What began last autumn as a social-media hashtag protesting President Donald Trump’s tariff threats against Ottawa has matured into a broadening Canadian consumer boycott of U.S. leisure travel. New booking data released on 16 February show Canadian reservations for Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort and U.S. national-park packages are down 30–45 % year-on-year. Tour operator Intrepid Travel reports a 93 % slump in Canadian demand for its Yosemite and Grand Canyon itineraries, while luxury agency Cazenove + Loyd has shelved plans to market bespoke U.S. parks trips to high-net-worth Canadians and Britons.
The boycott dovetails with a wider “Trump Slump” that has seen overall foreign arrivals to the United States fall 5.4 % in 2025, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office. Canada—traditionally the largest inbound market—accounted for four of the six million lost visits. Analysts blame not only diplomatic friction but also tougher U.S. border policies, including proposals to make ESTA applicants disclose five years of social-media history and biometric selfies.
For Canadian travellers who do still need to head south—for business, family emergencies or a long-planned holiday—navigating shifting entry rules can be daunting. VisaHQ’s online portal simplifies the process by flagging the latest ESTA questions, visa-waiver updates and biometric requirements, while offering step-by-step assistance and passport courier services when needed. A quick eligibility check at https://www.visahq.com/united-states/ can save both individuals and corporate mobility managers time and uncertainty during this period of heightened scrutiny.
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For U.S. destinations, the timing is awkward. Florida’s Tourism Development Council has already trimmed its 2026 room-night forecast by 8 % and is redeploying marketing dollars toward Latin America. Gateway airports such as Orlando MCO and Los Angeles LAX risk weaker non-stop loads on Canadian routes, potentially pressuring airfares for corporate travellers reliant on those seats.
Hoteliers face diverging fortunes: Hilton Worldwide and Marriott International both posted global RevPAR gains last quarter, but cited softness in U.S. resorts linked to “geo-political sentiment.” Some hotel groups are lobbying Washington to shelve the expanded ESTA questionnaire, arguing that perceived hostility could cost 157,000 American jobs and US $15.7 billion in visitor spend over three years.
For mobility managers, the boycott signals heightened sensitivity among international partners and talent about U.S. travel. Companies hosting training or incentive events in the United States this year may encounter pushback from Canadian attendees, prompting consideration of alternate venues in Mexico or Europe.
The boycott dovetails with a wider “Trump Slump” that has seen overall foreign arrivals to the United States fall 5.4 % in 2025, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office. Canada—traditionally the largest inbound market—accounted for four of the six million lost visits. Analysts blame not only diplomatic friction but also tougher U.S. border policies, including proposals to make ESTA applicants disclose five years of social-media history and biometric selfies.
For Canadian travellers who do still need to head south—for business, family emergencies or a long-planned holiday—navigating shifting entry rules can be daunting. VisaHQ’s online portal simplifies the process by flagging the latest ESTA questions, visa-waiver updates and biometric requirements, while offering step-by-step assistance and passport courier services when needed. A quick eligibility check at https://www.visahq.com/united-states/ can save both individuals and corporate mobility managers time and uncertainty during this period of heightened scrutiny.
For U.S. destinations, the timing is awkward. Florida’s Tourism Development Council has already trimmed its 2026 room-night forecast by 8 % and is redeploying marketing dollars toward Latin America. Gateway airports such as Orlando MCO and Los Angeles LAX risk weaker non-stop loads on Canadian routes, potentially pressuring airfares for corporate travellers reliant on those seats.
Hoteliers face diverging fortunes: Hilton Worldwide and Marriott International both posted global RevPAR gains last quarter, but cited softness in U.S. resorts linked to “geo-political sentiment.” Some hotel groups are lobbying Washington to shelve the expanded ESTA questionnaire, arguing that perceived hostility could cost 157,000 American jobs and US $15.7 billion in visitor spend over three years.
For mobility managers, the boycott signals heightened sensitivity among international partners and talent about U.S. travel. Companies hosting training or incentive events in the United States this year may encounter pushback from Canadian attendees, prompting consideration of alternate venues in Mexico or Europe.
