Liberal Forum

Hotel Bookings are down.. Crime rate is gonna creep as this economy tanks.

Canadian tourism to the U.S. in 2026 remains significantly depressed, down roughly 25% to 30% compared to 2024 levels. While early spring and summer 2026 have shown slight, tentative month-over-month bumps in cross-border car trips, overall visitation and spending remain low following political tensions, trade disputes, and shifts toward domestic or overseas travel.Key Trends in 2026Persistent Decline: Total Canadian visits remain far below pre-2025 benchmarks, following trade tensions, tariffs, and political rhetoric that shifted consumer sentiment.Slight Stabilization: Data from Statistics Canada shows minor year-over-year bumps in short-term car trips and vacation rental stays, though air travel to the U.S. remains weak.Alternative Travel: Many Canadians have redirected their vacation budgets toward domestic travel within Canada or overseas trips to Europe and Asia.Targeted Recovery Efforts: U.S. marketing organizations like Brand USA are rolling out localized digital campaigns targeting demographic groups more open to cross-border travel.