If you’ve noticed emptier hotels or fewer international accents around major US spots this summer, you're not alone. Canadian visits are crashing down nearly 37% by car and 26% by air and states like Massachusetts, New York, and Washington are really feeling it. Boston, which was close to pre-pandemic recovery, is now scrambling as Canadian and European travelers pull back. Tourism boards are bracing for a $12.5B drop in international visitor spending nationwide this year.
I’ve always thought Canada was a reliable neighbor when it came to travel flows, so this shift is huge. Anyone working in or visiting places like Boston, Seattle, or Detroit this year are you seeing the slowdown firsthand? What should states do to attract international guests again?
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