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Canada Hospitality Industry Statistics

Canada’s hospitality industry is back in full swing, with digital bookings driving 62% of sales and accommodation and food services revenue reaching $78.4 billion, up 14.7% from 2022, while national hotel occupancy averages 65.4% and ADR hits CAD 178.52. From Vancouver’s 65.2% occupancy and CAD 212 ADR to Toronto’s RevPAR jumping 15.3% to CAD 145 and vacation rentals surging to 120,000 units, the page maps how Canadians travel and spend, and where the biggest gains, pressure points, and growth pockets are emerging.

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Canada had 8,452 hotels and motels in 2023, with a total of 1,247,890 rooms available

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Hotel occupancy rate nationwide averaged 65.4% in 2023, recovering to 92% of pre-pandemic levels

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Average Daily Rate (ADR) for Canadian hotels reached CAD 178.52 in 2023, a 9.8% increase from 2022

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Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR) in major Canadian markets hit CAD 116.70 in 2023, up 12.5% YoY

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Short-term rentals like Airbnb contributed 45,000 listings in urban Canada in 2023, generating $2.1 billion in revenue

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Vancouver hotel market had 65.2% occupancy and CAD 212 ADR in 2023

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Toronto's hotel RevPAR surged 15.3% to CAD 145 in 2023, driven by conventions

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Boutique hotels (under 100 rooms) grew 8.2% in inventory to 1,250 properties in 2023

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Campground occupancy averaged 58.7% in summer 2023, with 2,800 sites nationwide

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Luxury hotel segment ADR hit CAD 350+ in 2023, with 78 properties

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Calgary hotel occupancy was 67.8% with RevPAR CAD 132 in 2023

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Montreal's ADR increased 11.2% to CAD 192 in 2023 amid festival season

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Extended-stay hotels grew 12% in supply to 15,000 rooms in 2023

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Resort properties reported 72.4% occupancy in peak season 2023

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Budget hotels (ADR under CAD 150) held 42% market share in 2023

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Banff resort occupancy 84.2% with ADR CAD 285 in 2023 peak season

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Niagara Falls hotels RevPAR CAD 198, up 14% from conventions 2023

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Vacation rentals supply 120,000 units, 25% YoY growth in 2023

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Glamping sites expanded to 3,500 with 92% occupancy in summer 2023

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Midscale hotels ADR CAD 165 average across 3,200 properties 2023

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In 2023, the Canadian hospitality industry contributed $105.6 billion to the national GDP, representing 5.2% of total GDP

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The hospitality sector's direct GDP contribution grew by 12.4% year-over-year in 2023 from $94.1 billion in 2022

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Total revenue in Canada's accommodation and food services industry reached $78.4 billion in 2023, up 14.7% from 2022

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Hospitality exports, primarily tourism-related, totaled $24.7 billion in 2023, accounting for 2.8% of Canada's total exports

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The industry's total economic output multiplier effect was 2.35 in 2023, meaning every $1 spent generates $2.35 in total output

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The Canadian hospitality industry contributed $105.6 billion to GDP in 2023, with a 5.2% share

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Hospitality revenue grew 14.7% to $78.4 billion in accommodation and food services in 2023

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Sector's indirect employment multiplier was 1.8 in 2023, supporting additional 900,000 jobs

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Tax revenue from hospitality totaled $18.2 billion in 2023, including GST and provincial sales taxes

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Investment in hospitality assets reached $4.7 billion in 2023, focused on urban hotel renovations

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Alberta hospitality GDP share was 6.1% at $9.8 billion in 2023

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Quebec's sector revenue grew 16.2% to $18.4 billion in 2023

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British Columbia hospitality taxes contributed $3.2 billion provincially in 2023

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National hospitality capital expenditure was $5.1 billion in 2023, 40% on tech upgrades

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Induced economic effects from hospitality spending totaled $32.7 billion in 2023

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Manitoba hospitality employment was 78,000, growing 5.1% in 2023

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Saskatchewan sector GDP contribution 4.8% or $2.9 billion in 2023

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Atlantic provinces hospitality revenue $12.1 billion, up 13% in 2023

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Sustainability investments in hospitality $1.8 billion for green retrofits in 2023

