Gov. Newsom Launches Campaign to Revive Canadian Tourism in Canada

Visitors to Maine dropped again in 2024, challenging a top industry

Spending by tourists increased slightly to $19.2 billion, but Gov. Mills anticipates further declines as Canadians curb U.S. travel plans.

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.

‘Hold the line’: B.C. government reacts to California governor’s plea for Canadian tourists

In a slick, well-produced video, the Governor of California Gavin Newsom make a pitch for Canadians to visit his state.