Summer tourism forecast: Worried with few Canadians
Summer tourism in Maine is facing challenges as fewer Canadians are expected to visit this year. The ongoing tensions between Canada and the U.S. are contributing to this decline. Additionally, high fuel prices are affecting travel for all tourists.
- ▪Inns and campgrounds in Maine are prepared for summer tourists.
- ▪Many Canadians are opting not to travel to the U.S. due to diplomatic tensions.
- ▪High fuel prices are impacting travel decisions for tourists overall.
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Economy Summer tourism forecast: Worried with few Canadians May 21, 20266:29 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered By Carol Bousquet SUMMER TOURISM FORECAST: WORRIED WITH FEW CANADIANS Listen · 3:40 3:40 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5815302/nx-s1-9780707" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Inns and campgrounds in Maine are ready to welcome summer tourists. But many Canadians are staying away because of the beef between the two countries. And high fuel prices are an issue for everyone. Sponsor Message Facebook Flipboard Email
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