Fear of being turned away and aversion to Trump: US tourism industry braces for fall in international visitors
Following reports of travelers being detained or denied entry, along with the president’s increasingly fiery rhetoric, tourist numbers have dropped, and one study estimates it could lead to billions of dollars in lost revenue
A scientist allegedly denied entry to the United States after border agents found critical messages about President Trump on his phone. A British punk band turned back at Los Angeles International Airport without a clear explanation. A Welsh backpacker detained at the Canadian border and, according to her testimony, mistreated for three weeks because her visa did not match the purpose of her trip.
