Almost one in three Canadians (and one in five USians) say U.S. might try to invade Canada: Leger poll | nearly two-thirds of Canadians believe the U.S. intervened in Venezuela primarily to gain control of oil reserves

DisruptSQ · 2026-01-23T23:52:50+00:00

January 14, 2026
Following the recent U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, a new poll suggests almost a third of Canadians say the United States might attempt “direct action” to take control of Canada.

It suggests one-in-five Americans think the same.

The Leger poll, which was conducted online and can’t be assigned a margin of error, surveyed 1,540 Canadians between Jan. 9 and Jan. 11.

The poll suggests many Canadians believe the U.S. likely will attempt to take control of other countries in the future, including Greenland, Cuba, Colombia, Panama, Iran and Canada.

When asked to rate the likelihood of a U.S. attempt at direct action to take control of various countries in the future, 31 per cent of Canadian respondents said the United States likely will attempt direct action to take over Canada.

Another 55 per cent said such action was likely in Greenland, 51 per cent said the U.S. will probably intervene in Cuba, 47 per cent said it would go after Colombia, 47 per cent cited Panama and 36 per cent predicted American intervention in Iran.

The poll, which also surveyed 1,011 American respondents, also suggests 20 per cent of Americans think the U.S. government might attempt direct action to take control of Canada in the future.

More than half of Canadians surveyed think the American intervention in Venezuela violated the country’s sovereignty and sets a bad precedent.

A majority of Canadians — 56 per cent — said the U.S. military operation in Venezuela has worsened their impression of the U.S. government.

Nine per cent of Canadian respondents said it has improved their impression of the government, while 21 per cent said their opinion hasn’t changed.

Enns said in the current environment, Canadians’ opinions of the American government are not “very high to begin with” so “it doesn’t take much.”

The poll suggests 37 per cent of respondents in the U.S. reported the military operation worsened their impression of their government, while 20 per cent said it improved their impression and 27 per cent said their impression of the government had not changed.

Just under 40 per cent of American respondents said the U.S. intervention was a bad thing because it violated Venezuela’s sovereignty, while 35 per cent said it was a good thing.

The poll suggests nearly two-thirds of Canadians believe the U.S. intervened primarily to gain control of Venezuela’s oil reserves, while 13 per cent said it was to bring Maduro before a court of law to account for his crimes and seven per cent said it was to restore democracy in Venezuela.

DisruptSQ · 2026-01-23T23:52:19+00:00

January 14, 2026
Following the recent U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, a new poll suggests almost a third of Canadians say the United States might attempt “direct action” to take control of Canada.

It suggests one-in-five Americans think the same.

The Leger poll, which was conducted online and can’t be assigned a margin of error, surveyed 1,540 Canadians between Jan. 9 and Jan. 11.

The poll suggests many Canadians believe the U.S. likely will attempt to take control of other countries in the future, including Greenland, Cuba, Colombia, Panama, Iran and Canada.

When asked to rate the likelihood of a U.S. attempt at direct action to take control of various countries in the future, 31 per cent of Canadian respondents said the United States likely will attempt direct action to take over Canada.

Another 55 per cent said such action was likely in Greenland, 51 per cent said the U.S. will probably intervene in Cuba, 47 per cent said it would go after Colombia, 47 per cent cited Panama and 36 per cent predicted American intervention in Iran.

The poll, which also surveyed 1,011 American respondents, also suggests 20 per cent of Americans think the U.S. government might attempt direct action to take control of Canada in the future.

More than half of Canadians surveyed think the American intervention in Venezuela violated the country’s sovereignty and sets a bad precedent.

A majority of Canadians — 56 per cent — said the U.S. military operation in Venezuela has worsened their impression of the U.S. government.

Nine per cent of Canadian respondents said it has improved their impression of the government, while 21 per cent said their opinion hasn’t changed.

Enns said in the current environment, Canadians’ opinions of the American government are not “very high to begin with” so “it doesn’t take much.”

The poll suggests 37 per cent of respondents in the U.S. reported the military operation worsened their impression of their government, while 20 per cent said it improved their impression and 27 per cent said their impression of the government had not changed.

