Bend hotel takes on trade tussle with ‘tariff-free’ discount for Canadian travelers

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Amid U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, Bend's Campfire Hotel said Friday it's offering a "tariff-free" enticement: a 20% discount on room stays for all Canadian travelers.

Many residents are boycotting American-made goods and cancelling travel plans to the United States, an especially troublesome outlook for hotels on the High Desert, which rely on international visitors.

The Campfire Hotel says it wants Canadians to know they are wanted in Central Oregon, even as international travel is on shaky ground.

"We do kind of see ourselves as rebellious, and more importantly, fully inclusive," General Manager Keagan Parks said. "We like to make sure that we have a safe space at Campfire Hotel, and that everyone always feels welcome here."

Parks told KTVZ News about 2% of their visitors come from Canada. That might not sound like a large number, but to them, every guest matters.

KTVZ News is closely following the effects of tariffs here locally. Always feel free to reach out to our newsroom if you'd like to talk about how they impact you.