Weak dollar, anger with U.S. expected to give $1.5B boost to Quebec tourism industry

Weak dollar, anger toward U.S. expected to give big boost to Quebec tourism industry

Officials estimate Quebecers who choose to vacation in the province instead of the U.S. will spend $1.5 billion in 2025.

At least one Quebec industry benefits from tensions with the United States: tourism. Next summer, Quebecers will stay in the country while Americans will benefit from the weakness of the loon. At least $1 billion more will be spent in the Belle Province, according to industry forecasts.

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The cost of holidays cancelled by Quebecers in the United States is expected to reach $3 billion. The post Customs duties and the weakness of the loon play in favour of tourism in Quebec appeared first on Les Affaires.