US EditionFlight Centre survey shows Canadian travel to the U.S. down 40 per cent
Survey shows 62% of Canadians plan travel outside the U.S. as bookings to Caribbean, Europe, and Asia rise amid economic and political concerns.
- This year Flight Centre Canada said leisure bookings to the U.S. are down 40% year-over-year and expects the pattern to continue into the New Year.
- Many Canadians cited trade tensions and tariffs after U.S. trade actions earlier this year, and polls show 57% political/cultural, 53% border processing, 64% safety, and 44% monetary concerns.
- Data show sharp jumps to specific countries such as Turks and Caicos and Japan as trips to the Caribbean, Europe and Asia rise with Canadians seeking better value.
- Travel firms reported most holiday period spots are filled and many travellers are locking in January–March warm‑weather escapes, while U.S. destinations launch initiatives to attract Canadian visitor spending.
- Nearly two‑thirds of Canadians planning travel next year are targeting destinations other than the U.S., with a study of just over 1,000 adults showing 64% less likely to visit the U.S. in 2026.
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