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Digital booking revenue share 62% of total hospitality sales in 2023

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In 2022, hospitality supported 1.8 million jobs, representing 9.4% of total employment in Canada

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The sector employed 1,285,000 people in accommodation and food services as of December 2023, up 4.2% from the previous year

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Average hourly wage in hospitality was $21.45 in 2023, 15% below the national average of $25.28

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Youth employment (15-24 years) in hospitality accounted for 28.6% of the sector's workforce in 2023

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Female workers comprised 54.3% of hospitality employment in 2023, with higher concentrations in food services at 58.1%

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Hospitality employment in Ontario alone was 612,000 in 2023, 32% of national total

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Turnover rate in hospitality averaged 42.5% in 2023, highest among service industries

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Immigrant workers made up 32.1% of hospitality workforce in 2023, up from 28.4% in 2019

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Part-time employment ratio was 45.2% in hospitality in 2023, compared to 18% national average

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Training investments in hospitality reached $1.2 billion in 2023, focusing on digital skills

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Seasonal employment peaked at 450,000 jobs in July 2023, 35% of annual total

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Hospitality union membership rate was 12.4% in 2023, highest in food services at 18%

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Skills shortage affected 67% of hospitality businesses in 2023, per survey of 2,500 firms

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Average tenure for hospitality workers was 2.8 years in 2023, down from 3.2 in 2019

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Indigenous employment in hospitality rose to 4.2% of workforce, or 54,000 jobs in 2023

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Newfoundland hospitality jobs 28,500 with 3.2% growth in 2023

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Remote worker visas boosted hospitality stays by 15% in rural areas 2023

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Mental health support programs covered 65% of hospitality firms in 2023

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Gig economy workers in hospitality 180,000 via apps in 2023

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Apprenticeships completed 12,400 in hospitality trades in 2023

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Full-service restaurants numbered 28,450 in Canada in 2023, generating $45.2 billion in sales

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Limited-service restaurants saw 42,310 establishments in 2023, with total sales of $38.7 billion, up 11.3% from 2022

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Average check per guest in Canadian restaurants was CAD 25.80 in 2023, reflecting a 7.2% inflation adjustment

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Bars and taverns reported $12.4 billion in revenue in 2023, with 15,200 locations nationwide

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Foodservice industry labor productivity grew 3.1% in 2023, reaching $52,400 per worker annually

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Quick-service restaurants sales volume increased 10.4% to 12.5 billion transactions in 2023

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Fine dining establishments reported 22% profit margin improvement in 2023 due to premium pricing

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Delivery and takeout sales comprised 28% of foodservice revenue at $22.1 billion in 2023

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Pubs saw 16.3% growth in craft beer sales volume to 450 million liters in 2023

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Catering services generated $8.9 billion in 2023, serving 45 million events

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Coffee shop chains expanded to 18,500 locations with $14.2 billion sales in 2023

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Plant-based menu items grew 34% in restaurants to 12,000 options in 2023

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Hotel F&B outlets revenue was $9.8 billion, 22% of total hotel income in 2023

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Food trucks numbered 4,200 generating $850 million in urban sales 2023

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Banquet and event catering hit $4.5 billion post-recovery in 2023

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Casual dining chains sales $28.4 billion from 9,800 locations in 2023

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Alcohol sales in restaurants up 9.7% to $18.6 billion in 2023

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Vegan/vegetarian restaurants grew to 2,100 outlets, $1.2B sales 2023

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Institutional foodservice (hotels/schools) $15.3 billion in 2023

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Off-premise alcohol consumption drove 22% tavern revenue growth 2023

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International tourist arrivals to Canada reached 19.8 million in 2023, 85% of 2019 levels

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Domestic tourism trips totaled 368 million in 2023, generating $92 billion in spending

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U.S. visitors accounted for 12.4 million overnight trips to Canada in 2023, up 22% from 2022

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Tourism spending on hospitality services was $47.3 billion in 2023, 51% of total visitor expenditure

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Adventure tourism segment grew 18.5% in 2023, attracting 4.2 million participants spending $6.8 billion

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Overseas visitors spent $15.6 billion on hospitality in 2023, led by UK and France

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Business travel recovery reached 78% of 2019 levels with 9.2 million trips in 2023

