Trump is making foreign tourism great again. How much will he hurt the World Cup? | Fortune While the rest of the world saw a travel bump in 2025, with global international arrivals up 4%, the U.S. saw a downturn

Trump is making foreign tourism great again. How much will he hurt the World Cup?
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Trump is making foreign tourism great again. How much will he hurt the World Cup? | Fortune While the rest of the world saw a travel bump in 2025, with global international arrivals up 4%, the U.S. saw a downturn

Trump is making foreign tourism great again. How much will he hurt the World Cup?
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Why the ‘Trump slump’ affecting US tourism will be a big problem in 2026 Travelers are staying away from the U.S. for a host of reasons, including safety concerns

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Canadian snowbirds still avoid Florida, state's tourist hotspots - UPI.com Canadian "snowbirds" are continuing to avoid Florida's tourism hotspots as strained international relations spill over into a second year.

Canadian travel to Florida continues to decline as political tensions with the Trump administration fuel an ongoing boycott. Professor Frédéric Dimanche describes the downturn as a “Trump slump,” driven by tariffs and perceptions that Canadians are unwelcome https://bit.ly/3O1clpv

US gets a wake-up call as evidence points to a 'Trump slump' With an upcoming FIFA World Cup being staged across the nation, 2026 was supposed to be a bumper year for tourism to the United States, driven in part by hordes of arriving soccer fans.And yet, the U....

US gets a wake-up call as evidence points to a 'Trump slump' in international travel and tourism
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Will a ‘Trump slump’ continue to hit US tourism in 2026 − and even keep World Cup fans away? Talk of boycotts have added to fears among the US tourism industry that foreign tourists will continue to stay away.

Will the 2025 Trump Travel Slump continue into 2026?

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Will a ‘Trump slump’ continue to hit US tourism in 2026 − and even keep World Cup fans away? Talk of boycotts have added to fears among the US tourism industry that foreign tourists will continue to stay away.

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Why the ‘Trump slump’ affecting US tourism will be a big problem in 2026 Travelers are staying away from the U.S. for a host of reasons, including safety concerns

Why the ‘Trump slump’ affecting US tourism will be a big problem in 2026

Travelers are staying away from the U.S. for a host of reasons, including safety concerns

#TrumpSlump
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What is the outlook for tourism in the U.S.? My colleague Kelley McClinchey and I just published an article in @theconversation.com discussing the travel "Trump slump" and the outlook for 2026.
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Disney warns theme park attendance could drop as foreign tourists stay away Overseas arrival numbers have dropped sharply in recent months, however the White House says Trump has made the U.S. ‘the best place to live or visit’

Disney warns its theme park attendance could drop as foreign tourists stay away over Trump fears
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and HTMtorontomet colleagues J. Aversa, M. Wagle, & C. Gibbs, for publishing this paper titled "Mobile-Based Measurement of Event Experiences" in Event Management. #TRSMResearch
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Ted Rogers School collaborates with Sandals Corporate University on the BRIDGE leadership program in St. Lucia

As part of its partnership with Sandals Corporate University, the Ted Rogers School Executive Education team delivered a five-day executive program for leaders from Sandals’ Eastern Caribbean resorts. Congratulations to the graduating class! https://bit.ly/4bgZVTX

Park Service removes slavery exhibit at Independence Park in Philadelphia Park staff dismantled an exhibit about George Washington’s slave ownership amid a wider push to remove information on racism, sexism and climate change.

Breaking news: The National Park Service took down an exhibit on slavery where George Washington lived as president in Philadelphia. The informational panels discussed Washington’s ownership of enslaved people, as well as the broader history of slavery.

Breaking the Fourth Amendment Last night, we learned from a report in the Associated Press that ICE, contrary to longstanding Fourth Amendment jurisprudence, is taking the position that it can enter people’s homes without a judici...

ICE’s new policy directing agents to ignore the 4th Amendment is one of the most frightening things we’ve seen yet. And there’s no telling where it could end up. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

A DEFENSIVE SHUTOUT.

