Travel associations on both sides of the border have banded together to tackle unprecedented challenges facing the industry in 2025 — starting with the ongoing tariff war between the U.S. and Canada. The newly formed Beyond Borders Tourism Coalition (BBTC) brings together the United States Tour Operators Association and the Canadian Association of Tour Operators as well as the Adventure Travel Trade Association, American Bus Association, Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, International Inbound Travel Association, National Tour Association and Student & Youth Travel Association. “The travel industry’s interconnected nature demands unified voice and action to tackle shared challenges arising from Read more
Canada
Canadians seem intent on staying home this summer and exploring this great country of ours. With that in mind, I’m putting together a series of short items on Five Things to See and Do in cities and regions across Canada. I’ll start today with Calgary, a terrific destination on its own and also the gateway to the Canadian Rockies and marvelous Banff National Park. EAST VILLAGE This is one of the most vibrant areas of the city, with fabulous boutique shops and the excellent Alt Hotel. One of the top attractions is the striking National Music Centre, located inside Read more
The Golden State is showing Canada some love. At a time when many Canadians have soured on trips to the U.S. because of ongoing political disputes and President Donald Trump’s tariffs and 51st state comments, Visit California has launched a new campaign ” to show Canadians that they are missed, they are deeply valued, and they are always welcome in California.” “California would not be the same without Canadians,” Visit California officials said. ” In 2024, California welcomed 1.8 million Canadian visitors, making it the state’s second-largest global tourism market.” California Governor Gavin Newsom has a fun, cheeky video on Read more
The Summer Travel Outlook released this week by Expedia finds that Canadian travellers are rediscovering the charm of their own country through coast-to-coast exploration. Trending spots include Tofino, St. John’s, Nanaimo, and Gaspésie. Beyond domestic travel, Canadians are also checking international destinations off their bucket list by visiting international capital cities and the world’s top beaches, with Cancun being the number one popular beach destination for Canadian travellers. “While we’ve been seeing recent fluctuations in U.S. search activities, Canadians are still eager to travel and have been rediscovering all the beauty Canada has to offer.” says Melanie Fish, head of Read more
New travel numbers suggest Canadians made fewer return trips from the United States last month compared to the same time last year, with a sharp decline in trips by car and by plane. Statistics Canada says the number of Canadians returning from the U.S. by car last month was down almost 32% compared to March 2024. That’s a significant increase from February, when car trips from Canada to the States were down 23%. It’s also the third straight month of decline for Canadian car trips to the US. Stats Can says return trips by air from the U.S. were down Read more