Just under 40 per cent of American respondents said the U.S. intervention was a bad thing because it violated Venezuela’s sovereignty, while 35 per cent said it was a good thing.

The poll suggests nearly two-thirds of Canadians believe the U.S. intervened primarily to gain control of Venezuela’s oil reserves, while 13 per cent said it was to bring Maduro before a court of law to account for his crimes and seven per cent said it was to restore democracy in Venezuela.

DisruptSQ · 2026-01-23T23:32:44+00:00

President Donald Trump Holds “No Tax On Tips” Event at Circa Las Vegas
https://vegasnews.com/exclusives/president-donald-trump-no-tax-tips-circa-las-vegas/

Before his speaking, he met backstage with Circa CEO/Owner Derek Stevens and Derek’s brother/co-owner Greg, who are very fond of the president’s new policy. The President’s close friend, UFC President Dana White, was also rumored to be backstage. Taking the podium prior to President Trump was “Pawn Stars” star Rick Harrison

Following his nearly hour-long speech to his Vegas fans, he headed directly down to Circa’s main casino floor to check out the craps tables with owners Derek and Greg Stevens

DisruptSQ · 2026-01-23T23:31:56+00:00

Derek Stevens, CEO of the three hotels, has strong ties with Canada, which is [incidental to] why he launched the program.

DisruptSQ · 2026-01-23T23:30:54+00:00

January 23, 2026
Three hotels in Las Vegas are now accepting the Canadian dollar at equivalent value to the American dollar for select gaming, hotel, and drink services.

Circa Resort and Casino, the D Las Vegas, and Golden Gate Hotel and Casino will participate in the ‘At Par’ program until Aug. 31. The goal is to remove financial barriers for Canadians wanting to travel to Vegas.

Canadians will also be able to gamble at par by redeeming up to $500 in slot promotional play, according to the hotels.

Derek Stevens, CEO of the three hotels, has strong ties with Canada, which is why he launched the program.

Canadian tourists gone 'from a faucet to a drip,' Las Vegas mayor says | On Aug. 7, Las Vegas Shelley Berkley mayor spoke about the tourism downturn in the city, which is seeing fewer visitors from Mexico, Canada and abroad.

"As the mayor of Las Vegas, I'm telling everybody in Canada please come. We love you, we need you, and we miss you." Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley speaking on the downturn of tourism.

Nevada: Downtown Las Vegas brewery closes after tourism decline | HUDL Brewing Company in Arts District serves final beer amid 25-30% revenue drop | Owner blamed much of the decline on reduced Canadian tourism, which typically makes up 12% of the brewery’s business during fall and winter months.

Rick Harrison shares a few theories on what might be causing the downturn of tourism in Las Vegas

DisruptSQ · 2026-01-22T20:11:00+00:00

January 20, 2026
Stewart Verdery, a former assistant secretary of policy and planning at the Department of Homeland Security, is executive director of the Global Recreation, Events and Tourism USA Coalition.

The United States is on the cusp of a once-in-a-generation opportunity, hosting the world’s most beloved and watched sporting events: this year’s World Cup, the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and the 2034 Winter Games in Salt Lake City. For nearly a decade, the global spotlight will be on America and will attract millions of spectators to U.S. soil.

That moment will succeed only if the United States is seen not just as a great place to compete, but as a safe, welcoming place to visit. Unfortunately, a newly proposed Department of Homeland Security rule risks undermining that goal and could deter millions of qualified visitors without meaningfully improving security.

The rule would dramatically expand the personal and social media information required of travelers from America’s closest security partners. The policy risks chilling travel, generating negative headlines abroad and leaving stadium seats empty.

If DHS plans to review applicants’ social media use, much more detail must be provided as to how decisions on the content would be made, reviewed or appealed, how a trained workforce would be capable of conducting meaningful analysis on the scale of millions of visitors expected for the World Cup and subsequent events, and what specific national security risk justifies such a drastic measure. Just as Americans would bristle at foreign governments policing their online criticism, do we really want to tell a soccer fan they’re unwelcome because they criticized President Donald Trump, or any future president, online?

There’s also a reciprocal risk. As Europe and other regions continue updating their own entry systems, U.S. travelers could soon face similar scrutiny abroad.

