Some Vegas hotels are treating Canada's dollar as equivalent to the greenback to offer more value

Key Points:

• Canadian travel to the U.S. has sharply declined since President Trump took office, fueled by his controversial remarks and a subsequent trade war, with Canadians spending about CA$3.3 billion less on U.S. travel in 2025 compared to the previous year.
• Despite deteriorating bilateral relations and tariffs imposed by both countries, U.S. state and local tourism officials continue efforts to attract Canadian visitors, including promotions like New York's "NY Loves Canada" and Las Vegas hotels valuing the Canadian dollar equally.
• Air travel from Canada to the U.S. remains below previous levels, with only tentative improvements during events like the 2026 World Cup, but overnight visits—which generate more tourism revenue—have decreased further in early 2026.
• The upcoming winter season will test whether Canadian snowbirds continue the informal boycott of U.S. destinations, as some tourism officials remain optimistic while others expect travel to remain low until political relations improve.
• Many Canadians, including marketing executive Loewen and life coach Eileen March, are choosing to avoid U.S. travel due to political tensions and a feeling of being unwelcome, with plans to resume visits contingent on changes in U.S. leadership and policies.