The U.S. Immigration Service has deported two young German tourists who arrived in Hawaii for a five-week dream vacation. The girls didn’t book accommodations, and instead of sipping cocktails on the beach, they found themselves locked in a deportation detention center.

This isn’t an isolated incident—it’s becoming a disturbing trend. Earlier, a European tourist was deported from San Diego, and another was detained while trying to enter the U.S. from Canada, spending 19 days in custody before being sent back.

Ever since President Donald Trump made border security his personal crusade, a “zero-tolerance” policy has taken hold at U.S. borders. The result? Tourists are steering clear of the States in droves. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, tourist numbers in March plummeted: down 28% from Germany, 17% from Western Europe, 24% from Central America, and 11% from China.

New York University professor Jukka Laitamäki told *BILD* that if this trend continues, the U.S. tourism industry could lose a staggering $120 billion annually. He blames the “fear factor” caused by recent arrests and deportations as the main reason travelers are canceling their American adventures.

Canadians, who used to be the most frequent visitors with 20.2 million trips in 2024, are leading the tourism boycott. Their interest in visiting the U.S. has dropped by 36%, and one airline reported a 40% plunge in bookings from Canada to the States.

Democratic lawmakers are now sounding the alarm, warning that the tourism slump could lead to massive layoffs in the industry. Will the U.S. win back the trust of global travelers, or has it become a “no-entry” zone for vacationers? The outlook isn’t promising.