Nearly half of Quebecers cancel U.S. trips, boosting local tourism

Nearly half of Quebecers cancel U.S. trips, boosting local tourism

March 1, 2025 4:02 pm EST.

“It’s a huge boost for us,” said Sébastien Benedict, VP of Public Affairs at Alliance de l’Industrie Touristique du Québec. Nearly half of Quebecers are canceling 2025 U.S. trips to vacation within the province. Adriana Gentile reports.

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