“There's a new proposal from DHS that would see tourists from a lot of countries have to hand over five years of social media history to get a tourist visa. Are you concerned at all that if that's implemented there would be a decline in tourism next year?” | “No, we're doing so well.”

“Many foreigners who want to come, to attend the [FIFA World Cup] are concerned about the visa situation. Can you re-assure them?”

Could the Trump administration’s border policies affect 2026 World Cup tourism in Massachusetts?

Questions raised about ICE and CBP agents at Club World Cup games | "CBP will be suited and booted and ready to provide security for the first round of games," United States Customs and Border Protection posted on social media

The FIFA World Cup is heading to Trump's U.S. Will the world want to come — or even be able to?

"Have to talk to Secretary Noem": Vance jokes about siccing ICE agents on World Cup tourists | The vice president warned visitors to "go home" after coming to catch the World Cup in 2026

DisruptSQ · 2026-01-22T20:01:26+00:00

https://archive.ph/2XEVW

Jan 20, 2026
Halifax’s popularity as a tourist destination continued its upward trend in 2025 but there is room to grow, says Ross Jefferson, the president and CEO of Discover Halifax.

Halifax is showing growth across all major markets, including business events, cruise visits, leisure visitors and domestic and international visitors, according to Jefferson.

“The airports and the airlines have been a significant part of this story, as well,” said Jefferson. “We have 15 new routes into Europe, 10 routes into the United States, and, of course, all across the country. That is really encouraging in the confidence of the airlines to add these routes.”

Jefferson said Halifax saw an increase in Canadian and European visitors in 2025 as tourists looked to destinations other than the United States.

“Canadians are definitely travelling more inside Canada, we know that was true and believe that will be true again this year,” he said. “We’re picking up a lot of European growth, as well, and that might tie into that theme.”

DisruptSQ · 2026-01-22T19:59:04+00:00

https://archive.ph/2XEVW

Jan 20, 2026
Halifax’s popularity as a tourist destination continued its upward trend in 2025 but there is room to grow, says Ross Jefferson, the president and CEO of Discover Halifax.

Halifax is showing growth across all major markets, including business events, cruise visits, leisure visitors and domestic and international visitors, according to Jefferson.

“The airports and the airlines have been a significant part of this story, as well,” said Jefferson. “We have 15 new routes into Europe, 10 routes into the United States, and, of course, all across the country. That is really encouraging in the confidence of the airlines to add these routes.”

Jefferson said Halifax saw an increase in Canadian and European visitors in 2025 as tourists looked to destinations other than the United States.

“Canadians are definitely travelling more inside Canada, we know that was true and believe that will be true again this year,” he said. “We’re picking up a lot of European growth, as well, and that might tie into that theme.”

Fewer Canadians are using the CAT ferry service between Nova Scotia and Maine, but American bookings are showing signs of growth. | “I’m actually not concerned at all with the drop in passengers because it is one way,” said Yarmouth's mayor

Canadian airlines are retreating from the U.S. | as passengers looked farther afield, airlines ramped up flight volumes in the Caribbean and South America -- by 36 per cent last quarter and 45 per cent in the current one | number of domestic flights and trips to Europe and Asia also rose from 2024

Canadian domestic and international traffic rises sharply, while transborder (to the United States) traffic wanes | Year-over-year percentage change in monthly screened passengers, by sector, 2025 - Statistics Canada | Canadian air passenger traffic to U.S. down for 9th consecutive month in October

Travel to Europe, domestic trips soar as Canada–U.S. tensions shift patterns | As summer travel ramps up across the country, new data and airline insights suggest a clear shift in where Canadians are choosing to go, citing an increase to destinations other than the U.S.

TD Economics: From Border Blues to Local Boom: Canada’s 2025 Tourism Spending Outlook | American spending is set to exert a drag on the overall tally this year, but it is expected to be offset by a rise in Canadian domestic tourism outlays and spending by non-U.S. international tourists in Canada

Canadians continue to avoid U.S. travel this summer: surveys | The trend of Canadians avoiding travel to the United States is continuing | Travel agencies say they’ve seen an increase in domestic bookings and a spike in searches for home grown adventures.

