Tough talk on tariffs, reports of border detentions and unfavorable exchange rates are putting some travelers, especially Canadians, off trips to the United States this year.
But those in Asia say they’re avoiding trips to the U.S. for different reasons.
Nearly 80% of Southeast Asian travelers said the United States is losing appeal as a travel destination, according to a CNBC Travel survey.
One in four said their interest in visiting the country declined in the past six months, with respondents saying they’re more concerned about potential discrimination, actions by the Trump administration and gun violence than they are about costs.
News about tariffs and U.S. border policies negatively affected younger travelers more than older ones, the survey showed, but younger travelers were still more likely to be interested in traveling to the U.S. overall.
