Some involved in the travel industry say they’re seeing a change in the preferred destination of heading south, choosing points beyond the United States in greater numbers than usual.

However, the hospitality industry in this province isn’t seeing a corresponding flip on the part of travellers from the United States interested in vacationing in Canada.

The tariff war initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump has driven an economic wedge between the two countries and soured many about where they wish to spend their leisure time.

Hospitality NL is hosting its annual conference and trade show at The JAG Hotel in downtown St. John’s starting tonight.

Chair Deborah Borden says their members are telling them that inquiries from the U.S. are up, and so are bookings. The low Canadian dollar, around 70 cents U.S., is tough for Americans to discount.

She says every concern also carries with it an opportunity. For example, Canadians who are unwilling to go to the U.S. may choose to travel domestically within Canada.

“And Newfoundland and Labrador quickly rises to the top in that situation,” says Borden.