Global Hotels.com report reveals travel habits of Canadians at home and abroad
TORONTO, Jan. 29, 2015 /CNW/ - American cities New York and Las Vegas may have remained the top two international destinations for Canadian travellers in 2014, but Orlando wasn't so lucky. The city, known for its expansive theme parks, dropped two spots in last year and was replaced by commonwealth country and UK capital, London. This movement towards European destinations is a trend evident in the latest Hotels.com™ Hotel Price Index™ (HPI™).
"European cities have always had a strong appeal among Canadians who appreciate how easy it is to travel between countries," says Taylor L. Cole, APR, travel expert for Hotels.com. "We're seeing that interest continuing to increase as travellers seek out destinations rich in history and culture."
The biggest increases among the top 20 most popular international cities for Canadians were all outside of North America. European cities, Paris and Barcelona climbed six and four places, respectively. Japan's bustling capital, Tokyo, also experienced a strong boost in popularity up five spots in 2014.
Most Popular International Cities for Canadian Travellers
City |
Country |
2014 vs. 2013 Rank |
|
1. |
New York City |
United States |
No change |
2. |
Las Vegas |
United States |
No change |
3. |
London |
United Kingdom |
+2 |
4. |
Paris |
France |
+6 |
5. |
Orlando |
United States |
-2 |
6. |
Chicago |
United States |
+1 |
7. |
Seattle |
United States |
-3 |
8. |
Los Angeles |
United States |
+1 |
9. |
San Francisco |
United States |
-1 |
10. |
Boston |
United States |
-4 |
11. |
Rome |
Italy |
+2 |
12. |
San Diego |
United States |
-1 |
13. |
Newark |
United States |
-1 |
14. |
Miami |
United States |
No change |
15. |
Hong Kong |
Hong Kong |
+1 |
16. |
Barcelona |
Spain |
+4 |
17. |
Portland |
United States |
+2 |
18. |
Washington |
United States |
No change |
19. |
Tokyo |
Japan |
+5 (New to List) |
20. |
Anaheim |
United States |
+2 (New to List) |
Within Canada the top three most visited cities by Canadians remained the same, although changes were seen further down the list. Cities in Alberta made a splash with Edmonton moving up one spot to fourth and Calgary climbing two and entering the list as a top five newcomer.
Most Popular Domestic Cities for Canadian Travellers
City |
Province |
2014 vs. 2013 Rank |
|
1. |
Toronto |
Ontario |
No change |
2. |
Montreal |
Quebec |
No change |
3. |
Vancouver |
British Columbia |
No change |
4. |
Edmonton |
Alberta |
+1 |
5. |
Calgary |
Alberta |
+2 |
6. |
Niagara Falls |
Ontario |
-2 |
7. |
Ottawa |
Ontario |
-1 |
8. |
Quebec |
Quebec |
No change |
9. |
Victoria |
British Columbia |
No change |
10. |
Winnipeg |
Manitoba |
+1 |
11. |
Banff |
Alberta |
-1 |
12. |
Saskatoon |
Saskatchewan |
No change |
13. |
London |
Ontario |
+2 |
14. |
Whistler |
British Columbia |
+1 |
15. |
Halifax |
Nova Scotia |
-1 |
16. |
Kelowna |
British Columbia |
No change |
17. |
Regina |
Saskatchewan |
No change |
18. |
Canmore |
Alberta |
No change |
19. |
Kamloops |
British Columbia |
+1 |
20. |
Kingston |
Ontario |
-1 |
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About the HPI™
The HPI is a biannual report that looks at hotel prices in cities all around the world. The data is based on bookings made through the Hotels.com website and the prices listed are the actual prices paid by Canadians - not advertised rates.
About Hotels.com
Hotels.com, L.P. operates Hotels.com (also known in Canada as Hotels.ca), a leading online accommodation booking website with over 365,000 properties around the world, ranging from international chains and all-inclusive resorts to local favourites and bed & breakfasts, together with all the information needed to book the perfect stay. Special apps for mobile phones and tablets can also be downloaded enabling customers to book on the go with access to 20,000 last minute deals.
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Image with caption: "Canadians continue to fall in love with Paris, as the city became the fourth most visited international destination in 2014 (CNW Group/Hotels.com)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20150129_C5028_PHOTO_EN_11606.jpg
Lauren Wasley, energiPR for Hotels.com, Phone: (416) 425-9143 x 19, Email: [email protected], @energiPR; Taylor L. Cole, APR, Hotels.com North America, Phone: (469) 335-8442, Email: [email protected], @TravelwithTLC
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