Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Criticizes Canadian Travel 'Boycott' and Highlights Stanley Cup Drought
DeSantis touts Florida's record-breaking 2024 tourism numbers, including 3.3 million Canadian visitors, while taking aim at Canada's 32-year Stanley Cup dry spell.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis dismissed claims of a Canadian travel boycott, citing 3.3 million Canadian tourists visiting the state in 2024.
- DeSantis highlighted Florida's overall 2024 tourism success, with a record-breaking 142 million visitors to the state.
- The governor joked about Canada's 32-year Stanley Cup drought, noting Florida teams have won four championships since 2004, including the Florida Panthers' 2024 win.
- Tensions between the U.S. and Canada have increased due to ongoing trade disputes, with some Canadians calling for boycotts of U.S. travel.
- Canada remains dominant in international hockey, recently winning the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament against the United States.
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