Domestic and inbound travel generated about $30 billion for the Canadian economy in 2010. If fall travel plans hold up, it would be welcome news for the Canadian economy.
- Wanderlust - 61 per cent of Canadians plan to vacation this fall or winter.
- Seize the Day - 59 per cent say they will not change their travel plans as a result of current economic uncertainty.
- Slight decline after steady rise - After seven consecutive quarters of gains in tourism spending in Canada, averaging 0.9 per cent a quarter, spending decreased by 0.1 per cent last quarter.