Trump Is Pushing Travelers North to Canada, Marriott CEO Says
- Conferences shift to Toronto from U.S., Sorenson asserts
- Immigration policy deters some who want to avoid “hassle”
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Divisive language and policies from President Donald Trump are helping push business travelers north of the border, the head of Marriott International Inc. said on Wednesday.
Large groups of travelers, particularly for conferences, are changing reservations to friendlier cities such as Toronto over U.S. options “with the view that bringing in an international group would be more hassle-free in Canada and maybe a little bit riskier in the U.S.,” Chief Executive Officer Arne Sorenson said in an interview in Toronto.