How Much More Can the U.S. Travel Industry Take? NYT | Top Stories By: Christine Chung 20 December 2025 at 02:38 Politics and border hassles have chased away foreign visitors, costing businesses billions. Some fear next year’s World Cup won’t be enough to bring tourists back. © Scott McIntyre for The New York TimesA big drop in tourists from Canada has affected businesses in warm-weather U.S. destinations like Key West, Fla.