A chill on tourism in Florida’s ‘Little Quebec’
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A decline in Canadian tourism has affected businesses in Florida's 'Little Quebec', with many snowbirds opting for alternative destinations due to tariffs and political tensions. Richard's Motel owner Richard Clavet has seen a significant drop in bookings, despite efforts to attract visitors with special offers and events.
Florida's 'Little Quebec' is feeling the chill of a decline in Canadian tourism. Richard's Motel, a popular destination for French Canadians, has seen a significant drop in bookings. The motel's owner, Richard Clavet, blames tariffs and political tensions for the decline. Clavet has tried to attract visitors with special offers and events, but many snowbirds are opting for alternative destinations like the Dominican Republic and Mexico. The decline in tourism has affected local businesses, with Clavet's properties seeing a significant drop in bookings. Despite this, Clavet remains hopeful for a late-season bump in bookings.
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