New Mexico Tourism agency reports rise in international travel, bucking national trend

By: Matthew Mondschein

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: September 16, 2026

Words: 327

Last Updated: 1 day, 20 hours ago

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The number of international travelers visiting New Mexico increased in 2025, deviating from the national trend, the New Mexico Tourism Department said in a news release Wednesday.

An estimated 760,000 international travelers visited the state last year, an approximate 1.1% increase over the prior year, according to a report published by travel research firm Tourism Economics. During the same time, international travellers visiting the United States dropped 5.5%, nationally, the report said.

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