Canadians to Maine: No, thanks!..We are pissed !!!!

Canadians to Maine: No, thanks!..We are pissed !

Canadian tourists make up about 30-40% of the revenue for many businesses in Old Orchard Beach, Maine.
This year, many are choosing to skip their regular getaway, given President Trump’s antagonistic rhetoric towards Canada.
The owner of the Point of View Inn tells CNN’s Randi Kaye he’s had so many cancellations that his business may not survive.

Some facts ...

In 2024, Canadian tourists spent an estimated $20.5 billion in the United States, with Florida being a popular destination, contributing to a significant economic impact for the state.

Canadians made approximately 20.4 million visits to the United States in 2024, with a total spending of $20.5 billion. Economic Impact: This spending supported 140,000 American jobs.

Florida, California, Nevada, New York, and Texas are among the most visited U.S. states by Canadians. Warm and sunny Florida is a choice destination for snowbirds coming down from the Great White North. Last year, nearly 3.3 million Canadians came to the Sunshine State, according to data from VisitFlorida.org, making up 27% of our total international visitors.An estimated 1 million Canadians spend up to six months wintering in the Sunshine State, contributing an estimated $6.5 billion to Florida's economy.

Canadians account for the most international visits to the United States. A 10% reduction in Canadian travel could mean 2 million fewer visits, $2.1 billion in lost spending and 14,000 job losses, according to the U.S. Travel Association. Florida could take the hardest hit, given that more Canadians visit our state than any other. In fact, more than a quarter of Florida’s international visitors come from Canada, the most of any country, according to VisitFlorida, the state’s tourism marketing arm.