North Dakota tourism dips in 2025, Department of Commerce report finds

ND tourism 2025 economic impact report: Decrease in Canadian traffic results in dip in state visitor economy

BISMARCK — The North Dakota Department of Commerce has released its latest tourism economic impact results for 2025, headlined by a dip in visitor economy amid a decline in Canadian border crossings. Canadian border crossings dropped 23.9% in the state’s annual travel update. “While last year’s declines were expected, partially due to reduced Canadian travel and lower park visitation, the data also reinforce the strong return on investment that …

North Dakota tourism dips in 2025, Department of Commerce report finds

Tourism in North Dakota took a dip in 2025, driven largely by a reduction in international visitors, the latest ND Department of Commerce economic impact report shows.