According to Reuters, German tour operator Dertour has reported a significant slowdown in travel demand to the United States, with bookings falling by double-digit percentages since former President Donald Trump took office and showing little sign of recovery.

Boris Raoul, CEO of Dertour Germany, said the downward trend is continuing, adding that the current political climate has not been conducive to boosting demand and that further declines remain possible. He noted that political uncertainty has increasingly influenced travelers' destination decisions.

Reuters reported that Canada has emerged as a more attractive alternative for German travelers. Based on current summer bookings, North America now ranks third among long-haul destinations in Dertour's portfolio, indicating a shift within the region rather than a broader decline in long-haul travel.

Dertour, Germany's second-largest travel group after TUI and a subsidiary of retail giant REWE Group, is also looking to the FIFA World Cup scheduled across multiple North American cities next year as a potential driver of renewed interest in U.S. travel.

Despite softness in U.S.-bound bookings, the company's overall performance remains strong. For the 2024–25 tourism year ending in October, Dertour recorded an 8% increase in German customers and a 12% rise in revenue, with early bookings for the 2026 summer season up 18%.