On Thursday, May 26, 2022, passengers pass the giant American flag as they enter and exit the gates during their Memorial Day weekend holiday in Orange County, John Wayne Airport, Santa Ana, California.
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Travel in Canada fell sharply in the first half of 2025, according to figures from the American Travel Association.
Visits from Canada fell nearly 19% over the same period last year, with overall international visits down 3.4%.
This amounts to a $1.9 billion reduction in travel spending. June was particularly rough with Canada’s visits falling by more than 26%, the association said.
The punches to the travel and tourism industry were reduced by a noticeable increase in visitors from Mexico. According to the American Travel Association, June and the first half of the month saw significant increases of 14.8% and 12.5%, respectively. 940,000 visits from Mexican tourists amounted to just 5 billion travel expenditures.
“Looking at the first half of data in 2025, it shows that travel remains a priority, but broader economic concerns remain in the minds of consumers. In a rapidly evolving global environment, international visits to the US are resilient in most markets.
Major travel agencies Hilton, Wyndham and Travel and leisurewe have carefully looked at the changes in visitors, but all revenues for next week are reported.
Las Vegas also reports a decline in international visitors from Mexico and Canada. Caesars, MGM, Void and Red Rock Resort.
The travel industry is concerned about President Donald Trump’s tax laws and spending on marketing and promotions overseas destinations, and raising travel visa fees that may be particularly problematic ahead of next year’s World Cup.
– Dawn Giel of CNBC contributed to this report.
