Brand USA unveils major new campaign to boost tourism

How America’s new tourism push is redefining global travel

America is setting the stage for a tourism comeback like never before. Brand USA just unveiled a bold new campaign designed to capture hearts, minds, and travel plans across the globe.

With major global events ahead and an all-new digital experience, this initiative could reshape how the world explores the United States. Ready to see how America plans to inspire the next wave of travelers?

A shift from places to people

One of the key shifts in the America the Beautiful campaign is the focus on people and experiences rather than just destinations and landmarks. Brand USA leadership says the U.S. stands out not only because of where you can go, but because of who you meet.

The creative direction emphasizes emotional connection, real people, and authentic moments that travellers carry home as memories. This change aims to deepen engagement with global audiences by making the U.S. feel accessible.

Targeting nine priority international markets

The campaign will roll out across nine priority international markets, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, India, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. These markets were selected using data-driven analysis of travel intent.

By tailoring messaging to these specific countries, Brand USA hopes to speak directly to the interests and motivations of globally curious travellers. It will use connected TV, streaming, digital platforms, out-of-home, and social media channels.

Leveraging an AI-powered planning hub

Complementing the campaign is a new digital hub, AmericaTheBeautiful.com, built in collaboration with technology partner Mindtrip and powered by AI. The hub is available in eight languages and offers personalised itinerary tools, interactive maps, etc.

This tech-driven tool aims to make trip planning smarter, easier, and more appealing to the international traveller who wants convenience and inspiration. The hub underscores Brand USA’s strategy of combining emotion-driven storytelling with practical tools.

Measurable early results and positive responses

Research across ten global markets shows the campaign is already resonating. These early metrics suggest the campaign is making a meaningful emotional impact and could translate into future travel behaviour.

Brand USA uses rigorous testing and data-driven insights to shape campaign strategy and measure effect. These numbers present a strong foundation for the campaign’s success, giving confidence to stakeholders and tourism partners.

Aligning with major upcoming U.S. events

The campaign is designed in part to take advantage of several milestone events in the United States over the next few years. Among these are the FIFA World Cup in 2026, the 250th anniversary of the United States (America 250), and the centennial of Route 66.

By aligning the marketing push with these major moments, Brand USA hopes to magnify global attention and present compelling reasons for travellers to choose the U.S. now and in the near future. This alignment gives the campaign a strong anchor in time and story.

Enhancing connectivity and new routes

An important part of driving inbound tourism is improving air connectivity and travel access into the United States. Brand USA highlights new non-stop flight routes launching in 2026, such as British Airways’ service from London to St. Louis, etc.

These new connections increase accessibility for international travellers and help spread visitation beyond the major gateways into regional destinations. Better connectivity means more choice, more regional spread, and potentially longer stays in the U.S.

Spreading visitation to regional destinations

Beyond the well-known US destinations and cities, the campaign emphasizes regional and lesser-visited places. By linking major gateways with regional destinations, Brand USA wants to spread the economic benefits of tourism deeper into U.S. communities.

This helps avoid overcrowding in limited parts of the country and creates more diverse travel experiences for visitors. For destinations, it opens opportunities to showcase unique local culture, natural landscapes, and hospitality.

Tourism marketing in a post-pandemic world

In a travel landscape reshaped by the pandemic, international tourism to the U.S. faces both challenges and opportunities. Travel recovery has been uneven, and competition for global travellers is fierce.

Brand USA’s use of AI-driven planning tools, emotional storytelling, and global targeting reflects an evolving marketing environment where personalization and experience matter. By meeting the traveller where they are, the campaign aims to set a new standard.

Storytelling and creative assets

The creative assets for America the Beautiful are built to evoke emotion, inspire action, and showcase connection. Brand USA says the campaign balances the “power of place” with the “depth of human connection,” inviting travellers not simply to visit, but to feel.

Video spots highlight the outdoors, family travel, and luxury experiences, while out-of-home advertising and digital media amplify the message globally. This storytelling approach is designed to make the United States feel vibrant, welcoming, and diverse.

Partnership marketing and industry collaboration

The success of such a global campaign depends on strong collaboration across the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors. Brand USA works with airline partners, destination partners, media companies, and trade organizations to amplify reach and effectiveness.

During Travel Week U.K. & Europe 2025, nearly 900 delegates from trade, media, suppliers, and destination partners met for business appointments. These partnerships help ensure that the campaign’s message translates into actual bookings and travel.

Using data-driven targeting

Data and insights are central to this campaign’s strategy. Brand USA uses research on travel intent, economic trends, and consumer sentiment to inform where and how to invest marketing efforts.

The digital hub uses AI to personalize planning tools for travellers, which helps convert interest into action. By leveraging data, the campaign can better allocate resources, measure impact, and drive efficient results.

Promoting longer stays and diversified trips

One goal of the campaign is not just to bring visitors to the United States, but to encourage them to stay longer. By suggesting itineraries that link iconic cities with regional gems, Brand USA hopes travellers will spend more days and reach further.

Longer stays mean more spending, more economic benefit, and more meaningful travel for the visitor. Ultimately, the campaign sees value in travel that is immersive, diversified, and spread across states and regions.

Alignment with community prosperity

Brand USA frames its mission as not just tourism for its own sake, but tourism that strengthens community prosperity, creates quality jobs, and supports exports. The organization states that every dollar spent on its efforts has delivered a strong return.

By promoting lesser-known destinations and spreading visitation, the campaign also seeks to distribute tourism benefits more equitably across regions. In this way, the campaign links marketing strategy with economic development and local community impact.

Challenges and competition in global travel

Despite the optimism, the campaign faces real challenges given global competition, changing traveller behavior, and economic headwinds. Many destinations are also ramping up marketing, digital tools, and personalized travel experiences.

For the U.S., perception issues, visa and entry complexities, as well as shifting trends to regional travel in other parts of the world, may affect inbound volumes. Brand USA’s campaign must overcome these barriers by being persuasive, accessible, and relevant.

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What it means for U.S. destinations

For U.S. destinations, both big cities and smaller regional areas, the campaign offers an opportunity to capture increased global attention and visitation. Destination marketing organizations (DMOs) can align with the campaign, tap into the hub tools, etc.

Smaller destinations might benefit from being paired with stronger gateways via the digital hub and campaign messaging, gaining more visibility. Overall, the campaign helps broaden the field of play for tourism in the U.S., beyond a handful of marquee spots.

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This slideshow was made with AI assistance and human editing.