Tag: cross-border travel
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Ski Towns in the U.S. Hope the Holiday Season Reverses Canadian Tourism Slump
Snow, Seasonality, and a Slump in Canadian Visitors Numerous American ski towns are counting on a rebound this holiday season after a noticeable drop in Canadian tourism. The lull has put pressure on mountain economies that depend on steady cross‑border traffic during peak travel periods. While political factors can influence perceptions, many industry observers say…
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Canada’s Travel Boycott Hits the U.S. Economy: A $5.7B Loss in 2025
Canada’s Travel Boycott Continues to Bite the U.S. Economy The latest forecast from the U.S. Travel Association signals a stubborn drain on the American economy as Canadians extend their travel boycott. A projected 3.2 percent decline in international tourism spending in the United States for 2025 translates to a $5.7 billion shortfall. This isn’t just…
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Canadians Hold Back, U.S. Tourism Suffers: The $5.7B 2025 Hit
Overview: Canada’s Travel Boycott and the U.S. Tourism Dip Canadians continuing to limit or pause leisure trips to the United States are reshaping the country’s tourism landscape. A forecast from the U.S. Travel Association projects a 3.2 percent decline in international tourism spending in 2025, translating to a $5.7 billion shortfall for the U.S. economy.…
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Canadian Airports Brace for Ripple Effects of U.S. FAA Flight Cuts
Canada Eyes the Ripple Effects of U.S. FAA Cuts The shutdown in Washington has brought a new layer of disruption to cross-border travel as U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) capacity reductions begin to ripple across Canadian skies and airports. While Canada’s aviation sector remains technically separate from U.S. operations, the interconnected nature of North American…
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Foreign Vehicles Blocked from Leaving Malaysia Over Unpaid VEP Fines
Malaysia Tightens exit controls on foreign-registered vehicles over unpaid VEP fines Starting November 15, foreign vehicle owners and drivers in Malaysia—including those from Singapore—face a new exit restriction. Vehicles that have not obtained or activated a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) and have outstanding fines will be prohibited from leaving the country until all dues are…
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No VEP, No Exit: Foreign Vehicles Banned from Leaving Malaysia After Nov 15
Overview: New Exit Rules for Foreign Vehicles In a move aimed at enhancing traffic enforcement and ensuring outstanding fines are settled, Malaysia will begin enforcing a policy that restricts leaving the country for foreign vehicle owners or drivers who have not obtained or activated a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP). The rule takes effect on November…
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India-China Direct Flight Resumption: 2025 Plan to Reopen Routes
Overview: Direct Flight Services to Resume by October 2025 The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that India and China have agreed to restart direct air services between the two nations. Following this agreement, routes connecting points designated by both sides are expected to resume by the end of October 2025. The decision hinges…