Detail of U.S. trips: Germans are increasingly at home!

Detail of U.S. trips: Germans are increasingly at home!

USA - German interest in traveling to the USA decreases significantly. FOCUS reports that trivago boss Johannes Thomas points out that a decline of around ten percent was recorded in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the previous year. This is a percentage "double -digit scope", which indicates a significant turn.

The decrease in travel interest not only affects Germans. Citizens from Canada and Mexico also show increasing reluctance to bookings to the United States. At the same time, US citizens are increasingly in their own country. A growing trend towards cheaper hotels in the USA can also be observed, which may be due to the uncertain political conditions.

travel instructions and entry policy

Uncertainty is also reinforced by Donald Trump's entry policy of the American government since the second government took office. There were reports of several cases in which German citizens were custody when entering the United States. Accordingly, the Federal Foreign Office has updated its travel instructions and emphasizes that the final decision on entry lies with the border authorities, even if there is a valid visa.

The booking behavior has not changed significantly since the change of government in Washington. According to mdr , in January and February, despite the overall economic uncertainties, there was still demand for travel to the USA. However, the market leader like the Der tour must state a reluctance to new bookings.

demand and sales development

Currency development could be another reason for the reluctance for bookings. Timo Kohlenberg of "America Unlimited" notes that a noticeable decline in demand for travel to the USA has been determined since February, even if the bookings have not been in favor.

Despite these developments, Trivago has a high general demand for travel. In the first quarter of 2025, the company's turnover increased by 22 percent compared to the previous year. Trivago expects a double -digit sales growth for the year 2025, which shows that the travel industry is on the way of improvement, even if the interest in travel to the USA is suffering.

The decline in the popularity of the USA as a travel destination raises questions. Kohlenberg expresses a lack of understanding for the intensified travel instructions of the foreign office, which were created according to the recent arrests. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop and whether interest in traveling to the USA can stabilize.