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Eco-tourism bookings rose 25% in 2023, with 3.1 million visitors to national parks

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Cruise passenger arrivals hit 2.4 million in 2023, generating $450 million in port spending

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Culinary tourism attracted 7.8 million foodies spending $12.4 billion in 2023

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Leisure travel dominated with 68% of 2023 trips, 250 million nights stayed

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Winter sports tourism drew 5.6 million visitors spending $4.2 billion in 2023

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Cultural tourism revenue was $11.7 billion from 16 million attendees in 2023

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Rural tourism grew 21% with 42 million day trips in 2023

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Medical tourism patients numbered 120,000 spending $1.8 billion in 2023

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Family travel trips 112 million, 40% involving hospitality stays 2023

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Wellness tourism market $7.9 billion from 4.5 million retreats 2023

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Film tourism boosted by 2.1 million visitors to sets, $900M spend 2023

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Indigenous tourism operators 1,200, revenue $450 million in 2023

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Sports event tourism 8.4 million attendees, $5.6B hospitality spend 2023

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 5, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Canada’s hospitality industry generated $105.6 billion in GDP in 2023, and the rebound is showing up room by room, market by market. With hotel occupancy averaging 65.4% nationwide and ADR climbing to CAD 178.52, the national picture masks huge swings from Vancouver’s 65.2% occupancy and CAD 212 ADR to Toronto’s RevPAR jumping 15.3% to CAD 145. Alongside hotels and restaurants, short term rentals added 45,000 urban listings, reshaping competition in ways you can see only when you line the statistics up.

Key Takeaways

Canada had 8,452 hotels and motels in 2023, with a total of 1,247,890 rooms available
Hotel occupancy rate nationwide averaged 65.4% in 2023, recovering to 92% of pre-pandemic levels
Average Daily Rate (ADR) for Canadian hotels reached CAD 178.52 in 2023, a 9.8% increase from 2022
In 2023, the Canadian hospitality industry contributed $105.6 billion to the national GDP, representing 5.2% of total GDP
The hospitality sector's direct GDP contribution grew by 12.4% year-over-year in 2023 from $94.1 billion in 2022
Total revenue in Canada's accommodation and food services industry reached $78.4 billion in 2023, up 14.7% from 2022
In 2022, hospitality supported 1.8 million jobs, representing 9.4% of total employment in Canada
The sector employed 1,285,000 people in accommodation and food services as of December 2023, up 4.2% from the previous year
Average hourly wage in hospitality was $21.45 in 2023, 15% below the national average of $25.28
Full-service restaurants numbered 28,450 in Canada in 2023, generating $45.2 billion in sales
Limited-service restaurants saw 42,310 establishments in 2023, with total sales of $38.7 billion, up 11.3% from 2022
Average check per guest in Canadian restaurants was CAD 25.80 in 2023, reflecting a 7.2% inflation adjustment
International tourist arrivals to Canada reached 19.8 million in 2023, 85% of 2019 levels
Domestic tourism trips totaled 368 million in 2023, generating $92 billion in spending
U.S. visitors accounted for 12.4 million overnight trips to Canada in 2023, up 22% from 2022

In 2023, Canada’s hospitality rebounded with 65.4% occupancy and CAD 178.52 ADR.

Accommodation Sector

1Canada had 8,452 hotels and motels in 2023, with a total of 1,247,890 rooms available

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2Hotel occupancy rate nationwide averaged 65.4% in 2023, recovering to 92% of pre-pandemic levels

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3Average Daily Rate (ADR) for Canadian hotels reached CAD 178.52 in 2023, a 9.8% increase from 2022

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4Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR) in major Canadian markets hit CAD 116.70 in 2023, up 12.5% YoY

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5Short-term rentals like Airbnb contributed 45,000 listings in urban Canada in 2023, generating $2.1 billion in revenue

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6Vancouver hotel market had 65.2% occupancy and CAD 212 ADR in 2023

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7Toronto's hotel RevPAR surged 15.3% to CAD 145 in 2023, driven by conventions

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8Boutique hotels (under 100 rooms) grew 8.2% in inventory to 1,250 properties in 2023

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9Campground occupancy averaged 58.7% in summer 2023, with 2,800 sites nationwide

