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Millones de viajeros podrían dejar de visitar EEUU si se implementa la nueva política de redes sociales
Ante la propuesta de cambio normativo que exigiría a algunos viajeros extranjeros que visitan Estados Unidos facilitar la información de sus cuentas en redes […]
TL;DR
- A proposed U.S. policy requiring some foreign travelers to share social media information could deter visitors.
- The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) warns this could lead to billions in lost revenue for the U.S. tourism sector.
- A WTTC survey indicated that one-third of frequent international travelers would be less likely to visit the U.S. if this policy is enacted.
- Potential losses could reach $15.7 billion, with up to 4.7 million fewer international arrivals in 2026.
- The WTTC president stated the policy could cost over 150,000 jobs and make the U.S. less competitive.
- Travelers see the social media request as intrusive and have other destination options.
- Two-thirds of surveyed travelers from countries like Australia, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, and the UK are aware of the proposed policy.
- A significant portion of surveyed travelers believe the policy would make the U.S. less welcoming for both leisure and business travel.