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 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 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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The Canadian Tourism Data Collective's November 2025 Release Notes detail updates to its national tourism data platform. Key additions include a Generative AI Search Playbook for AI readiness and the launch of Aurora AI, a new AI-powered search tool that transforms complex data into actionable insights using natural language. TourismScapes also received updates with a National Parks filter, visitor spend categories, and a 2024 data refresh.

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.

These Release Notes introduce the Canadian Tourism Data Collective, a national platform offering centralized, accessible tourism data and insights for informed decision-making. The document covers platform features, accessibility, and future updates. New additions include the 2024 Tourism GDP Infographic and Resident Sentiment Index. The GTRP Mexico Report is also announced for next week.