Are political tensions impacting Canadian tourism in WNY?

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Tourist agencies in Western New York are sounding the alarm, saying that tourism from our northern neighbors is significantly down so far this year following political strain between the two countries.

Patrick Kaler, president and CEO of Visit Buffalo Niagara, said typically 35% to 45% of tourists in the area come from Canada -- adding that the recent strain between the U.S and Canada might be to blame for these lower numbers.

“The cross-border numbers...