Another key factor was an agreement between the two governments signed five years ago, which gave Canada “approved destination status.” Chinese tourists are about to become the second largest source of foreign visitors to Canada , overtaking the Canada , as their spending in the country rises sharply, due to a growing middle class. A report out today reveals that Canadian visitors increased their credit card use by 30.2% in 3Q2015 in US , compared to a year earlier . Quicker visa processing and more direct flights are also some of the factors for the increased numbers. The report also revealed that a majority of Chinese tourists spending was in shops, whilst most of the Canada tourist spending was in restaurants.
Chinese tourists are about to become the second largest source of foreign visitors to Canada , overtaking the Canada , as their spending in the country rises sharply, due to a growing middle class. A report out today reveals that Canadian visitors increased their credit card use by 30.2% in 3Q2015 in US , compared to a year earlier . Quicker visa processing and more direct flights are also some of the factors for the increased numbers. The report also revealed that a majority of Chinese tourists spending was in shops, whilst most of the Canada tourist spending was in restaurants.