'Dear Canada': U.S. tourist spots try to win back neighbors from the north
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The adage “time heals all wounds” is not holding true for Canadian travelers and their desire to vacation in America. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Visits to the United States from Canada are down 25.2%, year to date, with a 37% year-over-year drop in arrivals by car in July alone, according to Tourism Economics. “Canadians were already concerned over their personal finances, but they’ve taken the rhetoric and policy announcements from the U.
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Main Idea: U.S. tourist spots are trying to win back Canadian visitors as political tension and new travel costs push many Canadians to stay away.
Key Points:
- Visits from Canada to the United States are down sharply this year, with especially steep drops in car travel.
- Many Canadians say U.S. tariffs, economic policy, and political rhetoric are making them less likely to travel south.
- Meet Boston and Visit Rochester are responding with softer outreach, including campaigns aimed at Canada, while northern cities expect the biggest losses.
- Some destinations in Florida are seeing stronger overall tourism, but Canadian visits are still down and the broader U.S. outlook for international travel has worsened.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Fewer Canadian and other overseas visitors could hurt hotels, restaurants, tour jobs, and small businesses in US cities that depend on tourism, especially near the border.
Positive Impact
Some US destinations may offset losses by attracting more domestic travelers, which could soften the impact on local workers and shops.
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