fdimanche.bsky.social
@fdimanche.bsky.social
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Trump is making foreign tourism great again. How much will he hurt the World Cup?
@trsmtorontomet.bsky.social #TRSMResearch
fortune.com/2026/02/13/t...
Trump is making foreign tourism great again. How much will he hurt the World Cup? | Fortune
While the rest of the world saw a travel bump in 2025, with global international arrivals up 4%, the U.S. saw a downturn
fortune.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Trump is making foreign tourism great again. How much will he hurt the World Cup?
@trsmtorontomet.bsky.social #TRSMResearch
fortune.com/2026/02/13/t...
Trump is making foreign tourism great again. How much will he hurt the World Cup? | Fortune
While the rest of the world saw a travel bump in 2025, with global international arrivals up 4%, the U.S. saw a downturn
fortune.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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Canadian travel to Florida continues to decline as political tensions with the Trump administration fuel an ongoing boycott. Professor Frédéric Dimanche describes the downturn as a “Trump slump,” driven by tariffs and perceptions that Canadians are unwelcome https://bit.ly/3O1clpv
Canadian snowbirds still avoid Florida, state's tourist hotspots - UPI.com
Canadian "snowbirds" are continuing to avoid Florida's tourism hotspots as strained international relations spill over into a second year.
bit.ly
February 10, 2026 at 3:01 PM
US gets a wake-up call as evidence points to a 'Trump slump' in international travel and tourism
www.alternet.org/trump-slump-...
US gets a wake-up call as evidence points to a 'Trump slump'
With an upcoming FIFA World Cup being staged across the nation, 2026 was supposed to be a bumper year for tourism to the United States, driven in part by hordes of arriving soccer fans.And yet, the U....
www.alternet.org
February 9, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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Why the ‘Trump slump’ affecting US tourism will be a big problem in 2026

Travelers are staying away from the U.S. for a host of reasons, including safety concerns

#TrumpSlump
www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...
Why the ‘Trump slump’ affecting US tourism will be a big problem in 2026
Travelers are staying away from the U.S. for a host of reasons, including safety concerns
www.independent.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 3:36 PM
What is the outlook for tourism in the U.S.? My colleague Kelley McClinchey and I just published an article in @theconversation.com discussing the travel "Trump slump" and the outlook for 2026.
theconversation.com/will-a-trump...
February 6, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Disney warns its theme park attendance could drop as foreign tourists stay away over Trump fears
www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...
Disney warns theme park attendance could drop as foreign tourists stay away
Overseas arrival numbers have dropped sharply in recent months, however the White House says Trump has made the U.S. ‘the best place to live or visit’
www.independent.co.uk
February 3, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Congratulations to our @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social
and HTMtorontomet colleagues J. Aversa, M. Wagle, & C. Gibbs, for publishing this paper titled "Mobile-Based Measurement of Event Experiences" in Event Management. #TRSMResearch
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February 2, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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As part of its partnership with Sandals Corporate University, the Ted Rogers School Executive Education team delivered a five-day executive program for leaders from Sandals’ Eastern Caribbean resorts. Congratulations to the graduating class! https://bit.ly/4bgZVTX
Ted Rogers School collaborates with Sandals Corporate University on the BRIDGE leadership program in St. Lucia
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January 28, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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Breaking news: The National Park Service took down an exhibit on slavery where George Washington lived as president in Philadelphia. The informational panels discussed Washington’s ownership of enslaved people, as well as the broader history of slavery.
Park Service removes slavery exhibit at Independence Park in Philadelphia
Park staff dismantled an exhibit about George Washington’s slave ownership amid a wider push to remove information on racism, sexism and climate change.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:21 PM
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ICE’s new policy directing agents to ignore the 4th Amendment is one of the most frightening things we’ve seen yet. And there’s no telling where it could end up. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
Breaking the Fourth Amendment
Last night, we learned from a report in the Associated Press that ICE, contrary to longstanding Fourth Amendment jurisprudence, is taking the position that it can enter people’s homes without a judici...
open.substack.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:04 AM
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A DEFENSIVE SHUTOUT.

No. 5 Oregon defeats No. 4 Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl.

The Ducks will face the winner of Indiana-Alabama in the semifinals.
January 1, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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Brigitte Bardot, the French actress who redefined mid-20th-century movie sex symbolism and then gave up acting to devote her life to the welfare of animals, has died at 91. trib.al/E7pHzGe
December 28, 2025 at 3:18 PM
It's great to see that two of the articles Kelley A. McClinchey, PhD, and I wrote for The Conversation in 2025 are featured in their "Year in Review: Business + Economy."
December 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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December 19, 2025 at 4:58 AM
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The United States could begin requiring visitors from countries on the visa waiver program to provide up to five years of their social media history, according to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection proposal.
https://wapo.st/4pB5v7W
December 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Australia began enforcing a ban on social media apps for children under the age of 16 — becoming the first country to do so.

The measure is meant to protect children from the pressures and risks of social media, a mounting global concern.
Australia is set to ban social media for teens. Others could follow.
The world is watching Australia’s ban on social media for children under 16. But some experts say the policy will face difficulties.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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The Trump administration will raise prices and add new fees next year for international tourists visiting U.S. national parks, the latest change amid steep cuts and bureaucratic turmoil at the National Park Service and a decline in foreign tourism.
Here's what to know.
Trump Administration Will Raise Prices for Foreign Tourists at National Parks
The price increases comes as more and more international travelers are choosing to stay away from the United States and amid turmoil at the National Park Service.
nyti.ms
November 26, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Good story by CBC News about Canadian travel to the USA and the impact of the 2025 boycott.
Is the US Starving for Canadian Travellers?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mVm...
November 19, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The Canadian passport is now ranked stronger than the US one. Thanks @chchnews.bsky.social for this story and interview. You can watch it here:
www.chch.com/trending-now...
Canadian passport remains strong, now outranks the U.S.
Bon voyage, America. Canadian passports now outrank the United States when it comes to visa-free access to the world.
www.chch.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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The government shutdown could soon come to an end. But that will not immediately fix the problems afflicting air travel. It will take days for airlines to recover from the restrictions, and longstanding challenges to the nation’s aviation system remain. nyti.ms/3LwEOCh
Flight Delays and Cancellations Won’t Immediately Stop When Government Shutdown Ends
There is hope the Thanksgiving holiday will be spared, but carriers will need some time to deal with the disruptions that the shutdown has caused for air travel.
nyti.ms
November 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
"Regenerative tourism through multicultural placemaking"
Co-authored with @kelleygeophd.bsky.social, the article offers a critical analysis of Toronto’s tourism policy, evaluating whether regenerative principles are integrated into its strategic framework.
www.tandfonline.com/eprint/NW4RX...?
Regenerative tourism through multicultural placemaking
Regenerative tourism closely aligns with the principles of place-making, contributing to the revitalization of ethnic heritage landscapes and the communities that inhabit them. This study commentar...
www.tandfonline.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Air travelers face frustration as FAA's further drop in flights takes effect
Air travelers face frustration as FAA's further drop in flights takes effect
Air travelers face frustration as FAA's further drop in flights takes effect
www.independent.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 5:35 AM