New data from KAYAK shows that
Data from KAYAK shows the top travel destinations searched for by Canadians to the
While surveys have hinted at Canadians' willingness to travel to the
- KAYAK saw a 322 per cent increase in travel searches from
Canada to theU.S. onJuly 19 compared to the same day the week prior - And, it seems like the feeling is mutual with searches from the
U.S. toCanada spiking 194 per cent onJuly 19 compared to the same day the week prior
In fact, for each major government update regarding travel in June and July, KAYAK saw a steady trend in
- When the government announced the date these travel changes would be implemented on
June 21 , KAYAK saw searches to theU.S. spike 50 per cent that very day compared to the week prior. - Continuing the trajectory, when the Canadian government announced that fully vaccinated travellers eligible to enter
Canada would not be subject to the federal quarantine requirement or stay at a government-authorized hotel onJuly 5 , travel searches from theU.S. toCanada increased 12 per cent compared to the same day one week prior, while searches fromCanada to theU.S. increased 24 per cent compared to the same day one week prior.
"Canadians are ready to travel again with both domestic and international travel searches steadily increasing since the beginning of May," says
While Canadians are eager to explore the
- Torontonians love city-living and are looking for bright city lights:
Las Vegas andNew York top the most popular search list. - Vancouverites are looking to ride the wave. Despite the west coast having some of the best beaches in the world, Vancouverites are looking to trade in their local beaches for those of
Hawaii withMaui andHonolulu among the most searched for destinations this Fall. - The party can keep going for Calgarians after Stampede with these deal destinations. The reinstated
Calgary staple is just the beginning, with Calgarians looking to channel the same rodeo energy with top deal searches inU.S. cities likeNashville andPhoenix along with living the nightlife inNew Orleans . Montreal residents are ready to swap cobblestone for melatonin. Looking for a change of scenery from the architecture and cobblestone streets ofQuebec ,Montreal residents are planning for a warm oasis, escaping to the beaches ofFort Lauderdale ,Orlando andHonolulu .Winnipeg andHalifax residents have something in common – they're craving the nightlife. The residents of both Canadian cities are looking to shake up their routine and try their luck in the bright lights ofLas Vegas .
As Canadians gear up for international travel this fall, KAYAK's Travel Restrictions Page details what is and isn't open right now including airports, hotels, bars, restaurants and even outdoor recreational activities, broken down country by country so travellers have the information they need before they arrive in a new destination.
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To determine the spike in searches following the
For province-specific data, KAYAK considered searches from
Specific dates include:
June 21 compared to the week prior for travel anytime in the futureJuly 5 compared to the same day one week prior for travel anytime in the future
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