Canadian Tourists Buy Mexco Holidays Over US Due to Trump's Policies
Canadian travelers flock to Mexico due to Trump's policies
Trump's policies have sent a wave of Canadian tourists packing their bags for sunny Mexico. In response, the tourism industry is booming, with airlines creating new routes and increasing flights to the popular destination.
After sparing Mexico in his latest tariff round, Trump imposed toughened Customs rules for imports from Mexico and Canada. Goods not covered by the USMCA free trade agreement face a 25 percent tariff. While this hurts the economy, Mexico is gaining as a tourist destination thanks to Trump's unpredictable tariff policy.
Politically-minded Canadians are flocking to Mexico for their holidays, as they steer clear of the United States. According to a Financial Times report, the number of Canadian tourists in Mexico has surged sharply in recent months, leading some airlines to introduce new non-stop flights to Guadalajara and increase frequencies to other Mexican destinations during the winter season.
Economy: Tourism reeling from the Trump Effect
Canada's tourists ministry reports an almost 15 percent increase in Canadians traveling to Mexico in March compared to last year. In contrast, the same period saw a drop of over 13 percent in Canadian flights to the United States. Canada's border crossings by car decreased by around a third.
Instead of the usual route to the US, Canadian airlines are now adopting Mexico as their destination of choice. Air Canada and Air Transat have announced new direct flights to Guadalajara. Such a shift has left the US tourism industry reeling from the Trump effect, with fewer tourists willing to holiday in the US.
When asked about the potential impact of fears of possible arrests upon entry, Trump brushed it off, stating "No, we treat our tourists well." His response suggests a dismissive attitude towards concerns about the safety and treatment of foreign travelers in the US.
On the other hand, Mexico's tourism minister Rodríguez Zamora praised the strengthened relationship between Mexico and Canada, describing it as a brotherhood. Zamora's comments imply that Canadian tourists see Mexico as a safer and more welcoming alternative to the US.
With patriotic boycotts of American goods and travel ongoing in Canada, and reports of harsh treatment of tourists upon entering the US, it's not hard to see why Canadians would choose to spend their holidays south of the border instead.
References: ntv.de, jki
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- The tourism industry in Mexico is flourishing due to Trump's policies, as more Canadians opt for holidays there instead of the United States.
- Vocational training in the tourism sector may be necessary to accommodate the increased demand for travel to Mexico, as airlines create new routes and introduce additional flights.
- Canadians are sparing the US in their travel plans, with airlines adopting Mexico as their destination of choice, thanks to Trump's unpredictable tariff policy and concerns about safety and treatment of foreign travelers.
- Mexico's tourism minister Rodríguez Zamora praises the strengthened relationship between Mexico and Canada, describing it as a brotherhood, implying that Canadians view Mexico as a safer and more welcoming alternative.
- Following the trend of patriotic boycotts of American goods and travel, Canadians are turning to WhatsApp groups and general-news sources for updates on the political landscape, lifestyle choices, and travel options in Mexico.
