UK and Australia Join Canada in US National Park Boycott
Canadian travelers continue to avoid the U.S. in 2026, with return trips down 24.3% in January compared to the previous year. This trend has expanded, as the U.K. and Australia are now joining Canada in boycotting U.S. national parks. This significant decline is largely attributed to a new $100 surcharge for international visitors to 11 popular parks, increased annual pass fees, and stricter U.S. entry requirements, including biometric scanning and potential social media history checks. These factors, coupled with safety concerns raised by advocacy groups, are impacting the U.S. travel sector, despite upcoming events like the FIFA World Cup.
John Q. Hosedrinker