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Wayne Smith
Director of the Institute for Hospitality and Tourism Research and professor at the Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, providing expert analysis on travel and tourism trends and their economic impacts.
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Dec 22, 2025
• 20min
Some Canadian snowbirds ditch US holiday plans
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Wayne Smith, a tourism expert from the Ted Rogers School, discusses the 21% drop in Canadian travelers to the U.S. Charlie Burt, a seasoned snowbird, shares his choice of Mexico over Texas due to political and logistical concerns. Joan McAlpine-Stiles, who winters in Florida, notes fewer Canadian visitors and community reactions amid political tensions. They explore changing travel patterns, new popular destinations like Mexico and Portugal, and the potential long-term impact on tourism and local economies.
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