NYC hotels urge resolution in US-Canada trade war
The Hotel Association of New York City is urging the federal government to resolve the escalating US-Canada trade war, warning it threatens tourism and deepens economic challenges for hotels. In 2025, NYC saw 26% fewer Canadian visitors and a 28% decrease in spending. New tariffs could further impact the hotel industry and its 40,000 workers.
Impact and considerations
Canada is NYC's top international visitor market; the trade war has reduced arrivals, directly impacting hotel occupancy and revenue, and affecting jobs and tax revenue.
Key points
- The Hotel Association of New York City is urging the federal government to resolve the US-Canada trade war, citing threats to tourism and hotel industry challenges.
- NYC saw a 26% decline in Canadian visitors in 2025, with spending down 28%.
- New tariffs could further reduce Canadian visitors, impacting 40,000 hotel workers and billions in tax revenue.
- Hotels face headwinds including travel restrictions, slowed revenue growth, inflation, and rising operating costs.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- Hotel Dive
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- First source publication
- 26 Aug 2026, 22:02
- Page published
- 26 Aug 2026, 22:53
- Last updated
- 26 Aug 2026, 22:02
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