$90 billion revenue loss projected in travel and purchase-related boycotts.
Where do happy people go or travel to? Trump's USA is not looking like one of the places welcoming people in the wake of unfair trade policies, wrongfully deemed treatment of immigrants or international students and shocking announcements like the colonization of Canada.
In March, there was a 17% decline in flight arrivals from Western Europe.
Tourists are leading the redemption movement. The political and trade repercussions are creating a rift, further jeopardizing the lives and families of people living on both sides of the border.
Tourists have acted with a strong sense of trust, responsibility, and the ever-conquering spirit of travel - bringing people and places together, binding local cultures into one. It is an act to involve the local communities deeply rooted in travel-related businesses and jobs. They want the message to reach the people, not the administration.
The whole of Canada has lined up against Trump's policies. All major Canadian airlines have reduced the number of flights to prominent US destinations, such as Los Angeles, New York, and Las Vegas, after seeing a massive decline in bookings. A 32% decline in car visits in March - Is it the beginning of the 'Dump Trump' era?
A popular tourism research group predicted a 9% rise in international travel to the country this year. They are expecting a 12% decline after the Trump administration's recent unforced errors.
Adam Sacks, President of Tourism Economics, accurately summarized the situation: Antipathy will have a significant impact on a destination.
The emotional opposition against Trump's policies is causing the snowball effect. The experts believe that a travel boycott is not a momentary shift, as travelers have taken the charge into their own hands.
Germany and the UK have updated travel advice for their citizens planning to visit the US for vacation. Global geopolitics has impacted citizens in ways that make them feel more like participants than just sitting or waiting for their respective authorities to handle the situation.
The present state is not about a country's economy but about every individual's economy associated with the travel industry, in whatever capacity.
Henry Cavill
Rahul founded Newairlinepolicy.com back in February 2013
and has best experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets
Rahul works for Newairlinepolicy owner FLYING Media, spearheading coverage in the commercial aviation space
