Montreal tourism hits pre-pandemic levels in summer 2023
MONTREAL – Montreal’s tourism industry returned to its pre-pandemic performance this summer, according to Tourisme Montréal. Unveiling tourism data for summer 2023 on Thursday, Tourisme Montréal reported that the proportion of overseas travelers has never been higher. There were 15 per cent more of them this summer than in the summer of 2019, before the […] Tourism in Montreal, Canada, has returned to its pre-pandemic performance in summer 2023, according to Tourisme Montréal. The proportion of overseas travelers has never been higher, with 15% more of them this summer than in summer 2019, compared to the summer before the COVID-19 pandemic. The tourism industry saw an increase in hotel occupancy, with overall revenues higher than in 2022. Major events such as the International Skating Union and the Canadian Elite Basketball League saw an attendance rate of 72%, 12% higher than last year. Major tourism conventions are also set to confirm next year's events, including the International Basketball League and Presidents' Cup.
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MONTREAL – Montreal’s tourism industry returned to its pre-pandemic performance this summer, according to Tourisme Montréal.
Unveiling tourism data for summer 2023 on Thursday, Tourisme Montréal reported that the proportion of overseas travelers has never been higher. There were 15 per cent more of them this summer than in the summer of 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Average hotel occupancy was 80 per cent, and overall revenues were higher than in 2022.
Business conventions also bounced back, with major events seeing an in-person attendance rate of 72 per cent, 12 per cent higher than last year.
Tourisme Montréal President and CEO Yves Lalumière reports that the organization’s promotional efforts have paid off, as the number of potential visitors to the organization’s website increased this year.
Tourisme Montréal reports that a number of major conventions are confirmed for next year, including the International Skating Union, which will welcome some 7,000 delegates in March. In August, the Canadian Elite Basketball League will attract some 10,000 participants, while in September, some 5,000 golfers and sports enthusiasts will come to Montreal for the Presidents’ Cup.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on October 19, 2023.
Ämnen: Coronavirus, Canada, Montreal