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Tonight on 'Closer Look': As global travellers steer clear of the United States — and more Ontarians plan to vacation close to home — this could be a super summer for our province's tourism sector.

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On tonight's episode: A Trump-inspired tourism boom?

A report from Time magazine projects that foreign visitors to the U.S. will spend $9 billion less this year than in 2024, while Bloomberg reports that European tourists are now avoiding the United States altogether.

Could this be a golden opportunity for Ontario's tourism sector? It just might.

Some communities are already working hard to market themselves as friendly, must-visit destinations for foreign travellers who might otherwise vacation in the U.S. The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) also projects that more Ontarians will be vacationing closer to home this summer, which the group's president calls "very positive news."

SEE: Ontario tourism using ‘arms open’ approach to attract Americans amid political tension

TorontoToday reporter Alex Flood has been examining the travel trends and joins us tonight with all the details. You can read his latest coverage HERE.

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