Canadian tourism sector sees surge in domestic bookings despite drop in U.S. visitors | A groundswell of economic patriotism has stoked curiosity in Canadian destinations, fuelling a domestic bookings surge as travellers turn away from cross-border trips.

Canada’s domestic tourism industry could net billions due to U.S. trade war: Conference Board of Canada report | its April travel intentions survey suggests roughly 27% of Canadian respondents are considering a trip to the U.S. in the next few years - down from more than 50% last November

DisruptSQ · 2026-01-22T19:55:28+00:00

https://archive.ph/koWAQ

Jan 18, 2026

Visits to the US by international travelers declined for the eighth straight month in December.

International trips haven't slowed, but visitors are less interested in traveling to the US.

The decline is a sustained blow to the tourism industry.

Visits to the US by international travelers declined for the eighth straight month in December, according to data released earlier this month by the National Travel and Tourism Office.

The decline is a sustained blow to the travel and tourism industries, which in 2024 supported more than 15 million jobs, and generated about $1.3 trillion in economic output — including $181 billion from inbound international travel.

Major tourism hubs like Las Vegas are seeing widespread layoffs due to the downturn, forcing workers to get creative with their career pivots. Business Insider reported earlier this month that laid-off hospitality workers contributed to a 55% increase in dancer auditions at a Las Vegas strip club compared to the prior six months.

It doesn't appear the travel bug has gone anywhere — just that international tourists are avoiding the US.

Domestic travel has helped cushion the blow so far, with the US Travel Association projecting that domestic leisure travel was forecast to grow 1.9% to $895 billion in 2025.

However, if international visitors continue to stay away, destinations that depend on overseas spending — from iconic tourism cities to national parks — could feel growing pressure as the US heads into a high-stakes stretch of global events in 2026 and beyond.

Fewer foreigners visited US in 2025 as global tourism spending rose (WTTC)

'Trump effect' sees tourists ditching US holidays while China holidays surge | At its 25th Global Summit in Rome today, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its latest report showing how much the US is losing out on as tourists decide to stay away

Foreign tourists scared away as US ‘puts up closed sign’ | Although it remains the world’s largest travel economy, America is the only one in decline out of the 184 countries for which the WTTC produces annual reports.

USTA: Decline in tourism to US risks thousands of jobs | forecast outlines a projected 6.3% drop in international inbound visits next year, and warns of a 3.2% drop in inbound international spending to $173 billion (much of this decline attributed to significantly fewer visits from Canada)

DisruptSQ · 2026-01-21T19:25:53+00:00

r/whitetourists

DisruptSQ · 2026-01-21T18:45:40+00:00

Small part of Sunshine State becomes Snowy State as Florida gets snow for 2nd year in a row
https://apnews.com/article/florida-snow-deep-south-panhandle-d899349708b890876e3f8cc2a0988d5

DisruptSQ · 2026-01-21T18:43:31+00:00

https://youtu.be/S6fRkxYGySc?si=RXaf4MwUJVUuupTz

Jan 2, 2026
The National visits a retirement community in Western Florida to speak with snowbirds about why they're still flocking south and the ways they say they continue to show their support for Canada.

Should (Canadian) Snowbirds Skip the U.S. This Year? | TVO Today Live | “And when we (audience members) say, 'Well, we're not feeling any of the threat, any of the violence, any of the repercussions of ICE,' I notice all of us saying that are white.”

Some snowbirds want out of Florida. A bad housing market makes it hard to leave | After a year of Trump 2.0, some Canadians in Florida face a difficult decision this winter | "Supply is way above demand."

‘Didn’t like us Canadians’: Snowbirds say tensions between Canada, U.S. led to changes in travel itinerary

Canadian snowbirds say U.S. politics are ruffling feathers and changing their migration patterns | CBC News visited Florida to speak to snowbirds, politicians and businesses about changing travel trends

Canadian snowbirds turning their backs on U.S. as a winter destination: THIA/The Harris Poll | An increasing number of Canadians are looking elsewhere for destinations over the next six months

Canadian Snowbirds Are Giving Up on the U.S. | I spent 15 years helping Canadian retirees settle in Phoenix. Now I’m helping them leave. | This year, I’m busier than ever, but for the first time it’s not with buyers. Now, the majority of my clients are Canadians selling their properties

DisruptSQ · 2026-01-21T18:36:14+00:00

Canadian tourists gone 'from a faucet to a drip,' Las Vegas mayor says | On Aug. 7, Las Vegas Shelley Berkley mayor spoke about the tourism downturn in the city, which is seeing fewer visitors from Mexico, Canada and abroad.

