Despite the country’s uneven economic performance and a fluctuating Canadian dollar, the Canadian travel market has remained strong over the past several years and is projected to grow 6% in 2017. The growth reflects travel’s importance among Canadians and the country’s appeal as a destination. This report presents findings on the Canadian leisure travel market, including sizing and projections from 2015-2021, analysis of key segments, distribution dynamics, major players and more. Drawing on a survey of Canadian leisure travelers, it also features a range of metrics and trends on consumer travel, including trip frequency and length, destination selection, booking methods and more.Analysts: Cathy Walsh, Alice Jong, Bing Liu, Lorraine SileoTopics: Market Overview & Sizing, Consumer TrendsSegments: Air, Car Rental & Ground Transportation, Hotels & Lodging, Online Travel Agencies, Rail, Tours & PackagesRegion: U.S. & CanadaResearch Type: Report
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In 2013, after much discussion and diplomatic efforts to avoid alienating any constituency, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) petitioned the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to approve the implementation of IATA Resolution 787 (Enhanced Airline Distribution). This article will revisit the complexity of air shopping, discuss the challenges of implementing a global technology standard and look at the current progress of NDC pioneers.Analyst: Bob OffuttTopic: Technology InnovationSegment: AirResearch Type: Report