Tourism

Despite high gas prices and a slump in Canadian tourism over the past year, local businesses are feeling hopeful for the summer — and are getting creative, too.

From White Mountain campgrounds to Hampton beach rentals, the number of Canadian visitors to the state has dropped over the past year, due in large part to President Trump's tariffs.

With warming winters, conditions for outdoor hockey are becoming more uncertain. But tournament organizers say they’re hoping for years of solid ice to come.

New Hampshire hospitality businesses this summer reported a sharp decline in visitors from the North — Canadian travel to NH is down about 30% this year, according to state officials.

A new ultra-luxury resort is preparing to open its doors in Tilton, an area not traditionally associated with high-end vacationers. The developers behind it say the demand is there.

Following two shootings last month at the beach, the town is taking additional security measures. State troopers will also be in the area.

Regulars say there are far fewer Canadians at Laconia Motorcycle Week this year, in part because of President Trump’s threat to make Canada the 51st U.S. state.

Gov. Kelly Ayotte did not personally attend, but she sent the state's Commissioner of the Department of Business and Economic Affairs to represent New Hampshire.

The VisitNH post on social media site X linked to a state webpage listing Pride Month events. That page was reactivated, but the post remains deleted.

Cruise ships are supposed to benefit local economies. Do they?