Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Canada is experiencing a remarkable boost in tourism, attracting visitors from 68 countries, including Schengen countries, the USA, and the UK, driven by easy visa-free policies. Canada is experiencing a remarkable boost in tourism, attracting travelers from 68 different countries, including Schengen countries, the USA, and the United Kingdom. These visitors come for various reasons, including leisure travel, business travel, meetings, and events.
The country’s easy visa-free policy has significantly contributed to this influx, leading to a substantial increase in the travel and tourism industry. Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the largest and busiest airport in Canada. In 2023, passenger activity surged by 9.
2 million, or 25.8 percent, reaching 44.8 million, up from 35.
6 million in 2022. In 2023, Canada saw a surge in international visitors, reaching 74.5 million—nearly 1.
5 times more than in 2022 and over 84% of the 2019 figures. The first quarter alone welcomed 2.5 million visitors, amounting to 82% of the visitors from the same period in 2019.
During the fourth quarter of 2023, tourism expenditures totaled approximately $91.7 billion, covering transportation, accommodation, food and beverages, and other tourism-related services. This spending included $23.
3 billion by tourists, $17.7 billion by domestic travelers, and $5.6 billion by international visitors.
Recently, Destination Canada has also introduced its 2024-2025 Tourism C.
