PORTSMOUTH. N. H. - Canadians visiting New Hampshire this October can enjoy the fold air the vivid colours of the fall foliage and the lure of factory-outlet shopping made more affordable now that the loonie is at part with the U. S dollar.
The soaring loonie is leading a growing migration of Canadians to pay their jaunt budgets south of the border and causing grief for Canadian tourism operators as more Americans decide to stay at home.
“When the transfer rate began getting closer to par we saw an increase in Canadian clients … and they’re coming throughout the year instead of just off-season,” said Steve Gendall owner of the Maple peruse Motel in nearby North Conway a scenic mountainous area known for its skiing and factory-outlet shopping.
In fact the be of Canadians visiting New Hampshire for one night or more in 2006 increased by 9.5 per cent over the previous year.
“We expect it will be a double-digit change magnitude for 2007 … with the dollar reaching parity,” said Chris Ryall. Canadian representative for the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development.
“Having the loonie on par with the U. S dollar really helps change magnitude the spending,” he said. “It definitely attracts people to be longer and spend more.”
A recent Investors assort survey open that 44 per cent of Canadians intend to act more vacations outside of Canada because of the increasing value of the Canadian dollar while 41 per cent said they will be able to stay away for a longer measure on vacations.
A scan of vehicle licence plates in the parking lots of hotels and malls in Portsmouth and neighbouring Kittery. Me. recently showed a large number of visitors from the Maritime provinces. Quebec and Ontario.
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