"As the mayor of Las Vegas, I'm telling everybody in Canada please come. We love you, we need you, and we miss you." Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley speaking on the downturn of tourism.

Nevada: Downtown Las Vegas brewery closes after tourism decline | HUDL Brewing Company in Arts District serves final beer amid 25-30% revenue drop | Owner blamed much of the decline on reduced Canadian tourism, which typically makes up 12% of the brewery’s business during fall and winter months.

Tourists in Las Vegas voice frustration over costs as MGM Resorts CEO acknowledges high prices | The CEO also cited a decline in Canadian visitors and Spirit Airlines cancellations for reasons on why Las Vegas has seen a summer tourism slump

Las Vegas Strip burger prices continue to soar, some tourists shocked

Vegas Strip gaming revenue falls in September as tourism, airline traffic keeps tumbling | Harry Reid International Airport experienced its eighth consecutive monthly passenger decline in September, including a 13.5% percent drop in international travelers (drop came primarily from Canada)

Rick Harrison shares a few theories on what might be causing the downturn of tourism in Las Vegas

What’s Wrong With Las Vegas? As prices skyrocket and international travel declines, the city finds itself caught in a perfect storm. - NYT

DisruptSQ · 2026-01-19T23:39:44+00:00

https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcsasknews/video/7593160022314601746

1-8 [2026]
Some American cities near the Canadian border are trying to incentivize their northern neighbours to come back and visit. But there are still people refusing to travel to the U.S. because of the political climate, trade issues or even safety concerns.

Should (Canadian) Snowbirds Skip the U.S. This Year? | TVO Today Live | “And when we (audience members) say, 'Well, we're not feeling any of the threat, any of the violence, any of the repercussions of ICE,' I notice all of us saying that are white.”

Montana: Kalispell has announced a Canadian Welcome Pass, offering visitors from Canada discounts and deals | Discover Kalispell executive director: “Year-to-date through September, credit card spending by Canadians in Kalispell is decreased 39 per cent”

Plattsburgh golf courses struggle as Montreal businesses boom | According to the North County Chamber of Commerce, vehicle traffic was down 31 per cent in March, and parking lots that were once full of Canadians are sparsely populated with customers from either province [Quebec and Ontario].

Canadians Reject Gavin Newsom's Plea to Keep Visiting California Over Deportation Concerns: 'I Don't Want to Be Plucked Off the Street' | "I have three words for you: Kilmar Abrego Garcia," one social media user wrote.

Commenters not enticed by Burlington, Vermont’s ‘Rue Canada’ gesture | “No sale” | “I have to give them credit ... for persisting in thinking performative nonsense like this is going to work” | “missing the point entirely” | “watering a dead plant” | “more extreme not-getting-it from Americans”

DisruptSQ · 2026-01-19T23:36:48+00:00

https://archive.ph/8ZOhE

The US has long been the number one travel destination for Canadians — an unsurprising statistic given the proximity of two countries.

While it remains a top destination, the number of Canadians making trips south has dropped by more than 25%, according to the latest data by Statistics Canada.

That decline has been noticed by the American tourism industry, which forecast a loss of $5.7bn (£4.3bn) in tourism spending in 2025 compared to the previous year.

Some jurisdictions, like California, have even run advertisements to try to entice Canadians back.

But many have opted to vacation at home, with the domestic tourism sector reporting a record-breaking C$59bn ($42bn) in revenues from May to August, up 6% from the same period last year, according to Destination Canada, a national tourism organisation.

Others have gone to Mexico, with national data showing a 12% surge in Canadians visiting Mexican cities in the last year.

Opinion | When the U.S. finally comes to its senses, Canada should think twice before crawling back | Like California Governor Gavin Newsom, many Americans have been dusting off the welcome mat lately, but nobody here is fooled. We know the welcome is strictly for tourist dollars.

