California tourism experienced a notable decline in February and March, primarily driven by a 15.5% drop in Canadian visitors. Factors such as currency fluctuations, devastating wildfires, and rising tensions over trade tariffs have contributed to this downturn. Although tourists enjoy their experiences in California, many express concerns about the high costs, highlighting how exchange rates and local prices are deterring international travel. This trend suggests a complex interplay between economic conditions, global circumstances, and local spending perceptions affecting tourism in California.
"First you have the loonie was at its weakest at the end of November, then you have the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, and then you have all this tension, the trade tariff tension."
"The Ghirardelli ice cream was amazing we did the world famous sundae and I'm not even a sweets person and that was delicious."
"Some foods are more expensive than in Switzerland. We were a little shocked, we didn't imagine this."
"One dollar is 6 reals, it's a lot of money for us."
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