Competitive insights provide an in-depth understanding of the global travel landscape and empower tourism leaders to plan, market, and develop tourism programming more effectively both domestically and around the globe.

This document profiles Canadian travel market segments, highlighting their adventurous spirit and desire for diverse experiences, from nature and culture to luxury and family trips. It details psychographics, travel habits, and motivations for various segments, noting a focus on authenticity, novelty, and sometimes sustainability, both domestically and internationally.

Mexican travelers are a fast-growing market, prioritizing family-focused exploration, cultural immersion, and learning experiences. They seek fun, relaxation, and memorable moments in safe, well-known, and trendy destinations. Travel often aligns with school holidays, with key segments including Outdoor Explorers, Culture Seekers, Purpose Driven Families, and Fun & Sun Families.

This document profiles Australian travelers, highlighting their preference for authentic, adventurous, and culturally immersive experiences in remote or unexplored destinations. Driven by novelty and a desire for fun, they seek friendly, sociable places for longer holidays. The profiles detail various segments' motivations, travel habits, and interest in destinations like Canada, emphasizing their pursuit of deep cultural immersion and hidden gems.

French travelers seek authentic, meaningful, and culturally rich experiences, valuing nature, local economies, and unwinding in new settings. They often prefer quiet, off-the-beaten-path destinations. Key segments include Outdoor Explorers, Culture Seekers, and Purpose Driven Families, showing interest in Canada for its guided tours, winter sports, and cultural attractions.

The 2023 Global Traveller Research Program highlights Canadian travel trends. 15.9M Canadians show potential for out-of-province travel, with BC, Alberta, Nova Scotia, PEI, and Quebec as top destinations. Summer and Fall are popular travel seasons. Canadians seek natural attractions, unique local experiences, and Indigenous cultural activities. Sustainable travel is a priority for 45%, and 64% are concerned about extreme weather impacting plans. Most travel with partners, but in-province travelers often go solo.

The Canadian Tourism Data Collective (CTDC) is a new national platform offering centralized, accessible data and actionable insights for Canada's tourism industry. It facilitates seamless data access and sharing, bridging intelligence gaps for enhanced collaboration and informed decision-making. The platform includes tools like Tourism Outlook, TourismScapes, Global Traveller Research, Canadian Travel Insights, Wealth & Wellbeing Index, and Tourism Performance Indicators, with ongoing updates and enhancements.

The 2024 Global Traveller Research Program reveals 17.3M Canadians have immediate potential for out-of-province travel. Both out-of-province and in-province travellers prefer summer/fall, seeking nature, local food, and unique experiences. BC, Quebec, Montreal, and Banff & Lake Louise are top destinations. Cost is the main barrier. Interest in Indigenous experiences is driven by accessibility, authenticity, safety, and comfort. 69% are concerned about extreme weather impacting travel plans, and 55% expect it to impact their decisions.

The 2024 Japan Highlights Report indicates low current consideration for Canada among Japanese travelers, but a 2-year potential of 1.5M visitors. Preferred travel times are summer and fall. Travelers seek nature, local cuisine, and historical sites. Safety, comfort, and ease of travel are key motivators, especially for Indigenous experiences. Sustainability and climate concerns also influence travel decisions, with many using travel agents.

The 2023 Global Traveller Research Program's US Highlights Report identifies Canada as a leading international destination for Americans, with 53.6 million potential visitors in the next two years. Summer is the preferred travel time, and travelers show high interest in unique local experiences, natural attractions, and Indigenous culture (food, sites, adventures). Most past trips were with companions. British Columbia and Ontario are top regions. Sustainable travel is a priority, and extreme weather events impact travel plans. Travel agents are commonly used for bookings.