NEW YORK (AP) — International travel to the U.S. grew by more than 5 percent in May compared with data for May 2016, according to the Travel Trends Index report released by the U.S. Travel Association.

The strong showing contradicted fears that tourism from abroad would slow in reaction to U.S. policies and rhetoric, including President Donald Trump’s travel ban.

The organization’s Travel Trends Index also showed “solid domestic travel demand” in business and leisure sectors.

Despite the strong spring numbers, an overall slowdown is projected for the year, with anticipated growth in travel through November at just 1.8 percent higher than last year. The projection is based on data for future bookings.