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Canadians Shun U.S. Ski Resorts as Bookings Plunge 41% This Winter

Canadian travelers are boycotting U.S. slopes in protest of Trump’s tariffs, with annexation talk deepening the backlash.

Overview

  • As of Jan. 22, Inntopia reports Canadian winter bookings to U.S. resorts are down roughly 41% year over year versus about 5% among U.S. customers.
  • A Travel Weekly/Phocuswright survey found 78% of Canadian travel agency leaders reported lower U.S. bookings compared with last year.
  • Jay Peak in Vermont saw a 35% drop in Canadian season-pass renewals for 2025–26, though current Canadian bookings are now down a narrower 10% to 15%, according to GM Steve Wright.
  • Inntopia says Canadian demand often dips within 48 hours of controversial statements by President Trump, as travelers protest tariffs and annexation rhetoric.
  • Vermont officials estimate roughly $75 million in lost revenue last year, while resorts roll out discounts, French-language outreach, and parity for the Canadian dollar as they await critical March school-break periods.