Skift Take

Washington's work to reduce visitor visa wait times is paying off as the U.S. travel industry is poised to hit its goal ahead of schedule.

The U.S. is on pace to attract 90 million visitors by 2026, a year ahead of the State Department's goal, according to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo.

Raimondo discussed the projected visitor boom at a press conference Tuesday with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, where they both touched on the economic benefits of tourism to the