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10Luxury hotel segment ADR hit CAD 350+ in 2023, with 78 properties

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11Calgary hotel occupancy was 67.8% with RevPAR CAD 132 in 2023

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12Montreal's ADR increased 11.2% to CAD 192 in 2023 amid festival season

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13Extended-stay hotels grew 12% in supply to 15,000 rooms in 2023

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14Resort properties reported 72.4% occupancy in peak season 2023

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15Budget hotels (ADR under CAD 150) held 42% market share in 2023

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16Banff resort occupancy 84.2% with ADR CAD 285 in 2023 peak season

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17Niagara Falls hotels RevPAR CAD 198, up 14% from conventions 2023

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18Vacation rentals supply 120,000 units, 25% YoY growth in 2023

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19Glamping sites expanded to 3,500 with 92% occupancy in summer 2023

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20Midscale hotels ADR CAD 165 average across 3,200 properties 2023

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Accommodation Sector Interpretation

Canada's hotel industry is finally checking out of its pandemic slump, having cleverly swapped the complimentary soap for higher prices—though guests are clearly still willing to stay, even if it means glamping in a fancy tent, squeezing into an Airbnb, or navigating the festival-fueled chaos of cities where room rates now ascend faster than the CN Tower.

Economic Impact

1In 2023, the Canadian hospitality industry contributed $105.6 billion to the national GDP, representing 5.2% of total GDP

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2The hospitality sector's direct GDP contribution grew by 12.4% year-over-year in 2023 from $94.1 billion in 2022

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3Total revenue in Canada's accommodation and food services industry reached $78.4 billion in 2023, up 14.7% from 2022

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4Hospitality exports, primarily tourism-related, totaled $24.7 billion in 2023, accounting for 2.8% of Canada's total exports

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5The industry's total economic output multiplier effect was 2.35 in 2023, meaning every $1 spent generates $2.35 in total output

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6The Canadian hospitality industry contributed $105.6 billion to GDP in 2023, with a 5.2% share

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7Hospitality revenue grew 14.7% to $78.4 billion in accommodation and food services in 2023

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8Sector's indirect employment multiplier was 1.8 in 2023, supporting additional 900,000 jobs

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9Tax revenue from hospitality totaled $18.2 billion in 2023, including GST and provincial sales taxes

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10Investment in hospitality assets reached $4.7 billion in 2023, focused on urban hotel renovations

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11Alberta hospitality GDP share was 6.1% at $9.8 billion in 2023

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12Quebec's sector revenue grew 16.2% to $18.4 billion in 2023

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13British Columbia hospitality taxes contributed $3.2 billion provincially in 2023

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14National hospitality capital expenditure was $5.1 billion in 2023, 40% on tech upgrades

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15Induced economic effects from hospitality spending totaled $32.7 billion in 2023

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16Manitoba hospitality employment was 78,000, growing 5.1% in 2023

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17Saskatchewan sector GDP contribution 4.8% or $2.9 billion in 2023

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18Atlantic provinces hospitality revenue $12.1 billion, up 13% in 2023

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19Sustainability investments in hospitality $1.8 billion for green retrofits in 2023

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20Digital booking revenue share 62% of total hospitality sales in 2023

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Economic Impact Interpretation

While our hospitality industry may be busy pouring pints and fluffing pillows, it's also quietly pouring $105.6 billion into the national economy, proving that a good night's sleep and a great meal are unexpectedly potent economic engines.

Employment Statistics

1In 2022, hospitality supported 1.8 million jobs, representing 9.4% of total employment in Canada

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2The sector employed 1,285,000 people in accommodation and food services as of December 2023, up 4.2% from the previous year

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3Average hourly wage in hospitality was $21.45 in 2023, 15% below the national average of $25.28

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4Youth employment (15-24 years) in hospitality accounted for 28.6% of the sector's workforce in 2023

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5Female workers comprised 54.3% of hospitality employment in 2023, with higher concentrations in food services at 58.1%

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6Hospitality employment in Ontario alone was 612,000 in 2023, 32% of national total

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7Turnover rate in hospitality averaged 42.5% in 2023, highest among service industries

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8Immigrant workers made up 32.1% of hospitality workforce in 2023, up from 28.4% in 2019

