The losses are piling up for the U.S. tourism sector. The expected total loss this year is around $5.7 billion . As expected, U.S. Tourism groups are scrambling for Canadian tourists, with new offers just ahead of the holiday season. That includes a Canadian Welcome Pass launched by Discover Kalispell.

The goal is to attract more Canadians during the holiday season, but this remains a tough task due to political tensions, border uncertainties, and the exchange rate. Nonetheless, some Canadian snowbirds are still inclined to visit the U.S. during the winter due to friends, family, and property ownership .

On the other hand, Americans have been taking more trips to Canada than Canadians have been taking to the U.S. over the last three months. However, this streak has now come to an end

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