Highest Revenue and Profit Margin on Record

Latest Statistics Canada data highlighting our industry's remarkable recovery and transformation. With revenues reaching $2.791 billion and an unprecedented profit margin of 14.8% in 2023, our sector has not only rebounded but achieved its strongest performance since reporting began in 2012. This success reflects our industry's resilience and ability to adapt to changing market conditions.

The data reveals fascinating shifts in our industry's operational landscape. We're seeing a significant evolution in consumer behavior, with e-commerce now representing 32.3% of sales – the highest level since tracking began in 2016. The increase in individual leisure travel bookings, now at 63.8% of total sales (up from 58.5% in 2019), coupled with optimized operational costs through reduced lease expenses and strategic subcontracting, demonstrates our industry's successful adaptation to post-pandemic travel patterns. Notably, service fees have returned to 4.9% of revenue in 2023, down from their peak of 9.4% in 2022. Our industry's ability to achieve record profitability while navigating these structural changes positions us well for continued success in the years ahead.

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