Trends, Growth, and Opportunity Analysis of Outbound Tourism in the United States

United States Outbound Tourism Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook

The demand for outbound tourism in the United States is expected to be valued at USD 108.81 billion in 2024 and reach USD 412.26 billion by 2034. Outbound tourism is expected to progress at an impressive CAGR of 14.2% through 2034.

Industry Outlook

Attributes	Key Insights
USA Outbound Tourism Industry Size, 2024	USD 108.81 billion
Industry Size, 2023	USD 95.63 billion
Projected Industry Size, 2034	USD 412.26 billion
Value-based CAGR (2024 to 2034)	14.2%

United States Outbound Tourism Growth Drivers and Demand Analysis

• Tourists from the United States are increasingly flocking outbound not only to roam destinations but also to immerse themselves in the culture of the region. Thus, outbound tourism’s function is increasing in consumers’ eyes in the United States.
• The United States is recognized to be a melting pot of cultures and an increasing number of tourists in the country are traveling internationally to connect to their roots.
• Rising disposable income in the United States is enabling the population of the country to spend more money on outbound tourism activities.
• The United States passport is in the top 10 when it comes to passport rankings, allowing American tourists to travel to nearly every recognized country in the world. Thus, the ease factor is propelling the outbound tourism industry in the country.
• By highlighting previously little-explored locales around the world or showcasing popular destinations in a new light, social media is playing a key role in inducing wanderlust among the population of the United States and leading to growth in outbound tourism in the country.

Emerging Travel Trends in the U.S. Outbound Tourism Sector

• Mexico remains the region that Americans travel to the most, with a survey by the National Travel and Tourism Office of the United States pegging the number at 33.5 million in 2022. The vibrant culture of the nation, along with party hotspots like Acapulco and Tijuana, is inducing more outbound tourism from the United States to the country.
• Increasing number of American patients are taking the plunge and traveling abroad for medical tourism. This trend is particularly evident in Americans traveling to Asian countries for local remedies not widely available in the United States, like Ayurveda treatments in India.
• Rise in pollution levels in the United States is seeing an increasing number of tourists in the country traveling abroad for escapism. Beaches in the Caribbean and jungle safaris in Africa are winning over tourists from the United States.
• Continuing expansion of American companies in the United States is seeing more international travel from the country for business purposes.
• Passionate sports culture in the United States is helping the outbound tourism industry in the country. A survey commissioned by Visit Anaheim that about 45% of American sports fans have traveled abroad to watch sports and 35% have planned international trips around the location of a sporting event.
• With remote work becoming more prominent among the American population, an increasing number of Americans are taking workcations, thus increasing the scope of outbound tourism from the United States.

Restrictive Factors Impacting U.S. Outbound Tourism Growth

Worsening geopolitical conditions and rising flight prices are factors restraining the growth of outbound tourism in the United States. Safety concern while traveling abroad is another factor impeding the growth of the industry.

United States Outbound Tourism Industry Analysis by Top Investment Segments

Leisure Travel is the Overwhelming Reason for Outbound Travel Among American Consumers

Leisure travel is anticipated to account for 45.0% of the industry share in 2024. Some of the reasons it is the top reason for outbound tourism are:

• Rising disposable income among the American youth is seeing the young generation of the country more inclined towards taking luxurious holidays. Thus, leisure-based abroad trips are getting more extensive among American tourists.
• Tourists are traveling abroad in the United States to immerse themselves entirely in the traditions of the locale they are visiting. Thus, the scope of leisure travel is increasing in the United States outbound tourism.

Attributes	Details
Top Purpose	Leisure Travel
Industry Share (2024)	45.0%

Families are the Predominant Configuration of Outbound Tourists from the United States

In 2024, families are expected to account for 44.3% of the industry share by tourist type. Some of the reasons families remain the predominant type of tourists are:

• Tourist companies in the United States advertising attractive packages for group travel are seeing tourist units comprised of families travel abroad more.
• Rising concerns with safety and comfort show that American consumers prefer taking trips with families over solo travel.

Attributes	Details
Top Tourist Type	Family
Industry Share (2024)	44.3%

Leading Suppliers of United States Outbound Tourism Services

Framing attractive packages and introducing discounts, offers, and more, is a common policy among players in the United States. Extensive trips spanning multiple countries are also being increasingly offered by these tour providers.

