Mexican travelers are a fast-growing market, prioritizing family, fun, relaxation, and cultural learning experiences. They seek safe, well-known, and trendy destinations, showing strong interest in family-focused attractions, nightlife, and guided tours. This research focuses on higher socio-economic tiers (A, B, C+).

This report highlights strong and increasing interest in Canada among German travelers, with 6.3M immediate potential visitors. Key attractions include natural settings, oceanside beaches, and Indigenous experiences (emphasizing safety/comfort). Summer/fall are preferred, with Ontario/BC as top destinations. AI usage for trip planning is rising, especially among younger travelers. Travel agents are used for destination research, while online engines gain traction for bookings. Geopolitical climate makes 30% more likely to visit Canada.

The 2025 Global Traveller Research Program reveals strong US interest in Canada, with 49M potential visitors. Geopolitical climate makes 28% more likely to visit. Summer is prime travel season, with Ontario as a top destination. US travelers seek natural attractions, historical sites, and local cuisine. Canada leads international Indigenous tourism mentions, driven by safety and authenticity. AI use for travel planning is rising, but travel agents remain key for bookings. Most trips are short vacations (1-4 nights) to mid-priced hotels.

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 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%.

Germany is a top market for Canadian tourism, with spending projected to recover to 2019 levels by 2025 and visitation by 2028. By 2026, Canada anticipates 362,700 German visitors spending $892M. Key segments include "Refined Globetrotters" (seeking luxury, culture) and "Outdoor Explorers" (seeking nature, adventure). The strong Euro enhances Canada's value. The industry aims to reinforce Canada's welcoming image amid potential disruptions.

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 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 is a top destination for French travelers, with 7.1M potential visitors in 2 years, especially Quebec. Summer is preferred, with high interest in nature, beaches, and local markets. French travelers show strong interest in Indigenous culture, valuing safety, authenticity, and cultural significance. Sustainability efforts (conservation, welcoming communities, cultural impact) and extreme weather concerns significantly influence their travel decisions. Past trips to Canada were primarily holidays, driven by desire to visit and safety.

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.