Navajo guides face challenges as foreign tourism to Monument Valley plummets

International tourism to Monument Valley has significantly declined, impacting Navajo guides and businesses. Foreign visitor numbers to the U.S. are down, causing half-empty tours in Monument Valley, a popular Navajo Nation destination. Guides have lowered prices to attract visitors. The Navajo Nation's economy relies heavily on tourism, and this downturn poses significant challenges, though new funding and initiatives aim to revitalize the industry.