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A proposed U.S. rule forcing travelers to share social media details may reduce visits by 4.7 million, costing $15.7 billion and 150,000 jobs.
A proposed U.S. rule requiring Visa Waiver Program travelers to disclose social media accounts could deter millions from visiting, according to tourism experts.
The policy, which would mandate sharing handles and login details from the past five years, may reduce international arrivals by up to 4.7 million in 2026, costing $15.7 billion in visitor spending and threatening over 150,000 jobs.
Survey data shows one-third of travelers from eligible countries would be less likely to visit due to privacy concerns and perceptions of being unwelcoming.
While U.S. Customs and Border Protection says the information would only be used for security checks, industry leaders warn the rule could harm tourism competitiveness and U.S. global reputation, especially ahead of major events like the FIFA World Cup in Miami.
Una regla propuesta de los Estados Unidos que obliga a los viajeros a compartir detalles de redes sociales puede reducir las visitas en 4.7 millones, costando $ 15.7 mil millones y 150,000 empleos.