Canadians, especially baby boomers, avoid U.S. travel due to political tensions and costs

Hundreds of thousands of Canadians are avoiding travel to the United States, with baby boomers leading the decline. Younger generations are more inclined to visit. Preliminary data shows a one-third drop in Canadian car and air arrivals from the U.S. in September compared to last year. This trend is attributed to political tensions, rising costs, and the unfavorable exchange rate. Air Canada and other airlines have increased flights to other international destinations while reducing U.S. capacity. Some U.S. states are launching tourism campaigns to attract Canadians back.