We pulled visitor data from 20 major U.S. airports over the past year to see if tourism has really hit a rough patch. The numbers tell quite a story. Looking at the charts, the trend is pretty clear—foot traffic has been sliding, and it's not just random noise. Airport arrivals are down across the board, whether you're looking at hub cities or secondary markets. This matters because consumer spending patterns often signal where the broader economy is heading. When tourism drops, it usually means discretionary spending tightens, which ripples through everything from hospitality to retail. The data breaks down by quarter, and you can spot exactly where things shifted. Some airports showed sharper declines than others, but the overall picture is consistent. If you're tracking macro trends or trying to understand consumption cycles, this data gives you a solid snapshot of what's happening on the ground right now.