TOURISM: FEWER DAY VISITS, CURRENCY IMPACT LOCAL NUMBERS
International Flights Soar, Defy National Trends
Originally published June 19, 2017 at 2:53 p.m., updated June 19, 2017 at 2:53 p.m.
To handle a rise in international passenger traffic, San Diego International Airport has begun construction on a $229 million federal inspection station, set to open next summer at Terminal 2. Rendering courtesy of San Diego International Airport
California Tourism By The Numbers (2015)
17 million: International visitors to the state
.58 million: Visitors from India and the Middle East
1.1 million: Visitors from China
7.8 million: Visitors from Mexico
13 percent: Portion of international visitors on business trips
Sources: U.S. Commerce Department, Visit California, CIC Research
San Diego International Visitors (2013)
Countries with the highest number of overnight visitors to the local region:
Canada: 443,000
Mexico: 338,000
United Kingdom: 96,000
China: 83,000
Australia/New Zealand: 71,000
Germany: 71,000
Japan: 67,000
Total International: 5.7 million
Source: San Diego Tourism Authority
San Diego — It appears the forces dragging down some elements of the local tourism sector are not yet having an impact on international travel to and from San Diego...
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