Ontario tourism using 'arms open' approach to attract Americans amid political tension

Americans accounted for 20 per cent of all tourism dollars spent in Ontario last year As the U.S. continues to wage a global trade war, worsened exchange rates and ruptured economic ties have provided enough reason for some Torontonians to stay north of the border indefinitely. Beyond the economy, some Canadians have reportedly been held in American detention facilities after crossing the border, likely only amplifying the fears of U.S.-bound travellers. A recent report from the magazine Time projects that foreign visitors to the U.S. will spend $9 billion less this year than in 2024. Bloomberg reported European tourists are…