While the U.S. remains the top destination, interest in visiting has fallen 66% from 2019. Canada has moved into second place, surpassing both Mexico and the UK, with an increase of 94%.
Top 5 Travel Destinations 2019 – 2021 |
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No. |
2019 |
2021 |
% Change |
1 |
United States |
United States |
(66%) |
2 |
Mexico |
Canada |
94% |
3 |
United Kingdom |
Mexico |
(32%) |
4 |
Canada |
United Kingdom |
(63%) |
5 |
Italy |
Dominican Republic |
(38%) |
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Who is travelling has also changed. Travel quotes from the Silent Generation (1928-45) plunged 76%. Interest in travel amongst Baby Boomers (1946-64), Gen X (1965-80) and Millennials (1981-96) has decreased 56%, 52% and 43%, respectively. Gen Z (1997-2012) fell the least, dropping just 22%.
Meanwhile, the type of plans Canadians are getting quotes for, including all-inclusive, single and multi-trip travel medical and trip cancellation has mirrored the dip in travel interest and is now…