Butterfield & Robinson is one of the prominent players in the American outbound tourism landscape. The company is attracting consumers through its luxury tours. Other players are focused on partnerships and mergers to strengthen their position in the landscape.

Recent Developments

• In July 2023, Brand USA hosted its first sales mission in Japan.
• In 2019, LoungeBuddy, a platform that aims to ease access to lounges in airports, was acquired by American Express.

Key Insights and Strategic Highlights in the U.S. Outbound Tourism Industry Report

• USA Overseas Tourism Industry Analysis
• Growth Forecast of Traveling Abroad from the United States
• USA Tourist Spending Overseas Assessment
• USA Outbound Tourism Growth Report
• Demand in the USA Outbound Tourism Industry
• Industry Value of the USA Outbound Tourism

Report Scope Table - United States Outbound Tourism Market

Report Attributes	Details
Current Total Market Size (2024)	USD 108.81 billion
Projected Market Size (2034)	USD 412.26 billion
CAGR (2024 to 2034)	14.2%
Base Year for Estimation	2023
Historical Period	2019 to 2023
Projections Period	2024 to 2034
Quantitative Units	USD billion for value and million trips for volume
Purposes Analyzed (Segment 1)	Business, Leisure, VFR (Visiting Friends and Relatives), Others
Booking Channels Analyzed (Segment 2)	Phone Booking, Online Booking, In-Person Booking
Tourism Types Analyzed (Segment 3)	Cultural & Heritage Tourism, Medical Tourism, Eco/Sustainable Tourism, Sports Tourism, Wellness Tourism, Others
Tourist Types Analyzed (Segment 4)	Independent Traveller, Package Traveller, Tour Group, Family
Age Groups Analyzed (Segment 5)	15–25 Years, 26–35 Years, 36–45 Years, 46–55 Years, 66–75 Years
Key Players influencing the U.S. Outbound Tourism Market	Butterfield & Robinson, Expedia Inc., Priceline Group, American Express Global Business Travel, BCD Travel, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, HRG North America, FC US, American Express Travels, Travel Leaders Group
Additional Attributes	Dollar sales driven by cultural immersion and premium vacation preferences, family group travel dominating package tours, online booking surging due to convenience and discounts, leisure tourism expanding through experiential travel trends, outbound demand rising across wellness, medical, and heritage tourism categories.
Customization and Pricing	Customization and Pricing Available on Request

Table of Content

• 1. Executive Summary
• 2. Market Overview
• 3. Market Background
• 4. Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast, 2024 to 2034
• 5. Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Purpose Type
  • 5.1. Business
  • 5.2. Holiday/Leisure
  • 5.3. VFR & Others
• 6. Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Booking Channel
  • 6.1. Phone Booking
  • 6.2. Online Booking
  • 6.3. In Person Booking
• 7. Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Tourism Type
  • 7.1. Cultural & Heritage Tourism
  • 7.2. Medical Tourism
  • 7.3. Eco/Sustainable Tourism
  • 7.4. Sports Tourism
  • 7.5. Wellness Tourism & Others
• 8. Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Tour Type
  • 8.1. Independent Traveller
  • 8.2. Package Traveller
  • 8.3. Tour Group
• 9. Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Age Group
  • 9.1. 15-25 Years
  • 9.2. 26-35 Years
  • 9.3. 36-45 Years
  • 9.4. 46-55 Years
  • 9.5. 56-65 Years
  • 9.6. 66-75 Years
  • 9.7. More Than 75 Years
• 10. Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Region
  • 10.1. West (USA)
  • 10.2. Midwest (USA)
  • 10.3. Northeast (USA)
  • 10.4. South (USA)
• 11. West (USA) Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034
• 12. Midwest (USA) Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034
• 13. Northeast (USA) Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034
• 14. South (USA) Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034
• 15. Market Structure Analysis
• 16. Competition Analysis
  • 16.1. Butterfield & Robinson
  • 16.2. Expedia Inc.
  • 16.3. Priceline Group
  • 16.4. American Express Global Business Travel
  • 16.5. BCD Travel
  • 16.6. Carlson Wagonlit Travel
  • 16.7. HRG North America
  • 16.8. FC US
  • 16.9. American Express Travels
  • 16.10. Travel Leaders Group
• 17. Assumptions & Acronyms Used
• 18. Research Methodology

List of Tables

Table 1: Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Region, 2019 to 2034

Table 2: Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Purpose Type, 2019 to 2034

Table 3: Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Booking Channel, 2019 to 2034

