Long, hot summer? How U.S.-Canada tensions could affect Yukon travel industry
- The Yukon tourism industry experienced significant growth, generating $575 million in gross business revenue in 2024, surpassing the target of $525 million set for 2028, according to the Yukon government tourism dashboard.
- American tourists comprised 72.5% of border crossings into the Yukon in 2024, highlighting their importance to the region's tourism market, as noted by Ryan.
- Consumer confidence in the Yukon decreased by 17.4% from the previous year, indicating a decline in economic optimism, as reported by the Yukon tourism dashboard.
- Arrivals from German-speaking tourists increased by 22% in 2024, aided by new agreements between multiple airlines, according to Carolyn Moore.
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Hatteras windsurfing spot mirrors US-Canada tensions
Windsurfers compete in 2021 at Hatteras Island where Canadian visitors have typically represented a significant portion of visitors, according to one business here. Photo courtesy of Britt Viehman/OceanAir Sports BUXTON – Just north of Cape Hatteras, businesses along a small stretch of soundside beach colloquially known as Canadian Hole have become a microcosm and barometer of a newly fraught international relationship. Windsurfers from Canada h…
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