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Canadian Travel Boycott Hits U.S. Tourism Hard

9/11/2025

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Story summary

The Canadian boycott of U.S. travel continued through August, leading to a 34% drop in Canadian visitors by car and a 25% decrease in air travel year-over-year.
U.S. tourism officials are offering discounts and promotions to attract Canadian visitors.
Alberta's travel to the U.S. increased by 29% at Calgary International Airport in April.
Premier Danielle Smith's Mar-a-Lago trip cost over $10,000, eliciting mixed reactions.
While some areas face declines, Ottawa and Vancouver report increased travel to the U.S.

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Story summary

The Canadian boycott of U.S. travel continued through August, leading to a 34% drop in Canadian visitors by car and a 25% decrease in air travel year-over-year.
U.S. tourism officials are offering discounts and promotions to attract Canadian visitors.
Alberta's travel to the U.S. increased by 29% at Calgary International Airport in April.
Premier Danielle Smith's Mar-a-Lago trip cost over $10,000, eliciting mixed reactions.
While some areas face declines, Ottawa and Vancouver report increased travel to the U.S.