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U.S. Welcoming Image Dims as Canadian Travel Plummets

2/13/2026

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In 2025, foreign visitors to the United States declined 5.4%, with Canadian arrivals down 22%.
WestJet Airlines is cutting flights to U.S. cities because demand has weakened.
Travel agents report Canadian travelers are choosing destinations such as Disneyland Paris over U.S. theme parks.
The decline stems from a perception that the United States is less welcoming due to political actions and immigration policies, harming economies in cities like Buffalo.

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Story summary

In 2025, foreign visitors to the United States declined 5.4%, with Canadian arrivals down 22%.
WestJet Airlines is cutting flights to U.S. cities because demand has weakened.
Travel agents report Canadian travelers are choosing destinations such as Disneyland Paris over U.S. theme parks.
The decline stems from a perception that the United States is less welcoming due to political actions and immigration policies, harming economies in cities like Buffalo.