U. S travel industry is one of the highest revenue sources. The industry generated $1.9 trillion in 2011. Travel offers optimum employment and is one of the top 10 industries in 48 states. Travel and tourism is accounted 14.4 million jobs.
While 7.5 million people are directly employed in the travel industry, 6.9 million employees serve in allied travel industries. Domestic travels generated $564 billion and business trips made $249 billion. 62.3 million International people arrived to the US. Each visitor spends approximately $4,300.