Overview

• Canadian travel to the U.S. fell for the fourth consecutive month in April, with car trips down 35% and air travel down 20% year-over-year, according to Statistics Canada.
• The boycott, prompted by U.S. tariffs and President Trump's annexation rhetoric, has redirected Canadian tourists to destinations like Mexico, Europe, and the Caribbean.
• Airlines, including WestJet and Air Canada, are reducing transborder capacity and reallocating resources to domestic and non-U.S. international routes to meet shifting demand.
• The U.S. tourism sector faces potential multibillion-dollar losses, with the U.S. Travel Association warning that a 10% drop in Canadian tourism could jeopardize 140,000 jobs.
• New U.S. border policies, including stricter registration and security measures, are further deterring Canadian travelers, while some states launch campaigns to attract them back.