Overview

• Flight bookings from Canada to the US have dropped over 70% for the summer season, with airlines cutting 320,000 seats on cross-border routes.
• Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has labeled the US an unreliable partner and announced retaliatory tariffs on American goods.
• The US tourism industry faces a projected $18 billion loss in tourist spending for 2025, driven by declining Canadian and broader international travel.
• Canadian travelers are increasingly choosing destinations such as Europe, Mexico, and Bermuda, with airlines redirecting capacity to meet this demand.
• Political rhetoric, visa restrictions, and updated travel warnings from countries like Canada, Germany, and the UK are deterring international visitors to the US.