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NYC Hotel Group Urges End to US-Canada Trade Dispute
The Hotel Association of New York City is calling on the federal government to resolve ongoing US-Canada trade disputes as Canadian visitation dropped 26 percent. The decline in cross-border travel has reduced Canadian visitor spending by 28 percent, threatening local hospitality jobs and tax revenues.
Key Takeaways
- 1Canadian visitation to NYC dropped 26% in 2025, driving a 28% decrease in spending.
- 2HANYC is urging federal officials to end tariffs to protect over 40,000 hotel jobs.
- 3Inflation-adjusted first-half RevPAR fell to $252.62 in 2026, down from $277.76 in 2019.
Source: asianhospitality.com
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