Visitor arrivals to the US expected to grow 5% in 2010

US Department of Commerce forecasts a 5% year-on-year increase in international visitor arrivals to the US in 2010, followed by a 5% to 7% increase p/a to 2014 (Trend, 18-Jun-2010). According to the Office of Travel & Tourism Industries, arrivals fell 5% in 2009, the first decline since 2003. Forecast arrivals for 2010 are as follows:

• Total international arrivals: +5% year-on-year;
  • South America: +11%;
    • Brazil: +22%;
    • Argentina: +13%;
  • Asia: +9%;
    • China: +22%;
    • South Korea: +18%;
    • Australia: +12%;
    • India: +12%;
    • Japan: +5%.