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You are here: Home / Travel / Canada tourism experiences third consecutive record-breaking year in 2019

Canada tourism experiences third consecutive record-breaking year in 2019

March 5, 2020 //  by Black Press Media Staff

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2019 marked a third consecutive record-breaking year with 22.1 million travellers to Canada in 2019, according to Statistics Canada.

Destination Canada, Canada’s national marketing organization, noted that tourism plays a significant role in the national economy, generating an estimated $104.9 billion in tourism expenditures in 2019, supporting approximately 1 in 10 jobs in communities across Canada and contributing an estimated $43.5 billion in Gross Domestic Product.

“This record number of arrivals shows once more that tourism is a strong and sustainable sector that benefits businesses and communities, large and small, across Canada,” said the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages. “By working together, we are inspiring travellers to visit more parts of the country in all four seasons, to experience Canada’s diversity and inclusivity, to taste its culinary delicacies and to discover its Indigenous peoples.”

  • 2019 was the best year for Canadian tourism on record, with arrivals reaching 22.1 million, breaking the 22 million mark for the first time ever.
  • Overnight arrivals to Canada from countries other than the US reached an all-time high of 7.15 million (2018: 6.7 million). Overseas tourists typically stay in Canada longer and spend more, helping to achieve Destination Canada’s high-yield strategy.
  • The US saw a strong year in air arrivals with 5.1 million (2018: 4.6 million) and a solid rebound in vehicle crossings with 8.5 million (2018: 8.2 million).
  • Mexico again experienced impressive growth with 495,627 total arrivals, with a particularly notable 12.4 per cent increase in air arrivals. The Mexican market has continued to grow since changes to visa requirements in late 2016.
  • India saw an 9.7 per cent increase in air arrivals, helping achieve a new annual record for this market with 333,111 arrivals (2018: 287,416).
  • Improvements in international air access to Canada helped stimulate travel with non-stop air services adding 2.2 per cent more seats in 2019.

Destination Canada supports the growth of the visitor economy with marketing strategies that stimulate international demand and tourism export revenue for Canada in 10 countries: Australia, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, the UK and the US. This diversified set of source markets allows for continued growth, even when some regions experience uncertainty.

“It is thanks to the hard work and passion of the millions of Canadians who contribute to this sector that we are experiencing another record-breaking year for tourism. It also reinforces that our Team Canada approach with our industry partners across the country is working and we are increasing Canada’s international competitiveness,” said Ben Cowan-Dewar, Chairperson of Destination Canada’s Board of Directors.

“Looking to 2020, we will continue to share relevant data, market intelligence and industry analysis with our partners to ensure we are promoting relevant, meaningful content to our audiences. This is especially relevant given uncertainty around the impact of the coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak. We are committed to working with our industry partners to continue inspiring those with glowing hearts to fall in love with Canada.”

Destination Canada notes continued tourism growth is also attributable to factors such as the Government of Canada maintaining renewed visa requirements for key markets, making it easier for more people to travel to Canada. New flight destinations have also been added and increased service on existing routes are opening up additional air access.

jennifer.blyth@blackpress.ca

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