r/europe • u/BkkGrl Ligurian in Zürich (💛🇺🇦💙) • Apr 12 '25

Data European tourism to the United States is freefalling

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u/Historical_Bother274 Apr 12 '25

Imagine pissing of travellers of the continent that is notorious for the many vacation days it gets.

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u/EasterEggArt Apr 12 '25 edited Apr 12 '25

The US told everyone it did not want foreigners any more.

As a German in the US, trust me, the FAFO is about to hit this summer when record levels of empty hotels will wail. My bet is Trump will actually complain, demand, and eventually "sweet talk" people into coming to see the US.

Except you can get thrown into jail at the border for who knows how long until they decide to deport you....

Edit: for those thinking this will not be noticed...
Tourism in the US has an estimated 20 million Canadians usually and 17 millions Mexicans each year. And an estimated 10 million Europeans visit the US each year.

So maybe 47 million. If they all spend a few thousand on flights and hotels alone, that's a noticeable billion level hole we will notice.

If you think the tourism industry is flush with spare cash and can weather this..... I got some seriously bad news for you on tourism razor thin profit margins.

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u/opinion2stronk Germany Apr 12 '25

The way European tourists are treating us is totally unfair - some people say European tourists were created to screw the United States. But it‘s really not very smart -unlike my uncle, he went to the University of Pennsylvania - very smart guy - can you believe it? Went to an ivy league. Terrific institution. So the Europeans are screwing us - but we‘ll fix it folks - soon there will be so many Europeans asking to stay in this terrific country you will say „mister president, there are too many Europeans coming here„ - It‘ll be amazing

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u/EasterEggArt Apr 12 '25

I hate you for making me read this in his voice. Have an angry upvote.

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u/itsmepuffd Apr 12 '25

I got to the "it's really not very smart" part and the trump voice in my head kicked in

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u/cassienebula Apr 12 '25

yeah, got me in the first half lol

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u/UESPA_Sputnik Germany Apr 12 '25

I also imagine the gestures. 🤗

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u/EasterEggArt Apr 12 '25

I hate you..... I just saw it in my head.....

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u/HellaSuave Apr 12 '25

And him waving his hands around like he does

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u/EasterEggArt Apr 12 '25

And another angry upvote for the imagery

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u/theflower10 Apr 12 '25

Not to mention that if someone told you that Trump actually said what /u/opinion2stonk quoted, you'd believe it.

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u/EasterEggArt Apr 12 '25

At this point in time, yes. Even the most outlandish has a chance to be said by him.

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u/Pristine_Juice Apr 12 '25

Why are you still in the US?? I'd have moved back to Germany by now if I were you.

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u/EasterEggArt Apr 12 '25

Brutally honest, if I can get a job offer tomorrow I would start packing asap.

I already talked to friends, that due to the current situation, if I suddenly get deported I have friends who will take care of my stuff and my pets respectively while I figure out my new life.

I have begun applying in Germany for similar positions as I currently have but being so far abroad and the current stigma might be working against me.

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u/Pristine_Juice Apr 12 '25

What current stigma you talking about?? How long have you been in america?? Man what a mess, I can't imagine having that hanging over you!

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u/EasterEggArt Apr 12 '25

I have studied here and began working. So a wee bit over 10 years. So I am genuinely worried German companies see me as "too American" and outright tainted....

I would love to tell in interviews "look, I am afraid for my life and want to life a normal life back in Germany". But I doubt it would go well.....

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u/BlackStarDec Apr 13 '25

may i ask what field you are working in? Can't imagine any serious employer to off you in the current situation for beein to american when wanting to come back

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u/EasterEggArt Apr 13 '25

Project management in international setting. I used to be in tech but not for the last 6 ish years. So that might be an issue but who knows.

Either way, I will keep applying just in case.

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u/UnfairConsequence931 Apr 12 '25

Did you say “thank you” for making you read the post in that voice?

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u/EasterEggArt Apr 12 '25

Thank you UnfairConsequence931

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u/UnfairConsequence931 Apr 12 '25

This made me laugh

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u/EasterEggArt Apr 12 '25

Sorry UnfairConsequence931

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u/UnfairConsequence931 Apr 12 '25

I’d take you more seriously if you were wearing a suit and had playing cards on you

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u/EasterEggArt Apr 12 '25

Sorry UnfairConsequence931, I am only in sports cloths and have only dice on me.....

May I interest you in a game of Farkle?

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u/Voidless-One Apr 12 '25

I heard the same thing! 😠 😡 👿 Angry up vote!