2009 Travel Facts & Figures #2

Today's facts & figures are included because they tell us Canadians are traveling more, despite the recent economic news. Overseas travel is defined as trips to countries other than the United States. The following figures were originally posted on February 20, 2009, at travelweek.ca, a credible website within the travel industry:

• Canadian travel overseas increased 4.4% in December over November


• Canadian travel overseas increased 9.7% for the year 2008 as a whole


• Canadian residents made 2.3% more trips to the United States.