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Overview
Traveling is part of the Argentine lifestyle, and the United Sates is a popular travel destination for both business and pleasure. Based on recent figures, Argentine travel to the United States has grown by double digit numbers in recent years with the exception of 2014 when Argentines and other Latin Americans shifted travel to Brazil to attend the FIFA World Cup. During 2017, over 1 million Argentines traveled to the United States.
Total expenditures by Argentine travelers in the United States in 2017 was US$4.8B.
The number of travelers varies depending on the season. Peak travel times tend to be during the summer holidays (December-February) and winter school holidays (July). Some also choose to travel during the week of September 21, as many children receive a spring holiday in addition to their other times off. The only requirement before entering the United States, in addition to a valid passport, is to obtain a travel visa.
Data Sources: Office of Travel and Tourism Industries – International Trade Administration – U.S. Department of Commerce, https://travel.trade.gov/ U.S. Travel Association and Argentine Secretariat of Tourism.
Sub-Sector Best Prospects
New tourism destinations are being actively promoted at the major industry shows, and the business travel sector experienced substantial growth last year, as many Argentines are visiting trade shows and congresses in a wide variety of industry sectors.
Opportunities
The top destinations visited by Argentines are Florida (particularly Miami and Orlando), New York, California, and Washington, DC. The U.S. gateways are Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Miami, and New York City with new non-stop service to Los Angeles as of December 2018.
Web Resources
https://travel.trade.gov/
https://www.thebrandusa.com/
For additional information, including market analysis, trade events, contacts, and the products and services that the U.S. Commercial Service can provide to help you succeed in the Argentine market, please contact Diana Brandon, Industry Specialist.
Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.
Traveling is part of the Argentine lifestyle, and the United Sates is a popular travel destination for both business and pleasure. Based on recent figures, Argentine travel to the United States has grown by double digit numbers in recent years with the exception of 2014 when Argentines and other Latin Americans shifted travel to Brazil to attend the FIFA World Cup. During 2017, over 1 million Argentines traveled to the United States.
Total expenditures by Argentine travelers in the United States in 2017 was US$4.8B.
The number of travelers varies depending on the season. Peak travel times tend to be during the summer holidays (December-February) and winter school holidays (July). Some also choose to travel during the week of September 21, as many children receive a spring holiday in addition to their other times off. The only requirement before entering the United States, in addition to a valid passport, is to obtain a travel visa.
| Year | Total Passengers Visiting the United States |
| 2013 | 686,098 (+11.7 %) |
| 2014 | 684,727 (-0.2%) |
| 2015 | 798,567 (+15.6%) |
| 2016 | 926,321 (+16%) |
| 2017 | 1,018,177 (+9.9%) |
Sub-Sector Best Prospects
New tourism destinations are being actively promoted at the major industry shows, and the business travel sector experienced substantial growth last year, as many Argentines are visiting trade shows and congresses in a wide variety of industry sectors.
Opportunities
The top destinations visited by Argentines are Florida (particularly Miami and Orlando), New York, California, and Washington, DC. The U.S. gateways are Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Miami, and New York City with new non-stop service to Los Angeles as of December 2018.
Web Resources
https://travel.trade.gov/
https://www.thebrandusa.com/
For additional information, including market analysis, trade events, contacts, and the products and services that the U.S. Commercial Service can provide to help you succeed in the Argentine market, please contact Diana Brandon, Industry Specialist.
Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.