The Canadian Tourism Data Collective's July 2024 release notes detail a national platform for tourism insights. It introduces new products like the Wealth & Wellbeing Index (preview) and Tourism Performance Indicators, alongside updates to Tourism Outlook and TourismScapes, and the Global Traveller Research Program. The platform aims to provide accessible data for informed decision-making and collaboration, with a focus on user experience and accessibility.

The Canadian Tourism Data Collective (CTDC) is a new national platform offering centralized, accessible data and actionable insights for Canada's tourism industry. It facilitates seamless data access and sharing, bridging intelligence gaps for enhanced collaboration and informed decision-making. The platform includes tools like Tourism Outlook, TourismScapes, Global Traveller Research, Canadian Travel Insights, Wealth & Wellbeing Index, and Tourism Performance Indicators, with ongoing updates and enhancements.

Canada's Q3 2023 tourism saw international spending surpass 2019 levels (105%) for the first time, contributing to overall spending reaching 103% of pre-pandemic figures. Canada remains a top destination for US travelers. While air connectivity and hotel occupancy are recovering, the tourism labor force (2.5% below 2019) and active businesses (2.3% fewer) still lag. Domestic sentiment is positive, but international arrivals are at 81% of 2019 levels.

Canada's Q4 2023 tourism saw strong recovery: total spend exceeded pre-pandemic levels (108% of 2019), led by domestic tourism (110%) and recovering international spend (103%). International visitation reached 83% of 2019 levels, with sustained interest in Canada. While tourism employment and business activity lag slightly, air connectivity and hotel occupancy show robust recovery.

Canada's Q1 2024 tourism saw total spend exceed pre-pandemic levels (115% of 2019), driven by strong domestic spending (121%). International visitation reached 96% of 2019 levels (US 97%, non-US 92%). Canada is a top destination for Americans' next flight vacation and ranked top 3 in key markets like the UK, France, Germany, and Australia, highlighting its robust recovery and appeal.

Canada's Q2 2024 tourism revenues hit 114% of pre-pandemic levels, driven by domestic spend (123%). International visitation recovered to 92% of 2019 levels, though new Mexico visa rules slowed growth. Canada remains a favored destination for travelers from the US, UK, France, Germany, and Mexico. International flight capacity surpassed 2019 levels, and tourism employment and active businesses are nearing pre-pandemic figures.

Canada's Q3 2024 tourism revenue hit $40.5B (108% of 2019), largely due to domestic spending (112%). International revenue (96%) and visitation (88% YTD) lagged, with recovery slowing. Despite this, Canada remains a top destination. Tourism unemployment is 5.1%, but 83,600 jobs are unfilled. Active businesses are at 100.1% of pre-pandemic levels, and international air connectivity has surpassed 2019 levels.

Canada's Q4 2024 tourism revenue hit $27.3B, 124% of pre-pandemic levels, with both domestic and international spend surpassing 2019. International visitation recovered to 90% of 2019 levels (19.9M visitors), though the pace slowed in H2. Canada is a top recommended destination globally. Tourism employment and active businesses are near or above pre-pandemic levels, with hotel occupancy at 61%.

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In 2023, Canadian tourism generated $124.4 billion in revenue (up 18.5% from 2019), with $95.5 billion from domestic sources. It contributed $48.6 billion to Canada's GDP (1.8%) and supported 692,100 jobs across 241,973 businesses. Government revenue from tourism reached $29.6 billion. Despite strong growth, the sector faced a 5.9% job vacancy rate, highlighting its significant economic impact and ongoing labor needs.