And we thought the French were the worst. The tourism slump is blamed on the shabby welcome many foreigners feel from Americans.

The number of foreign visitors to the United States has plummeted since the September 11, 2001 attacks on New York and Washington because foreigners don’t feel welcome. Since September 11, 2001, the United States has experienced a 17% decline in overseas travel, costing America 94 billion dollars in lost visitor spending, nearly 200,000 jobs and 16 billion dollars in lost tax revenue.

It’s clear what’s keeping people away in the post-9/11 environment: it is the perception around the world that travelers aren’t welcome. Travelers around the world feel the US entry experience is among the world’s worst. Do yourself a favor and be cordial to visitors. You’ll need the karma when you’re abroad.

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