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CTV News
6 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Despite trade war and tariffs, Montreal tourism numbers stable
Montreal continues to draw visitors to the city despite less than certain economic times, tariff/trade wars and some less than ideal weather. Tourism Montreal said in its mid-season report that numbers are stable in the city from 2024, despite a slight drop from American and European travellers. Tourism Montreal president and CEO Yves Lalumière said that the seven per cent drop was a touch lower than the five per cent the organization expected, but that spending was higher than in 2024. 'It's important for us to capture that spending,' he said. 'Despite the fact that there's minus seven per cent number of passengers from the US, mostly on the land portion, not on the aerial portion, on the aircraft portion, the spending is still above what it was last year, so the fact that their dollar was strengthened, it strengthened in the spring, gave us a boost in terms of the spending.' Major events such as Osheaga, the F1 Canadian Grand Prix, Montréal International Jazz Festival and other events continue to be a major draw for tourists. Osheaga nearly sold out as trade tensions linger The biggest bands are in town this weekend for The Osheaga Music & Arts Festival, but some are wondering if the trade war with the U.S. is impacting the event. Tourism Montreal says that 60 per cent of the crowd at Osheaga was out of province, and that it was one of its biggest in 18 years. The Jazz Fest, meanwhile, set a new attendance record with over 700,000 festivalgoers. The surging Canadian travel market, particularly the Atlantic provinces (+15 per cent), also helped. 'Anytime we are marketing outside Quebec, we always use the playground aspect of it,' said Lalumière. 'So the number of festivals, the culture, the gastronomy, with Michelin now being part of our DNA. When we compare ourselves to many of the cities in North America, we've got a lot more to do here.' Lalumière said marketing for winter will follow a similar pattern in highlighting the volume of things to do in the city. Tourism Montreal also reported that the city's hotel inventory grew by just under five per cent with a 73 per cent occupancy rate, and demand for Airbnb accommodations grew by 7.5 per cent in June and 12.4 per cent in July. The upcoming Lasso country music festival, Grand Prix Cycliste du Montreal (Sept. 14) and Montreal Marathon (Sept. 21) are among the events that the tourism industry expects to draw more visitors. 'So still a lot to do, and that's why we say that summer continues until the end of October, which are two strong months for us, for European travellers and U.S. travellers as well,' said Lalumière.
Time Out
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Official Montreal travel guide highlights Time Out Market Montréal
It's official: Time Out Market Montréal is being spotlighted in Tourisme Montréal's 2025-2026 tourist guide and map. Visitors from all over the world (and locals!) can pick up Montreal's official tourism guide and map at various locations across the city all summer. From some of Montreal's best neighbourhoods and hotels, to where to find some of the best chefs and restaurants in the city under one roof (see pages 107, 118 and the map's back cover for more information about Time Out Market Montréal), grab your copy and discover the spirit of the city—where the seasons, festivals, food, and energy come together to create unforgettable moments. Whether you're after the perfect glass of wine, a killer cocktail menu inspired by Montreal's favourite boroughs, or simply 40,000 square feet of air-conditioned space to escape the city's extreme heat, Time Out Market Montréal has something for everyone. Expect free activities for the whole family (arcades, anyone?), local DJs after dark, a kick-ass cooking school and seven bars—including two dedicated to wine, cocktails, beer, sodas, mocktails, and even ice cream. But don't just take our word for it. Looking for Tourism Montreal's official guide to living like a local, filled with cool businesses, landmarks and attractions? Where can I get Tourism Montreal's official tourist guide and map? In addition to finding them in various locations across the city including airports, hotels and tourist bueaus, you can also click here to download the 2025-2026 official city guide and tourist map.
