Canadian online retailer redtag.ca says vacation package sales are almost back up to 100% compared to 2019, while cruises have seen an increase of 300%.
"The pent-up demand for travel continues with Canadians booking up to 6-months in advance to secure their preferred air, accommodations, and itineraries," the TravelBrands company says.
"Additionally, consumers are motivated to book now to avoid paying more later as pricing potentially increases and are more willing to invest in more luxurious experiences for their return to travel."
In terms of what types of travel Canadians are most interested in, RedTag says it is seeing a spike in group vacations and multi-generational family trips to popular Caribbean destinations.
Mexico continues to be the number one selling destination for Canadians, with Cuba, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Las Vegas closely trailing behind.
During the month of July, RedTag.ca ran a 'Christmas In July Sale,' which showed Cancun as the top booking destination overall, followed by Punta Cana.
The company is currently offering a summer promotion on group travel where travellers can pay for their group vacation with a monthly payment plan at 0% interest and be entered for a chance to win up to $25,000 in cash back for their trip. The offer runs until August 31.
With the high season for Canadian travel just around the corner, RedTag.ca says it is working on new partnerships with other trending destinations including Jamaica, Barbados, Orlando, and Texas to bring travellers the best selection for their fall and winter getaways.
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