Tourism spending in Canada remains 34% below 2019 levels despite strong gains over the last year, official data shows. With most COVID-19 restrictions lifted, the Canadian travel industry had hoped 2022 would be the year when domestic tourism at least returned to normal volumes.
But gas prices have soared, souring the outlook for road trips. Flying faces its own challenges: Canada’s airports are dealing with stranded tourists, cancelled flights and lost baggage. Others are…