Monday, December 2, 2024
Despite the Canadian dollar trading at a four-year low against the U.S. dollar, Canadian snowbirds are still flocking to the U.S. sunbelt this season.
“The snowbird market is less sensitive to changes in currency, when compared to the traditional leisure travel market,” said Garry McDonald, president of the Canadian Snowbird Association. “I think you’ll see Canadian snowbirds adapt, as they always have, and make the necessary changes in their discretionary spending.”
Currently, the Canadian dollar is valued at $0.71 USD.
“In the early 2000’s, the Canadian dollar bottomed out at 62 cents U.S. and that certainly did not stop snowbirds from heading to their winter homes,’ said McDonald.
“We expect more of the same this season as snowbirds make their annual trips stateside.”
The Canadian Snowbird Association (CSA), a non-profit, non-partisan organization with 115,000 members, represents Canadian travelers nationwide. The CSA collaborates with government and business entities to educate and advocate for all Canadian travelers, ensuring they enjoy safe, unrestricted travel and freedom of movement.
