Canadian Tourism Economic Impact

Did you know:

• The tourism industry is worth roughly $70 billion to Canada's Economy
• The tourism industry in Canada employ's over 1.5 million people
• 86% of Canada's non-resident travel comes from the USA
• Canada overtook the US and is now 5th spot according to Travel and Tourism Competiveness Report issued by the World Economic Forum
  
• Tourists are getting greener and looking for more outdoor adventure activities and experiences
• The Canadian Government is making a consorted effort to promate tourism
  

Canada's Fading Tourism Industry is driven by:

• Shorter and less frequent trips to Canada as a result from the Global recession. People have less disposable income and are shifting spending priorities
• Volatile fuel prices and fluctuating exchange rates
• Border Crossing issues and confusion
• Travel worries from Sars and most recently the Swine flu