travel
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by travelandtourworld
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28 May 2025
Maine has now joined Montana, California, Washington, Florida, Colorado, New Hampshire, and Nevada in facing a sharp drop in Canadian travel as rising tariffs, visa delays, and shifting global tourism patterns push international visitors away from the United States in 2025. Once bustling with Quebec license plates and French-speaking tourists, towns like Old Orchard Beach are now grappling with quieter boardwalks, thinner weekend crowds, and local businesses struggling to adapt. The downturn, driven by a mix of political tensions, safety concerns, and foreign advisories, signals a broader retreat from U.S. destinations once considered staples of summer vacation for Canadians and Europeans alike.
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