(Lebanon, NH – October 13, 2025) – American travelers are more concerned than foreign travelers about how the ongoing US federal government shutdown could affect future travel plans, according to the latest Global Rescue Fall 2025 Traveler Safety and Sentiment Survey of the world’s most experienced travelers.

“The data show that Americans are significantly more alert to the potential impact of the shutdown,” said Dan Richards, CEO of The Global Rescue Companies and a member of the US Travel and Tourism Advisory Board at the US Department of Commerce. “Concerns center on the possibility that prolonged closures—especially at smaller consulates and government offices—could delay essential documentation or disrupt travel planning.”

Among US respondents, nearly 40% said they were very or somewhat concerned about shutdown-related disruptions—compared to just 25% of foreign respondents. Roughly one in three Americans (32%) said they were not concerned, while nearly one-third of foreign travelers (32%) said the issue was not applicable to them, suggesting less direct exposure to the effects of a U.S. government closure.

Gender distinctions were modest but notable. Women were more than twice as likely as men to say they were very concerned about the shutdown’s travel impact (22% vs. 10%). However, when combining those who were somewhat or slightly concerned, attitudes were nearly identical—44% of women and 44% of men expressed moderate concern. Roughly a third of men (32%) and one in four women (25%) said they were not concerned.

“These findings underscore how government disruptions can shape traveler confidence,” Richards said. “Americans, more than foreign travelers, appear to be watching closely for signs that a prolonged shutdown could affect their mobility and travel security.”

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For more information, contact: 

Bill McIntyre | Email: bmcintyre@globalrescue.com | Phone: +1 202.560.1195 

About the Global Rescue Traveler Sentiment and Safety Survey 

Global Rescue, the leading travel risk and crisis response provider, surveyed more than 1,500 current and former members between October 7-13, 2025. The respondents revealed a variety of behaviors, attitudes and preferences regarding current and future travel.  

About Global Rescue 

Global Rescue is the world’s leading provider of medical, security, evacuation and travel risk management services to enterprises, governments and individuals. Founded in 2004, Global Rescue has exclusive relationships with the Johns Hopkins Emergency Medicine Division of Special Operations and Elite Medical Group. Global Rescue provides best-in-class services that identify, monitor and respond to client medical and security crises. Global Rescue has provided medical and security support to its clients, including Fortune 500 companies, governments and academic institutions, during every globally significant crisis of the last two decades. For more information, visit www.globalrescue.com.