Source: TheTravel

Canadians increased travel to the U.S. in September. The increase comes as uncertainty grows about travel south of the border, particularly with a new crackdown on Canadian-made alcohol, which may complicate travel for some U.S. visitors crossing through U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Although the numbers continue to rise for U.S. visits, some Canadians are exhibiting different behavior, particularly on social media. Some are refraining from posting about U.S. vacations, fearing backlash for spending money south of the border during the trade war between the two countries. While some have refrained from posting on social media, others fear CBP officials may view their travel content.

Source: OpenJaw

The fare spike Canadian airline executives have been warning about for months is showing up in new US data.
According to the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), travel agencies in the US sold 25.7 million air tickets in July through September this year, up 2% year-over-year with sales totalling $10.2 billion, up 18% over the same period last year.
However, volume is not behind that 18% increase, its cost. The average domestic round-trip fare settled through ARC was $669 in September, 7% higher than in August.
The biggest jump was in economy fares, which are up 21% from 2025, compared to 14% for premium cabins.

Source: CBC News

With a resounding vote in favour of Alberta staying in Canada, business leaders are breathing easier, saying the result of the provincial referendum will bring more certainty for investors and give a boost to the entire country’s economy.
“It is a huge relief,” said Deborah Yedlin, president and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.
“This vote to stay in Canada means that certainty has been established and that we can attract that investment. And that will benefit the economy, not just for Alberta, but for the country.”

Source: Global News

U.S. President Donald Trump says he is providing an exemption to 50 per cent tariffs for some agricultural goods that he said are “consistent with the interest of the United States.”
Under the amendment issued by the White House on Friday, 22 products previously subject to 50 per cent tariffs would be allowed to cross the border duty free, while 100 new products were added under Section 338 and would be subject to a 50 per cent tariffs.

Source: PYOK

In a statement, the CDC said: “After November 3, 2026, at 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time, all passengers boarding an international flight to the United States, regardless of location of embarkation, must attest (sign a statement) that they have not been present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) during the 21 days before their flight leaves for the United States.”

Source: HNR Hotel News

Destination Canada’s Annual Public Meeting 2026
In case you missed it, Destination Canada’s Annual Public Meeting is available to watch now.

Source: Travel Weekly

Theme park revenue was down 4.4% to $2.59 billion and adjusted Ebitda was down 17.1% to $780 million, Comcast reported in its third quarter financial earnings call Thursday.
Comcast co-CEO Mike Cavanagh attributed the dip to several factors, including macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds. He also believes competitors were faster in recognizing theme park softness and quicker to execute marketing strategies to combat it.

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