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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%.

Canadian Tire and WestJet Launch Loyalty Partnership

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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

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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

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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.

Canadians avoiding travel to U.S.: Leger survey

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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

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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

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

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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

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

40% of Canadian businesses spending more on travel

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Data shows a 6% increase in domestic and international business travel bookings in Q1 2025 compared to the same period last year

International arrivals to Canada continue to decline in May: Statistics Canada

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U.S.-resident trips to Canada by automobile fell to 1,044,700 in May, a year-over-year decrease of 8.4%, says Statistics Canada.

Montréal named top North American destination for international events for 9th consecutive year

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Montréal topped other major North American cities, including Toronto, Washington, DC, Vancouver and Chicago, and held its second-place position in the Americas behind Buenos Aires.

Scene+ partners with Expedia on travel opportunities

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Scene+ is a carefully curated rewards program offering its more than 15 million members the opportunity to earn points in a wide variety of ways, in a manner that suits their buying habits and lifestyle.

Canada, naturally. Destination Canada’s new brand and tagline (Photos, Videos)

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Tourism contributes $130B to the Canadian economy, says Destination Canada.

U.S. trade war represents $8.8 billion potential gain for Canadian tourism

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In 2023, Canadians spent $26.6 billion on tourism in the U.S. compared to the $12.9 billion Americans spent in Canada

Trips to Canada declining: Statistics Canada

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In March, the number of trips to Canada by US residents decreased 6.6% year over year to 1.2 million trips, says Statistics Canada.

Tourism spending on the rise: Statistics Canada

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The report said tourism spending by international visitors in Canada rose 2.2% in the fourth quarter, following a decline of 2.4% in the third quarter.
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