No. 5 Oregon defeats No. 4 Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl.

The Ducks will face the winner of Indiana-Alabama in the semifinals.

Brigitte Bardot, posing with her hand on her hip. Men in suits stand behind her. A headline reads: "1934-2025 Brigitte Bardot" Photo by Robert Walker/The New York Times

Brigitte Bardot, the French actress who redefined mid-20th-century movie sex symbolism and then gave up acting to devote her life to the welfare of animals, has died at 91. trib.al/E7pHzGe

It's great to see that two of the articles Kelley A. McClinchey, PhD, and I wrote for The Conversation in 2025 are featured in their "Year in Review: Business + Economy."

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The United States could begin requiring visitors from countries on the visa waiver program to provide up to five years of their social media history, according to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection proposal.
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Australia is set to ban social media for teens. Others could follow. The world is watching Australia’s ban on social media for children under 16. But some experts say the policy will face difficulties.

Australia began enforcing a ban on social media apps for children under the age of 16 — becoming the first country to do so.

The measure is meant to protect children from the pressures and risks of social media, a mounting global concern.

Trump Administration Will Raise Prices for Foreign Tourists at National Parks The price increases comes as more and more international travelers are choosing to stay away from the United States and amid turmoil at the National Park Service.

The Trump administration will raise prices and add new fees next year for international tourists visiting U.S. national parks, the latest change amid steep cuts and bureaucratic turmoil at the National Park Service and a decline in foreign tourism.
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Good story by CBC News about Canadian travel to the USA and the impact of the 2025 boycott.
Is the US Starving for Canadian Travellers?
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Canadian passport remains strong, now outranks the U.S. Bon voyage, America. Canadian passports now outrank the United States when it comes to visa-free access to the world.

The Canadian passport is now ranked stronger than the US one. Thanks @chchnews.bsky.social for this story and interview. You can watch it here:
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Flight Delays and Cancellations Won’t Immediately Stop When Government Shutdown Ends There is hope the Thanksgiving holiday will be spared, but carriers will need some time to deal with the disruptions that the shutdown has caused for air travel.

The government shutdown could soon come to an end. But that will not immediately fix the problems afflicting air travel. It will take days for airlines to recover from the restrictions, and longstanding challenges to the nation’s aviation system remain. nyti.ms/3LwEOCh

Regenerative tourism through multicultural placemaking Regenerative tourism closely aligns with the principles of place-making, contributing to the revitalization of ethnic heritage landscapes and the communities that inhabit them. This study commentar...

"Regenerative tourism through multicultural placemaking"
Co-authored with @kelleygeophd.bsky.social, the article offers a critical analysis of Toronto’s tourism policy, evaluating whether regenerative principles are integrated into its strategic framework.
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Air travelers face frustration as FAA's further drop in flights takes effect Air travelers face frustration as FAA's further drop in flights takes effect

Air travelers face frustration as FAA's further drop in flights takes effect

U.S. flight cancellations upend weekend travel as shutdown drags on More than 1,100 flights scheduled for Sunday were canceled, marking the third day of widespread travel disruptions as the government shutdown takes its toll.

More than 1,100 flights scheduled for Sunday were canceled, marking the third day of widespread travel disruptions as the government shutdown takes its toll.

Delta and Southwest Airlines had more than 100 canceled flights each.

Travelling to the U.S.? How the government shutdown will impact tourism How the U.S. government shutdown could ripple across tourism and travel.

More about the impact of the shutdown on travel and tourism: theconversation.com/travelling-t...

Will my US flight be cancelled during government shutdown? Will my US flight be cancelled during government shutdown?

Will my US flight be cancelled during government shutdown?

Do mega-sporting events like the World Series pay off? Here's the economic reality behind them Whether it's the World Series, the FIFA World Cup or the Olympic Games, the hope for hosting mega sporting events is that the economy will emerge as the true winner.

Do mega-sporting events like the World Series ot the FIFA World Cup pay off? Here's the economic reality behind them
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