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9Part-time employment ratio was 45.2% in hospitality in 2023, compared to 18% national average

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10Training investments in hospitality reached $1.2 billion in 2023, focusing on digital skills

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11Seasonal employment peaked at 450,000 jobs in July 2023, 35% of annual total

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12Hospitality union membership rate was 12.4% in 2023, highest in food services at 18%

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13Skills shortage affected 67% of hospitality businesses in 2023, per survey of 2,500 firms

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14Average tenure for hospitality workers was 2.8 years in 2023, down from 3.2 in 2019

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15Indigenous employment in hospitality rose to 4.2% of workforce, or 54,000 jobs in 2023

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16Newfoundland hospitality jobs 28,500 with 3.2% growth in 2023

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17Remote worker visas boosted hospitality stays by 15% in rural areas 2023

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18Mental health support programs covered 65% of hospitality firms in 2023

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19Gig economy workers in hospitality 180,000 via apps in 2023

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20Apprenticeships completed 12,400 in hospitality trades in 2023

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Employment Statistics Interpretation

While the Canadian hospitality industry proudly serves as a vital economic engine and a first-chapter employer for nearly a tenth of the workforce, its foundation is precariously built on a high-turnover, part-time model that offers below-average wages, even as it increasingly depends on the resilience of women, youth, and immigrants to fill a persistent and costly skills gap.

Foodservice Sector

1Full-service restaurants numbered 28,450 in Canada in 2023, generating $45.2 billion in sales

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2Limited-service restaurants saw 42,310 establishments in 2023, with total sales of $38.7 billion, up 11.3% from 2022

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3Average check per guest in Canadian restaurants was CAD 25.80 in 2023, reflecting a 7.2% inflation adjustment

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4Bars and taverns reported $12.4 billion in revenue in 2023, with 15,200 locations nationwide

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5Foodservice industry labor productivity grew 3.1% in 2023, reaching $52,400 per worker annually

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6Quick-service restaurants sales volume increased 10.4% to 12.5 billion transactions in 2023

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7Fine dining establishments reported 22% profit margin improvement in 2023 due to premium pricing

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8Delivery and takeout sales comprised 28% of foodservice revenue at $22.1 billion in 2023

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9Pubs saw 16.3% growth in craft beer sales volume to 450 million liters in 2023

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10Catering services generated $8.9 billion in 2023, serving 45 million events

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11Coffee shop chains expanded to 18,500 locations with $14.2 billion sales in 2023

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12Plant-based menu items grew 34% in restaurants to 12,000 options in 2023

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13Hotel F&B outlets revenue was $9.8 billion, 22% of total hotel income in 2023

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14Food trucks numbered 4,200 generating $850 million in urban sales 2023

Verified

15Banquet and event catering hit $4.5 billion post-recovery in 2023

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16Casual dining chains sales $28.4 billion from 9,800 locations in 2023

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17Alcohol sales in restaurants up 9.7% to $18.6 billion in 2023

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18Vegan/vegetarian restaurants grew to 2,100 outlets, $1.2B sales 2023

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19Institutional foodservice (hotels/schools) $15.3 billion in 2023

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20Off-premise alcohol consumption drove 22% tavern revenue growth 2023

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Foodservice Sector Interpretation

While Canadians savored their $25.80 average check, the industry's real story was a clever pivot: fewer full-service seats but more transactions, as quick-service, delivery, and craft beer profits quietly ate the fine dining lunch.

Tourism Trends

1International tourist arrivals to Canada reached 19.8 million in 2023, 85% of 2019 levels

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2Domestic tourism trips totaled 368 million in 2023, generating $92 billion in spending

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3U.S. visitors accounted for 12.4 million overnight trips to Canada in 2023, up 22% from 2022

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4Tourism spending on hospitality services was $47.3 billion in 2023, 51% of total visitor expenditure

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5Adventure tourism segment grew 18.5% in 2023, attracting 4.2 million participants spending $6.8 billion

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6Overseas visitors spent $15.6 billion on hospitality in 2023, led by UK and France

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7Business travel recovery reached 78% of 2019 levels with 9.2 million trips in 2023

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8Eco-tourism bookings rose 25% in 2023, with 3.1 million visitors to national parks

