What Happens if Lake George Loses Canadian Tourists Forever?

Описание: Lake George thought they didn’t need Canadian tourists. But now, the numbers are proving them wrong.

Restaurants in the area are reporting revenue drops of up to 50 percent, and the summer season is far from what they expected. Canadian travelers, who once made up a large part of their tourism economy, are staying away—and it’s starting to hurt.

But it’s not just about lost tourism dollars. Lake George, like many U.S. towns, is also struggling with a shortage of summer workers. International students and seasonal workers are no longer coming in like they used to—and who can blame them?

With ICE raids, CBP profiling, 51st state rhetoric, annexation threats, and rising reports of MAGA supporters telling Canadians to go home, the United States is simply not safe for Canadians right now. And under Donald Trump’s leadership, the message being sent to the world is loud and clear.

Why would anyone from abroad want to work or vacation in this kind of environment?

Meanwhile, one hotel in Lake George is still trying to put on a brave face, acting like everything is fine. But the restaurant numbers, the empty streets, and the lack of international visitors all tell a very different story.

This video breaks it all down—from tourism collapse to workforce shortages, and shows how badly U.S. destinations like Lake George miscalculated the importance of Canadians and international tourism.

The US boycott is working. And this is just one of many places now starting to feel it.

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