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U.S. Tourism Faces $12.5 Billion Shortfall Amid Boycott

2/22/2026

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The U.S. travel sector faces an 11 million tourist shortfall in 2025 from a Canadian boycott, costing about $12.5 billion.
U.K. visitor numbers fell 4.1% in December 2025.
Mexican arrivals rose 7.4% in January 2026.
Porter Airlines is launching flights to Texas and Illinois, diverging from Canadian airlines cutting U.S. routes.
The outlook for U.S. tourism remains uncertain amid geopolitical tensions and changing travel preferences.

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Story summary

The U.S. travel sector faces an 11 million tourist shortfall in 2025 from a Canadian boycott, costing about $12.5 billion.
U.K. visitor numbers fell 4.1% in December 2025.
Mexican arrivals rose 7.4% in January 2026.
Porter Airlines is launching flights to Texas and Illinois, diverging from Canadian airlines cutting U.S. routes.
The outlook for U.S. tourism remains uncertain amid geopolitical tensions and changing travel preferences.