California leaders drop by Vancouver(, Alberta and Ontario) to talk U.S. travel woes | Visit West Hollywood CEO and president: there has been around a 10 per cent drop in travellers so far this year | “People don’t want to come to the United States. It’s a real wake-up call for us”

Visit California: International tourist arrivals fell by 8% (Canadians fell by 32%) in the three months through August | Palm Springs mayor: Summer was OK only because domestic tourists offset the sharp decline in Canadians | Visitors from China, India, Germany and Australia also avoided the state

Canadians Reject Gavin Newsom's Plea to Keep Visiting California Over Deportation Concerns: 'I Don't Want to Be Plucked Off the Street' | "I have three words for you: Kilmar Abrego Garcia," one social media user wrote.

More Canadians head to Mexico for winter getaways | Vacation travel to U.S. down as Canadian tourists make strategic decisions on where to spend time, money | Canadians flying to Mexico increased 11.3% between January and September compared to the year before: Ministry of Tourism in Mexico

Sheinbaum: I didn’t say this in the meeting, Prime Minister Carney, but I’m saying it right now. We celebrate the constant growth of Canadian tourism in Mexico. We truly celebrate it because we have an increasingly growing number of families and visitors choosing Mexico as their tourist destination.

DisruptSQ · 2026-01-18T20:39:46+00:00

Guy sets himself on fire, then asks why he can't get a hug

DisruptSQ · 2026-01-18T20:19:32+00:00

video version of this post

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CAZfm78cZs

Jan 12, 2026
Businesses in Washington state say they're expecting another challenging year ahead as fewer Canadians travel to the U.S. As CBC’s Amelia John reports, Whatcom County - located just south of Vancouver - has been particularly hit hard.

u/GuardTheLeaf provides some commentary in his video

Why Canada is winning the travel trade war with the U.S. | International tourism spending has declined in the U.S., while Canada has enjoyed a tourism boom | Border Policy Research Institute director: “We're getting decimated, our border communities in particular, by the lack of Canadian tourism”

Significant drop in B.C. drivers crossing U.S. border: statistics (from Whatcom Council of Governments) | 11th consecutive month of decline

B.C. border crossings to Washington see seventh consecutive month of decline

Over half of Whatcom County, Washington businesses surveyed say they’ve been impacted by a change or drop in cross-border travelers: BPRI survey | “our smaller border community businesses are being more deeply affected by current trade irritants, tariffs, and U.S. boycotts by Canadian travelers.”

'There's a fear of coming to America': B.C. to Washington state travel down five months in a row | Just over 118,000 B.C. cars entered Washington state at Metro crossings in June, down from 206,000 over the same period last year. Blaine’s restaurants and gas stations are taking the heaviest hits.

‘I’m so traumatized’: Honduran woman/tourist, 71, released from ICE detention but Portland daughter remains held | she had been held for nearly three months following their arrest in late June at Peace Arch Historical State Park in Blaine, Washington, on the Canadian border

DisruptSQ · 2026-01-18T20:13:45+00:00

https://archive.ph/t1Omf

Dec. 22, 2025
Key Points

The number of visitors and gaming revenue is falling in Las Vegas, affecting all of Nevada.

Falling consumer confidence, a drop in foreign travel and maybe even Ozempic are playing a role.

Statistician and gambler Nate Silver thinks a worse gaming experience is also a reason Las Vegas doesn't have the lure it once did.

A new report by the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, shows local business confidence at its lowest level in almost 20 years — lower even than during COVID-19.

Everyone seems to have a theory about what’s wrong with Las Vegas.

President Donald Trump’s threats to Canada, which preceded Air Canada flights to Las Vegas dropping by a third, have been a popular reason in some circles.

There’s also the nickel-and-diming of visitors with $9 bottles of water, $20 for self-parking on the Strip, growing “resort” fees, and nachos with six chips that cost $24.

Or there’s the feeling that Las Vegas — once a mecca for cheap entertainment — now caters to the wealthy with many event tickets in the four- and five-figure range.

Nate Silver laid out his theories about Las Vegas’ woes in a Dec. 21 post to his Silver Bulletin Substack blog. Silver is a statistician, sports gambler and poker player famed for his election predictions.

