Tourism

Daily Synopsis: Jun 25, 2026

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Tourism spending edges up in Q1 2026: Statistics Canada

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Tourism spending in Canada (+0.1%) edged up in the first quarter of 2026, as increased spending by international visitors (+0.9%) more than offset lower tourism spending by Canadians in Canada (-0.2%).

Most small businesses worry higher fuel costs could cool summer tourism season: CFIB

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"Fuel costs have been squeezing small businesses from all sides: at the pump, across their supply chains and in their customers' wallets."

Canadians driving surge in event-led travel as domestic bookings jump 15%: Flight Centre

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Travellers are prioritizing meaningful experiences and exploring destinations closer to home.

Tourism sector set to deliver more than $100M in sales at Canada’s largest international tourism trade show

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Travel and tourism revenue is projected to increase by six per cent and reach $140.9 billion this year.

International arrivals to Canada rise in April for first yearly increase since early 2025: Statistics Canada

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Canada recorded 4.7 million international arrivals in April, up 3.5 per cent from the same month in 2025.

Tourisme Montréal focuses on infrastructure to strengthen Montréal’s competitiveness

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"Major events, whether cultural or sporting, are now key drivers of travel."

Parks Canada and Tourism Industry Association of Canada renew partnership

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Visitors to Parks Canada administered places help generate $4 billion to the national GDP and spend the equivalent of more than $11 million every day in communities across the country.

Government of Canada investing in quality tourism experiences and attractions in Alberta

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The Tourism Growth Program (TGP) launched in 2023 with $108 million over three years to support Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, small and medium-sized businesses, and not-for-profit organizations.

Canadian tourism industry set for banner year: Destination Canada

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Tourism spending in Canada will expand by 6.0% in 2026

Toronto aligns on the future of tourism with new Destination Master Plan

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Following a record-breaking year in 2025, with 28 million visitors generating over $9 billion in spending at businesses all throughout the city, Toronto is attracting more visitors than ever before.

Tourism sector sees growth in Q4 2025: Statistics Canada

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Annually, real tourism GDP grew 2.2% in 2025. By comparison, economy-wide real GDP by industry grew 1.6%.

Destination Canada and ‘Team Canada’ open the door to global tourism investment

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The sector is poised to be a major contributor to Canada’s goal to double non-US export growth, adding $300 billion (€185B) by 2035.

Global demand for Alberta surges visitor economy

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Alberta visitor spending hit a record $15.2 billion in 2025.

Montréal visitor numbers rise 7.3% in 2025 as tourism spending holds steady

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Domestic travel led the gains in 2025, with the Canadian market rising 10 per cent.

Tourism sector in Montreal drives economy in 2025

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The 477 events held in the metropolis drew more than 1 million visitors and generated an estimated $438 million in economic spinoffs for Montréal and Québec.

Toronto tourism hits record 28.2 million visitors in 2025, $9.1B in spending

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Direct visitor spending generated nearly $13.5 billion in total economic impact and exceeded the previous year’s record by four per cent, with 37 per cent of spending coming from U.S. and international visitors

New report from Destination Vancouver shows events generated more than $544 million in economic output for Vancouver in 2024

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Events played a vital role in Vancouver's economy, contributing to $338 million in direct spending in 2024.

Canadian tourism hits nearly $60B in record summer season

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Domestic tourism spending rose 7 per cent over last year, with inter-provincial travel seeing the largest jump.

Tourism GDP up 1.3% as Canadians travel locally: Statistics Canada

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Tourism GDP rose 1.3% in Q2 2025, driven by strong domestic spending. International visitor spending fell 5.3%, Statistics Canada reports.

Tourism Industry Association of Ontario Launches Forward Motion – strategic playbook for Ontario’s Tourism Industry (2025 – 2030)

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By 2030, the strategy aims to grow visitor spending in the tourism industry by 4% annually, from an estimated $30.7 billion in 2025 to over $38 billion.

Business community deeply concerned over potential strike/lockout at Air Canada

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On Wednesday, Air Canada said that it has issued the statutory 72-hour lockout notice to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) representing 10,000 flight attendants at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge after the union provided notice it intends to begin a strike.

From Border Blues to Local Boom: Tourism Spending Outlook: TD 

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Tourism spending in Canada is expected to grow in the modest range of 2-4% in 2025, says TD Economics

Alberta investing in Indigenous tourism (Video)

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Through Travel Alberta’s renewed agreement with Indigenous Tourism Alberta, Alberta’s government is investing $6 million over three years to support Indigenous-led tourism.

Small businesses worry about U.S.-Canada trade war impact: CFIB

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New data from CFIB found that 37% of those surveyed noticed changes in tourists’ behaviour.
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