US EditionGov. Newsom Launches Campaign to Revive Canadian Tourism in Canada
- Gov. Gavin Newsom is launching a tourism campaign targeting Canadians after a 12.3% drop in visitors from Canada in February, as reported by Visit California.
- Newsom invited Canadians back to California, emphasizing the state as a welcoming destination away from political tensions.
- Nearly 2 million Canadians visited California last year, generating about $3.7 billion in spending, according to the governor's office.
- President Trump’s tariffs and policies have led to declines in tourism, prompting efforts to strengthen relationships with Canada and promote California as a safe destination.
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California launches Canadian charm offensive
California governor Gavin Newsom kicked off a campaign to promote Canadian tourism in his state, pitching its sunny beaches, lush vineyards, and world-class restaurants. Why now? California tourism operators are feeling the pinch as relations between the US and Canada sour under Trump. Newsom reports that Canadian tourism to his state has fallen 12% compared to last year. But his charm offensive may fall flat for reasons beyond his control. A US…
Canada's travel boycott hit California hard. The tourism industry is fighting for Canadian visitors despite political tensions and strong US dollars.
Tourists and travel agents talk tariff impacts
.SANTA BARBARA, Calif. The recent tariff war didn't stop the British Cooper family from visiting the California coast. Their daughter Shane even painted her nails with stars in honor of Hollywood. "Just recently, with the tariffs obviously that can make a different, but that actually worked well for out exchange rate for dollars to the pound," sand Mandy Cooper. One Pound was worth about $1.32 on Wednesday. But, the International Trade Administr…
Gavin Newsom launched an advertising campaign to try to attract Canadians again.
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