(Lebanon, NH – November 10, 2025) – Global travelers are split on how US international policies and political tensions are shaping travel plans, with non-US respondents more likely than Americans to change destinations or cancel trips altogether, according to the latest Global Rescue Traveler Sentiment and Safety Survey.

Nearly one in four non-US travelers (23%) said US international policy announcements have already changed their travel plans for the remainder of the year—more than double the rate of American respondents (10%). By contrast, most US travelers (78%) said their plans remain unchanged.

“Travelers outside the United States are clearly more reactive to US international policies than Americans themselves,” 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. “For many international travelers, geopolitical decisions and perceived instability are meaningful factors in whether, where and how they travel.”

When asked how their plans have changed, 22% of non-US respondents said they are altering which countries or cities they visit, compared to just 12% of Americans. Women were also more likely than men to report making changes, with 16% of women considering adjustments versus 10% of men.

The perception gap extends beyond travel plans. Nearly two-thirds of women (65%) believe Americans will be viewed more negatively abroad over the next year, compared to 59% of men. A majority of both US and non-US respondents shared that sentiment, though it was strongest among US travelers themselves (61%), indicating growing concern about international perceptions.

Despite these concerns, most travelers say their overall likelihood to travel has not changed significantly—roughly 63% reported being “neither more nor less likely” to travel due to recent US policies. However, international travelers were notably more cautious, with nearly 14% saying they are “much less likely” to travel, compared to just 2% of Americans.

Civil unrest within US cities also weighs heavily on international travelers. Fewer than 30% of non-US respondents said their US travel plans remain unchanged, while nearly one in five (18%) said they have postponed or canceled trips altogether. Among Americans, by contrast, nearly 70% said protests and unrest have had no impact on their travel decisions.

“Perceptions of safety and political stability are deeply personal and can differ sharply across borders,” Richards said. “For international travelers, US domestic unrest and global policy shifts appear to have a more direct effect on confidence and behavior than they do for Americans themselves.”

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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. The organization has supported Fortune 500 companies, governments and academic institutions during every globally significant crisis of the last two decades. For more information, visit www.globalrescue.com.