly using social apps such as WeChat to plan their trips, and they are used to using mobile phones to complete online payments. These travelers are no longer inclined to travel in groups. Some tourist attractions are also beginning to adapt to these new trends. Beverly Center Mall in Los Angeles used to serve a wide range of people, but now its focus has shifted to small groups of 1 people or less. Beverly Shopping Center is also connected to China UnionPay, a digital payment service. In addition, Washington, D.C. became the first American city to launch an interactive guide on the WeChat platform.