Table 4: Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Tourism Type, 2019 to 2034

Table 5: Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Tour Type, 2019 to 2034

Table 6: Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Age Group, 2019 to 2034

Table 7: West (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Purpose Type, 2019 to 2034

Table 8: West (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Booking Channel, 2019 to 2034

Table 9: West (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Tourism Type, 2019 to 2034

Table 10: West (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Tour Type, 2019 to 2034

Table 11: West (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Age Group, 2019 to 2034

Table 12: Midwest (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Purpose Type, 2019 to 2034

Table 13: Midwest (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Booking Channel, 2019 to 2034

Table 14: Midwest (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Tourism Type, 2019 to 2034

Table 15: Midwest (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Tour Type, 2019 to 2034

Table 16: Midwest (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Age Group, 2019 to 2034

Table 17: Northeast (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Purpose Type, 2019 to 2034

Table 18: Northeast (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Booking Channel, 2019 to 2034

Table 19: Northeast (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Tourism Type, 2019 to 2034

Table 20: Northeast (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Tour Type, 2019 to 2034

Table 21: Northeast (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Age Group, 2019 to 2034

Table 22: South (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Purpose Type, 2019 to 2034

Table 23: South (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Booking Channel, 2019 to 2034

Table 24: South (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Tourism Type, 2019 to 2034

Table 25: South (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Tour Type, 2019 to 2034

Table 26: South (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Age Group, 2019 to 2034

List of Figures

Figure 1: Market Value (US$ Million) by Purpose Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 2: Market Value (US$ Million) by Booking Channel, 2024 to 2034

Figure 3: Market Value (US$ Million) by Tourism Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 4: Market Value (US$ Million) by Tour Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 5: Market Value (US$ Million) by Age Group, 2024 to 2034

Figure 6: Market Value (US$ Million) by Region, 2024 to 2034

Figure 7: Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Region, 2019 to 2034

Figure 8: Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Region, 2024 to 2034

Figure 9: Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Region, 2024 to 2034

Figure 10: Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Purpose Type, 2019 to 2034

Figure 11: Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Purpose Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 12: Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Purpose Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 13: Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Booking Channel, 2019 to 2034

Figure 14: Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Booking Channel, 2024 to 2034

Figure 15: Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Booking Channel, 2024 to 2034

Figure 16: Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Tourism Type, 2019 to 2034

Figure 17: Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Tourism Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 18: Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Tourism Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 19: Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Tour Type, 2019 to 2034

Figure 20: Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Tour Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 21: Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Tour Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 22: Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Age Group, 2019 to 2034

Figure 23: Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Age Group, 2024 to 2034

Figure 24: Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Age Group, 2024 to 2034

Figure 25: Market Attractiveness by Purpose Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 26: Market Attractiveness by Booking Channel, 2024 to 2034

Figure 27: Market Attractiveness by Tourism Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 28: Market Attractiveness by Tour Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 29: Market Attractiveness by Age Group, 2024 to 2034

Figure 30: Market Attractiveness by Region, 2024 to 2034

Figure 31: West (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) by Purpose Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 32: West (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) by Booking Channel, 2024 to 2034

Figure 33: West (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) by Tourism Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 34: West (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) by Tour Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 35: West (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) by Age Group, 2024 to 2034

Figure 36: West (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Purpose Type, 2019 to 2034

Figure 37: West (USA) Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Purpose Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 38: West (USA) Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Purpose Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 39: West (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Booking Channel, 2019 to 2034

Figure 40: West (USA) Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Booking Channel, 2024 to 2034

Figure 41: West (USA) Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Booking Channel, 2024 to 2034

Figure 42: West (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Tourism Type, 2019 to 2034

Figure 43: West (USA) Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Tourism Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 44: West (USA) Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Tourism Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 45: West (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Tour Type, 2019 to 2034

Figure 46: West (USA) Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Tour Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 47: West (USA) Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Tour Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 48: West (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Age Group, 2019 to 2034

Figure 49: West (USA) Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Age Group, 2024 to 2034

Figure 50: West (USA) Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Age Group, 2024 to 2034

Figure 51: West (USA) Market Attractiveness by Purpose Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 52: West (USA) Market Attractiveness by Booking Channel, 2024 to 2034

Figure 53: West (USA) Market Attractiveness by Tourism Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 54: West (USA) Market Attractiveness by Tour Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 55: West (USA) Market Attractiveness by Age Group, 2024 to 2034

Figure 56: Midwest (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) by Purpose Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 57: Midwest (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) by Booking Channel, 2024 to 2034

