According to October foreign tourist statistics recently released by Destination Canada, the number of international visitors to Canada reached 1,552,706, a 5% year-on-year increase. Among them, the number of Chinese tourists visiting Canada saw a double-digit growth rate again, reaching 12%.
Specific data shows that the number of Chinese tourists visiting Canada in October reached 52,849, a 12% year-on-year increase. In the first ten months of this year, a total of 610,027 Chinese tourists visited Canada, almost catching up to the total of 610,243 for the entire previous year (see chart below). It is almost certain that the number of Chinese tourists visiting Canada this year will hit a new record high.
Towering mountains, majestic plateaus, fertile valleys, numerous lakes, and crisscrossing rivers, along with scattered islands, constitute Canada's magical, unique, and charming natural scenery.
As the second-largest country in the world, Canada's famous attractions are too numerous to count: Ottawa, the city of tulips; Toronto, the largest city; Montreal, the city of romance; Vancouver, with its pleasant climate; the ancient and elegant Quebec City; as well as the world wonder of Niagara Falls, the majestic Rocky Mountains, lush forests, the vast Great Lakes, the sprawling prairies, and the fiery red maple leaves—all show us the diversity and grandeur of Canada. It is precisely these famous attractions that attract a large number of Chinese tourists every year.
In recent years, relations between China and Canada have become increasingly close. Canada's Minister of Tourism, Bardish Chagger, stated that 2018 is the "China-Canada Year of Tourism," and Canada will make preparations in terms of visas, flights, and transportation arrangements to welcome a large influx of Chinese tourists. She expects the number of Chinese tourists visiting Canada in 2018 to reach a historic record.
In fact, Canada has recently launched a series of new measures to welcome the "China-Canada Year of Tourism":
1. As the number of Chinese tourists and international students continues to increase, they are gradually becoming an important part of Canada's consumer base. To facilitate their spending in Canada, the number of local stores accepting UnionPay card payments is constantly increasing;
2. To facilitate travel for large numbers of Chinese tourists, Canada has added 7 new visa application centers in China, which have officially opened for business;
3. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has taken the lead in launching a new visa policy in China, where visa applicants over the age of 60 can receive priority processing for Canadian visas. Furthermore, those who have held a Canadian or U.S. visa in the past 10 years can also use this channel to obtain a Canadian tourist visa with priority;
4. Allowing Chinese applicants to use UnionPay to pay for visa application fees, and planning to link the visa application website with Alibaba's website, complete with instructions in Mandarin.
Numerous favorable policies are enough to show that Canada, as a popular tourist destination, is opening its arms to welcome the arrival of Chinese people. What are you waiting for?
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