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Skift
4 days ago
- Business
- Skift
Montreal Hotels Expect Growth Amid Drop in U.S. Visitors
The DJIA fell 11 points, the Nasdaq was down 2, the S&P 500 rose 2 points, and the 10-year treasury yield was up .06 to 4.29%. The markets made a nice recovery, but nobody told the lodging stocks that, as they were nearly all in negative territory on the day. As Montreal enters the second half of the summer season, the city's tourism industry remains stable, showing comparable results to the previous year. However, there has been a slight dip in U.S. visitors, with numbers down by approximately 7% compared to the same period in 2024. This decline contrasts with Quebec City, which has seen a more significant drop in visitation, estimated at 8% to 10%. The decrease in U.S. tourists is believed to be linked to ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada. Despite this, Montreal has seen a notable increase in Canadian travelers, with a 15% rise in visitors from across the country, particularly from the Atlantic p
The Independent
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Canadian province pokes fun at US in tourism advertisement
A tourism board in Quebec, Canada, has launched a new campaign aimed at encouraging Americans to visit. The advert, titled 'Come Hug It Out', playfully pokes fun at US visitors. It depicts a hotel worker hugging a confused American tourist who struggles with the French language. The campaign has since gone viral, with Oscar-winning actress Sharon Stone commenting positively on it. Watch the video in full above.
CTV News
14-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Kingston, Ont. businesses not seeing a decline in U.S. visitors
Tourism operators in Kingston are hopeful the trade war won't lead to a decline in U.S. visitors this summer. CTV's Jack Richardson reports.
