The 2023 Global Traveller Research Program highlights South Korean travelers' interest in Canada, projecting 8.2 million visitors in the next two years. Key interests include local cuisine, nature walks, natural attractions, and Indigenous culinary/nature/arts experiences, with Fall being a popular season. Distance and cost are top barriers. Most past travelers visited with a spouse and used travel agents for booking. Québec, Ontario, and British Columbia are the most likely provinces to be visited.

The UK is a key market for Destination Canada. UK traveler spending surpassed 2019 levels in 2023, with full recovery expected by 2026 and spending reaching 121% of 2019 levels by 2025. The strong British Pound aids this. By 2026, Canada anticipates 875,400 UK visitors spending $1.9B. "Refined Globetrotters" and "Outdoor Explorers" are key segments, presenting significant economic opportunities for the tourism industry.

The US is Canada's largest tourism market, with spending exceeding 2019 levels in 2023 and visitor volumes expected to fully recover by 2025. Projections show spending reaching 139% of 2019 levels by 2025, and 16 million US visitors by 2026, generating $16.7 billion. Canada targets three key US segments: Refined Globetrotters, Outdoor Explorers, and Culture Seekers, aligning with its diverse product offerings.

The Canadian Tourism Data Collective's September 2024 release enhances its centralized platform with a new Knowledge Centre, improved data filtering, and French content. It updates the Tourism Outlook, introduces City Estimates CSV for Lodging Aligned Spend Reporting (LASR) with future predictive analytics, and launches the Global Traveller Research Program (GTRP). A preview of the Wealth & Wellbeing Index's Employment page is also included, alongside ongoing maintenance for Tourism Performance Indicators.

The 2025 China Highlights Report reveals strong interest in Canada, with 18.8M potential visitors in 2 years. 54% are more likely to visit due to geopolitical climate. Chinese travelers seek natural attractions, local cuisine, and Indigenous cultural experiences (70% interested). AI usage for trip planning is rising (63%), while travel agents remain key for booking. Ontario and BC are top destinations, and luxury hotels are popular for stays.

Canada's 2026-2035 Tourism Outlook forecasts robust growth, with revenue reaching $160B by 2028 and $216.3B by 2035 (67% increase). This high-growth, tariff-free export sector outperforms the broader economy (5.3% vs 3.7% annual growth), contributing 9-10% ($27-30B) to Canada's non-US export goal. Leveraging its strong global brand, Canada aims to boost domestic travel, attract high-yield US visitors, and accelerate growth from overseas markets.

The 2025 Japan Highlights Report indicates low consideration for Canada among Japanese travelers, with 1.5M potential visitors in 2 years. Geopolitical climate makes 20% more likely to visit. Top interests are historical sites, local food, and nature, favoring summer/fall and Ontario/BC. While not a top Indigenous destination, 1/3 are interested with safety/accessibility. AI use for planning is rising, but travel agents still lead bookings. Holidays are the main purpose, often short and via group tours.

Germany is Europe's largest travel market, driven by a passion for international exploration and cultural discovery. German travelers prefer longer, nature-based trips that offer learning and connection. They seek secure, welcoming, and authentic experiences, valuing independence and personal resonance over popularity, often avoiding crowds.

France Market Profiles reveal French travelers seek meaningful, authentic, and culturally rich experiences, desiring to unwind in new settings. The document details various segments like Outdoor Explorers and Culture Seekers, outlining their motivations, activities, demographics, and planning habits. Canada is presented as a desired destination for these diverse French traveler types.

Japanese travelers seek destinations offering a blend of relaxation, excitement, dynamic culture, and local immersion. They prefer developed infrastructure, luxury experiences (dining, shopping, wellness), and a mix of cuisine, overnight stays, and cultural attractions. The document profiles various segments of Japanese travelers, detailing their motivations and activity preferences, with Canada being a target destination, particularly for its natural beauty and urban centers.