Figure 58: Midwest (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) by Tourism Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 59: Midwest (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) by Tour Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 60: Midwest (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) by Age Group, 2024 to 2034

Figure 61: Midwest (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Purpose Type, 2019 to 2034

Figure 62: Midwest (USA) Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Purpose Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 63: Midwest (USA) Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Purpose Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 64: Midwest (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Booking Channel, 2019 to 2034

Figure 65: Midwest (USA) Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Booking Channel, 2024 to 2034

Figure 66: Midwest (USA) Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Booking Channel, 2024 to 2034

Figure 67: Midwest (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Tourism Type, 2019 to 2034

Figure 68: Midwest (USA) Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Tourism Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 69: Midwest (USA) Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Tourism Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 70: Midwest (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Tour Type, 2019 to 2034

Figure 71: Midwest (USA) Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Tour Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 72: Midwest (USA) Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Tour Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 73: Midwest (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Age Group, 2019 to 2034

Figure 74: Midwest (USA) Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Age Group, 2024 to 2034

Figure 75: Midwest (USA) Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Age Group, 2024 to 2034

Figure 76: Midwest (USA) Market Attractiveness by Purpose Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 77: Midwest (USA) Market Attractiveness by Booking Channel, 2024 to 2034

Figure 78: Midwest (USA) Market Attractiveness by Tourism Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 79: Midwest (USA) Market Attractiveness by Tour Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 80: Midwest (USA) Market Attractiveness by Age Group, 2024 to 2034

Figure 81: Northeast (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) by Purpose Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 82: Northeast (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) by Booking Channel, 2024 to 2034

Figure 83: Northeast (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) by Tourism Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 84: Northeast (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) by Tour Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 85: Northeast (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) by Age Group, 2024 to 2034

Figure 86: Northeast (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Purpose Type, 2019 to 2034

Figure 87: Northeast (USA) Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Purpose Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 88: Northeast (USA) Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Purpose Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 89: Northeast (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Booking Channel, 2019 to 2034

Figure 90: Northeast (USA) Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Booking Channel, 2024 to 2034

Figure 91: Northeast (USA) Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Booking Channel, 2024 to 2034

Figure 92: Northeast (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Tourism Type, 2019 to 2034

Figure 93: Northeast (USA) Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Tourism Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 94: Northeast (USA) Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Tourism Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 95: Northeast (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Tour Type, 2019 to 2034

Figure 96: Northeast (USA) Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Tour Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 97: Northeast (USA) Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Tour Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 98: Northeast (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Age Group, 2019 to 2034

Figure 99: Northeast (USA) Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Age Group, 2024 to 2034

Figure 100: Northeast (USA) Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Age Group, 2024 to 2034

Figure 101: Northeast (USA) Market Attractiveness by Purpose Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 102: Northeast (USA) Market Attractiveness by Booking Channel, 2024 to 2034

Figure 103: Northeast (USA) Market Attractiveness by Tourism Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 104: Northeast (USA) Market Attractiveness by Tour Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 105: Northeast (USA) Market Attractiveness by Age Group, 2024 to 2034

Figure 106: South (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) by Purpose Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 107: South (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) by Booking Channel, 2024 to 2034

Figure 108: South (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) by Tourism Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 109: South (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) by Tour Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 110: South (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) by Age Group, 2024 to 2034

Figure 111: South (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Purpose Type, 2019 to 2034

Figure 112: South (USA) Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Purpose Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 113: South (USA) Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Purpose Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 114: South (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Booking Channel, 2019 to 2034

Figure 115: South (USA) Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Booking Channel, 2024 to 2034

Figure 116: South (USA) Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Booking Channel, 2024 to 2034

Figure 117: South (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Tourism Type, 2019 to 2034

Figure 118: South (USA) Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Tourism Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure 119: South (USA) Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Tourism Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure120: South (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Tour Type, 2019 to 2034

Figure121: South (USA) Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Tour Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure122: South (USA) Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Tour Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure123: South (USA) Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Age Group, 2019 to 2034

Figure124: South (USA) Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Age Group, 2024 to 2034

Figure125: South (USA) Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Age Group, 2024 to 2034

Figure126: South (USA) Market Attractiveness by Purpose Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure127: South (USA) Market Attractiveness by Booking Channel, 2024 to 2034

Figure128: South (USA) Market Attractiveness by Tourism Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure129: South (USA) Market Attractiveness by Tour Type, 2024 to 2034

Figure130: South (USA) Market Attractiveness by Age Group, 2024 to 2034