B.C. prepares for tourism boom amid U.S. tariffs, 51st state rhetoric

Donald Trump's threats of annexation are unworthy of many Canadians, but for Dave Bjorkman, it is a "dream that would become a reality."

B.C. prepares for tourism boom amid U.S. tariffs, 51st state rhetoric

Even though many Canadians may well feel bitter toward the United States, Fresh Adventures CEO Alex Ross is reminding Canadians how important it is to welcome American tourists who continue to visit B.C.

Bellingham, Whatcom County Grapple with Plummeting Tourism

The city of Bellingham is just one of the many victims of the political turmoil roiling the United States right now. Dylan Dean-Boyle is on the front lines of it. Dean-Boyle has served as president and CEO of Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism for more than two years. He watched with apprehension as President Trump first talked of annexing Canada, and then announced steep tariffs on most countries around the world, including Canada. In February a…

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Alex Ross and his team are busy booking hundreds of hotel rooms, securing equipment and watching long-term weather forecasts as tourism season draws near.  His company, Fresh Adventures, takes tourists from all over the world on guided tours throughout B.C., and even into nearby territories and states.  In an average year, Ross said he gets about 30 per cent of his business from Canadians outside the province. He said Canadian bookings have incr…