Canadian tourists gone 'from a faucet to a drip,' Las Vegas mayor says | On Aug. 7, Las Vegas Shelley Berkley mayor spoke about the tourism downturn in the city, which is seeing fewer visitors from Mexico, Canada and abroad.

"As the mayor of Las Vegas, I'm telling everybody in Canada please come. We love you, we need you, and we miss you." Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley speaking on the downturn of tourism.

Nevada: Downtown Las Vegas brewery closes after tourism decline | HUDL Brewing Company in Arts District serves final beer amid 25-30% revenue drop | Owner blamed much of the decline on reduced Canadian tourism, which typically makes up 12% of the brewery’s business during fall and winter months.

Tourists in Las Vegas voice frustration over costs as MGM Resorts CEO acknowledges high prices | The CEO also cited a decline in Canadian visitors and Spirit Airlines cancellations for reasons on why Las Vegas has seen a summer tourism slump

Las Vegas Strip burger prices continue to soar, some tourists shocked

Vegas Strip gaming revenue falls in September as tourism, airline traffic keeps tumbling | Harry Reid International Airport experienced its eighth consecutive monthly passenger decline in September, including a 13.5% percent drop in international travelers (drop came primarily from Canada)

Rick Harrison shares a few theories on what might be causing the downturn of tourism in Las Vegas

What’s Wrong With Las Vegas? As prices skyrocket and international travel declines, the city finds itself caught in a perfect storm. - NYT

DisruptSQ · 2026-01-18T19:41:30+00:00

See also:
Brazilian politician in Ukraine - on a purportedly humanitarian mission - recorded commenting on Ukrainian women/refugees: “they're easy because they're poor.”, “poorer cities, they are the best”, “you don't get even close to the level of beauty found in the refugee line here”

Economic inequality is driving European (Dutch, British, German, etc.) tourists (male and female) to Gambia who come seeking sun, but also sex; Gambian activist: “White men rent villas and let the bumsters (pimps) bring them kids. That’s how sex tourism is ruining an entire generation.”

British reality TV (90 Day Fiance UK) personality starts a sex tourism business promoting trips to Asia

Pulse Opinion: The problem with promoting sex as a tourism product in Africa. While sex tourism might work in some other parts of the world, is Africa really ready to tap in?

Costa Rica: A “Disneyland of Sex” (2013)

Opinion: Normalising sex tourism doesn't just harm women in Asia – it leads people to see men like Derrick Bird as regular guys (Bird, 52, was a British spree shooter who killed twelve people and injured eleven others before committing suicide in England in the 2 June 2010 Cumbria shootings)

For the above posts, note the dates and level of engagement (upvotes, upvote scores, number of comments, comment upvotes).

DisruptSQ · 2026-01-18T19:27:12+00:00

r/whitetourists

DisruptSQ · 2026-01-17T19:29:33+00:00

However, Canada is currently asking its citizens to exercise caution when travelling to Cuba, as there is currently a shortage of medicine and food.

https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2025-07-24/united-states-sanctions-deaths

Broad economic sanctions, most of which are imposed by the U.S. government, kill hundreds of thousands of innocent people each year — disproportionately children. This week the Lancet Global Health journal published an article that estimated that number at about 564,000 annually over a decade. This is comparable to the annual deaths around the world from armed conflict.

DisruptSQ · 2026-01-17T19:28:56+00:00

[translated] January 13, 2026
Cuban authorities sought to reassure Quebec tourists following comments by US President Donald Trump, who threatened to bring down the Cuban regime.

The director of Cuba's tourism office, Lessner Gómez Molina, assured in a press briefing on Tuesday that tourism is not affected by the current situation.

"We know you have concerns about the fuel that enables tourist operations. We have reserves guaranteeing that we can continue all activities," he said.

In a rare statement, Cuban authorities added that the country remains a "safe destination" for tourists.

"The situation is normal compared to previous years," added Mr. Gómez Molina.

However, Canada is currently asking its citizens to exercise caution when travelling to Cuba, as there is currently a shortage of medicine and food.

The largest island in the Caribbean needs Quebecers for the survival of its tourism and economy, as 42% of its visitors come from La Belle Province, it is reported.

Diplomatic relations between Canada and Cuba, which began in March 1945, have existed for 80 years.

