Chinese tourists are about to become the second largest source of foreign visitors to Canada , overtaking the UK , as their spending in the country rises sharply , due to a growing middle class . A report out today reveals that Chinese tourists increased their credit card spending by 30.2 % in 3Q2015 in Canada , compared to a year earlier . A new direct flight from Beijing to Montreal “is opening up a whole new part of the Canadian market,” he said. Quicker visa processing and more direct access are also some of the factors for the increased numbers . The report also reveals that a majority of Chinese tourists spending was in shops , whilst most of the US tourist spending was in restaurants .
Chinese tourists are about to become the second largest source of foreign visitors to Canada , overtaking the UK , as their spending in the country rises sharply , due to a growing middle class . A report out today reveals that Chinese tourists increased their credit card spending by 30.2 % in 3Q2015 in Canada , compared to a year earlier . Quicker visa processing and more direct access are also some of the factors for the increased numbers . The report also reveals that a majority of Chinese tourists spending was in shops , whilst most of the US tourist spending was in restaurants .