Discover Kalispell halts promotions in Canada as tourism outlook remains rocky

Discover Kalispell has ceased advertising in Canada amid trepidation from visitors north of the border to travel to the U.S.

Businesses are beginning to feel the pinch of decreased visitation and bookings ahead of the busy summer season as a result of strained relationships between the two countries, Discover Kalispell Executive Director Diane Medler said during the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce luncheon Tuesday at the Red Lion.

“We need signals from both governments that cross border friendships and our economic partners matter, and without that no amount of marketing is going to help that right now,” she said.