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Q2 2017 Highlights
- Border crossings from the U.S.A. to Ontario increased 3.7%, with same-day crossings up 0.3% and overnight crossings up 6.8%.
- Entries from overseas markets to Ontario grew 16.7%.
- Ontario hotel occupancy rose 2.0 percentage points to 71.3%.
- Employment in Ontario’s tourism-related industries declined 0.2%.
- Ontario’s Travel Price Index increased 2.4%.
- Border crossings from the U.S.A. to Ontario increased 3.7%, with same-day crossings up 0.3% and overnight crossings up 6.8%.
- Entries from overseas markets to Ontario
grew 16.7%. - Ontario hotel occupancy rose 2.0 percentage points to 71.3%.
- Employment in Ontario’s tourism-related industries declined 0.2%.
- Ontario’s Travel Price Index increased 2.4%.
International Border Crossings
- In Q2 2017, there were 4.4 million international entries into Ontario, 5.9% more than in Q2 2016.
| Entries | Change (Percent) | |
|---|---|---|
| International | 4,383,810 | 5.9% |
| United States Total | 3,576,787 | 3.7% |
| United States Same-day | 1,645,242 | 0.3% |
| United States Overnight | 1,931,545 | 6.8% |
| Overseas | 807,023 | 16.7% |
Source: Statistics Canada
Note: Border Crossings by port are available from Statistics Canada, cansim table 427-0001. Detailed data is available at Current Performance: Border Crossings
United States Border Crossings
- There were 3.6 million U.S.A. entries into Ontario in Q2 2017, 3.7% more than in Q2 2016.
- Same-day entries grew 0.3% and overnight crossings increased 6.8%.
Source: Statistics Canada
Note: Border Crossings by port are available from Statistics Canada, cansim table 427-0001. Detailed data is available at Current Performance: Border Crossings
Overseas Border Crossings
- In Q2 2017, there were 807,000 overseas entries into Ontario, an increase of 16.7% compared to Q2 2016.
- Arrivals were up from most tracked countries with Mexico +117%, India +46%, South Korea +38%, Brazil +23%, and Netherlands +21%.
| Entries | Change (Percent) | |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 106,278 | 5.9% |
| China | 66,142 | 4.6% |
| India | 62,335 | 46.2% |
| South Korea | 46,460 | 38.2% |
| Germany | 44,142 | 7.9% |
| Mexico | 43,447 | 117.2% |
| Brazil | 28,495 | 23.1% |
| Japan | 27,977 | -5.6% |
| France | 22,412 | 6.5% |
| Australia | 20,139 | -3.1% |
| Netherlands | 19,838 | 21.4% |
| Italy | 18,767 | -7.0% |
| Hong Kong | 15,611 | 8.2% |
Source: Statistics Canada
Detailed data is available at Current Performance: Border Crossings
Hotel Statistics
- Occupancy rates, average daily rates and revenue per available room all grew in Q2 2017.
- During April to June 2017, Ontario occupancy rates averaged 71.3% -- up 2.0 percentage points over the same time in 2016.
- The average daily rate grew 9.4% to $154.99.
- Revenue per available room increased 12.6% to $110.89.
| Occupancy Q2 2017 | Occupancy Change | Average Daily Rate Q2 2017 | Average Daily Rate Change (Percent) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 71.3% | 2.0 | $154.99 | 9.4% |
| Greater Toronto Area (GTA) | 78.1% | 2.0 | $173.51 | 12.0% |
| Eastern Ontario | 60.0% | 1.3 | $120.33 | 4.3% |
| Ottawa | 77.8% | 1.1 | $179.07 | 11.1% |
| Southern Ontario | 68.2% | 2.6 | $133.32 | 5.5% |
| Central Ontario | 55.1% | 1.3 | $124.99 | -0.4% |
| North Eastern Ontario | 56.6% | 0.8 | $115.92 | 3.9% |
| North Central Ontario | 53.1% | 1.3 | $103.68 | 4.2% |
| North Western Ontario | 73.9% | 2.9 | $115.60 | 4.3% |
Source: CBRE Hotels Trends in the Hotel Industry National Market Report
Note: Quarterly averages are calculated by MTCS. Detailed data is available at Current Performance: Hotel Industry
Employment
- Employment in tourism related industries declined 0.2% in Q2 2017 compared to Q2 2016.
- Employment in the transportation, accommodation and retail industries grew while the number of jobs in the food and beverage, travel service and arts, entertainment and recreation sectors declined.
- Ontario’s tourism-related employment declined 0.2% in April to June 2017 while total employment in Ontario increased 1.2%.
Source: Statistics Canada; Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport
Detailed data is available at Current Performance: Employment
Travel Price Index
- Ontario’s Travel Price Index (TPI) grew 2.4% in April to June 2017 compared to the same period in 2016. Prices of accommodations, food & beverage, recreation & entertainment, and transportation all grew while retail prices declined.
- Ontario’s TPI increased more than Ontario’s Consumer Price Index (CPI). During the second quarter of 2017, TPI grew 2.4% while CPI grew 1.5% over 2016.
Source: Statistics Canada; Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport
Detailed data is available at Current Performance: Travel Price Index
Exchange Rates
- The value of the US dollar increased 4.4%, to $1.34 CAD.
| Currency | Value ($CAD) | Change (Percent) |
|---|---|---|
| USD | 1.34 | 4.4% |
| EUR | 1.48 | 1.6% |
| GBP | 1.72 | -7.0% |
| YEN | 0.01 | 1.3% |
Source: Bank of Canada
Detailed data is available at Current Performance: Exchange Rates
Gas Prices
- The average gas price in Ontario was $1.12 per litre in Q2 2017, 7.4% more than in Q2 2016.
Source: Ontario Ministry of Energy
Note: Newsletter is based on calendar year. "Q2" refers to April to June 2017.
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