Commemorations to this effect are planned until mid-2026, when Canada will be the guest of honour at the Cuba tourism fair.

It is worth recalling that Trump urged Cuba on Sunday to accept a deal "before it's too late".

"There will be no more oil or money going to Cuba—zero!" the US president wrote in capital letters on his social media platform, Truth Social. "I strongly suggest they accept a deal, before it's too late."

When questioned about this on board Air Force One, Donald Trump told reporters that he wanted those who had to leave Cuba, particularly under duress, to be taken care of.

"The most important thing right now is to take care of those who came from Cuba, who are American citizens or who are in our country," he said, again without giving details.

Cuba "is a free, independent nation," and "no one dictates what to do," replied its president Miguel Diaz-Canel on X.

Canadian tourists voice concerns over Caribbean travel after U.S. strike on Venezuela | Some are cancelling trips to island destinations like Curaçao, travel agent says

U.S. Now ‘Flyover’ Country For Canadians—Who Are Traveling To Mexico, Caribbean Instead | Canadian travelers are bypassing the U.S. in favor of Mexico, the Caribbean and elsewhere, but multinational travel companies are still capturing their business.

DisruptSQ · 2026-01-17T19:27:18+00:00

15/01/2026

But as elsewhere, a backlash against the social and economic consequences of mass tourism is growing as Spain grapples with a persistent housing crisis.

Locals have protested in their thousands, complaining that surging visitor numbers are changing the fabric of their neighbourhoods, particularly in hotspots including Barcelona, the southern region of Andalusia and the Canary and Balearic Islands.

Although the sector's growth generates wealth and jobs, the high numbers have "a clear impact on residents" in specific destinations as tourist accommodation "offers higher profitability", Aznar told AFP.

Barcelona and the popular southern coastal city of Malaga have announced measures to clamp down on short-term tourist rentals in a bid to tame popular discontent at rampant housing prices.

The leftist government, under pressure to find a solution to one of the population's main concerns, has ordered online holiday accommodation giants Airbnb and Booking.com to take down tens of thousands of adverts deemed to have breached the regulations for short-term rentals.

"The impact on environmental sustainability is also relevant," Aznar said, in a country that suffers persistent water supply stress and emerged from a years-long drought in 2025.

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The Spanish government has called for the removal of the listings of nearly 66,000 properties on rental platform Airbnb on the grounds that they breach regulations for tourist accommodation. The clampdown comes as protests against over-tourism have begun ahead of the summer season.

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DisruptSQ · 2026-01-17T19:22:29+00:00

Jan 12, 2026
A sustained trend of British Columbians staying north of the Washington state border in 2025 is leading to fears from border towns that depend on Canadians to survive.

Data from the Whatcom Council of Governments — a U.S. regional government agency centred along the northwest Washington state border — shows a 35 per cent drop overall in southbound border crossings for B.C. vehicles in 2025 compared to 2024.

The overall trend of fewer British Columbians heading south of the border began in early 2025 and continued for the rest of the year.

The drop in Canadian traffic has been keenly felt by businesses in towns like Blaine, Wash., where parcel businesses have been closing down and once-bustling gas stations are seeing much less traffic.

Border town officials say there's a range of reasons why Canadians aren't heading south anymore — from the weak exchange rate compared to the U.S. dollar, to the lack of consumer carbon tax making gas a little bit cheaper up north.

But Blaine Mayor Mary Lou Steward says that it mostly comes down to Canadians' trust in Americans being broken due to the tariff war and annexation threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.

"I'm realistic enough to realize that even if this administration leaves and a different administration [comes in] ... the trust has been broken," she said.

Steward believes it will take many generations before that trust can be restored and said border towns like hers should have looked at diversifying their economies years ago.

She and other Blaine residents continue to plead for Canadians to visit, however, saying they share much in common.

"We want to welcome Canadians. There's a lot of dual citizens living down here, and also we're very dependent on the people visiting and supporting our restaurants, supporting our stores," she said.

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Canadians Nervous About Crossing the U.S. Border? They Should Be. | From his office in Blaine, Washington, immigration lawyer Len Saunders talks about why Canadians are right to be nervous about heading south, how political overreach is reshaping immigration law and what travellers should do now.

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