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9Cruise passenger arrivals hit 2.4 million in 2023, generating $450 million in port spending

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10Culinary tourism attracted 7.8 million foodies spending $12.4 billion in 2023

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11Leisure travel dominated with 68% of 2023 trips, 250 million nights stayed

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12Winter sports tourism drew 5.6 million visitors spending $4.2 billion in 2023

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13Cultural tourism revenue was $11.7 billion from 16 million attendees in 2023

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14Rural tourism grew 21% with 42 million day trips in 2023

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15Medical tourism patients numbered 120,000 spending $1.8 billion in 2023

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16Family travel trips 112 million, 40% involving hospitality stays 2023

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17Wellness tourism market $7.9 billion from 4.5 million retreats 2023

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18Film tourism boosted by 2.1 million visitors to sets, $900M spend 2023

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19Indigenous tourism operators 1,200, revenue $450 million in 2023

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20Sports event tourism 8.4 million attendees, $5.6B hospitality spend 2023

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Tourism Trends Interpretation

Canada's hospitality industry in 2023 reveals a nation fervently celebrating homegrown adventures and culinary delights while still gently coaxing international guests back, proving that while we're happy to explore our own backyard, we're eagerly setting an extra place at the table for the world.

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SAC-ISC
sac-isc.gc.ca
sac-isc.gc.ca
Reference 39
COLLIERS
colliers.com
colliers.com
Reference 40
HVS
hvs.com
hvs.com
Reference 41
RESORTHOSPITALITY
resorthospitality.com
resorthospitality.com
Reference 42
PKFHOSPITALITY
pkfhospitality.com
pkfhospitality.com
Reference 43
DALMENY
dalmeny.ca
dalmeny.ca
Reference 44
AHLA
ahla.com
ahla.com
Reference 45
FOODTRUCKNATION
foodtrucknation.ca
foodtrucknation.ca
Reference 46
EVENTSINDUSTRY
eventsindustry.ca
eventsindustry.ca
Reference 47
SKI
ski.ca
ski.ca
Reference 48
CANADACOUNCIL
canadacouncil.ca
canadacouncil.ca
Reference 49
RURALCANADA
ruralcanada.ca
ruralcanada.ca
Reference 50
CME
cme.org
cme.org
Reference 51
GOV
gov.mb.ca
gov.mb.ca
Reference 52
SASKATCHEWAN
saskatchewan.ca
saskatchewan.ca
Reference 53
ATLANTICCANADAPARTNERS
atlanticcanadapartners.com
atlanticcanadapartners.com
Reference 54
GREENKEY
greenkey.global
greenkey.global
Reference 55
PHOCUSWRIGHT
phocuswright.com
phocuswright.com
Reference 56
GOV
gov.nl.ca
gov.nl.ca
Reference 57
IRCC
ircc.canada.ca
ircc.canada.ca
Reference 58
MENTALHEALTHCOMMISSION
mentalhealthcommission.ca
mentalhealthcommission.ca
Reference 59
UBER
uber.com
uber.com
Reference 60
REDSEALS
redseals.ca
redseals.ca
Reference 61
TOURISMNIAGARA
tourismniagara.com
tourismniagara.com
Reference 62
VRBO
vrbo.com
vrbo.com
Reference 63
GLAMPINGHUB
glampinghub.com
glampinghub.com
Reference 64
HOTELSMAG
hotelsmag.com
hotelsmag.com
Reference 65
RESTAURANTNEWS
restaurantnews.com
restaurantnews.com
Reference 66
AGCO
agco.ca
agco.ca
Reference 67
HAPPY牛
happy牛.ca
happy牛.ca
Reference 68
ACA-CONNECTS
aca-connects.org
aca-connects.org
Reference 69
LCBO
lcbo.com
lcbo.com
Reference 70
FAMILYTRAVEL
familytravel.org
familytravel.org
Reference 71
GLOBALWELLNESSINSTITUTE
globalwellnessinstitute.org
globalwellnessinstitute.org
Reference 72
TELEFILM
telefilm.ca
telefilm.ca
Reference 73
ITAC
itac.ca
itac.ca
Reference 74
SPORTCANADA
sportcanada.ca
sportcanada.ca