Golf course owner Paul Dame of Bluff Point Golf Resort is facing a significant downturn in business, attributing a 30% decline in customers to fewer Canadian golfers. Many Canadians are choosing to avoid traveling to the U.S. due to cultural and political tensions stemming from Trump's trade policies. To attract them back, Dame is offering freebies like practice golf balls and themed gift sets. This trend reflects a wider impact on tourism, as Canadians historically represent a substantial portion of visitors to the U.S., with $20.5 billion spent in 2024 alone.
Many past Canadian customers have told him they're avoiding the U.S. due to anger over President Trump's trade war and threats to make Canada the 51st state.
Dame is now offering freebies, including a gift set of three golf balls adorned with Canadian symbols, like a beaver and a hockey jersey.
Canadians traditionally make up the largest group of international tourists to the U.S. In 2024, they spent $20.5 billion US in the country.
The idea is that, 'Hey, this is a gift from us to you to show that we care and show that we appreciate you.'
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