Travel

Air Canada and Hyatt Show Where Loyalty Partnerships Are Heading

Retail Insider -
Air Canada’s Aeroplan and World of Hyatt have announced a comprehensive loyalty partnership, offering members new ways to earn and redeem points. The partnership enables more integrated travel experiences across both platforms, enhancing customer loyalty.

World Cup Drives 35% Increase in International Card Spending in Canada: Visa

Lee Rivett -
Visa says inbound international card spending in Canada rose more than 35% during the opening weeks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Toronto and Vancouver.

Canadians plan average of 18 hours of summer driving as road trips dominate travel: Turo report

Mario Toneguzzi -
55 per cent of Canadian travel between June and September will be by road, while seven in 10 road trippers plan to take at least two trips over the season.

Are staycations the hottest trend of summer 2026?: Omnisend survey

Mario Toneguzzi -
67% of Canadians have travel plans this summer, only 17% are taking a major trip involving flights or paid lodging. Instead, many are choosing more affordable alternatives

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

Mario Toneguzzi -
"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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

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

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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

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

Canadian Tire and WestJet Launch Loyalty Partnership

Craig Patterson -
Canadian Tire and WestJet link loyalty programs, allowing Canadians to earn rewards on both retail purchases and travel.

Canadians travelling less to the U.S.: Statistics Canada report

Mario Toneguzzi -
In December 2025, US-resident trips to Canada (1.6 million) decreased 7.5% from the same month in 2024

Global demand for Alberta surges visitor economy

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

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

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

Tourism sector in Montreal drives economy in 2025

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

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

Canadians avoiding travel to U.S.: Leger survey

Mario Toneguzzi -
52% travelled within their own province — far more than had originally planned, says Leger.

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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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)

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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 

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

American Express survey: 71% of business travelers see travel as positive

Mario Toneguzzi -
According to new research from American Express Canada, younger employees are approaching business travel differently than their Gen X and Boomer counterparts. 

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

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