U.S.-China Tourism Leadership Summit Signals Resurgence of Chinese Travel to America
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 22, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 22, 2024 – The recent 14th U.S.-China Tourism Leadership Summit in Xi'an, China,has set the stage for a significant rebound in Chinese tourism to the United States. This high-level gathering, jointly hosted by Brand USA, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism, signifies a renewed commitment to fostering collaboration and growth within this vital tourism sector.
Revitalizing a Key Economic Driver
Prior to the pandemic, China was a major source of tourism revenue for the United States. In 2019, Chinese visitors spent an estimated $35 billion in the U.S., supporting millions of American jobs and contributing significantly to local economies nationwide. The summit, the first since 2019, aimed to rekindle this crucial economic relationship and facilitate the return of Chinese travelers to American shores.