Tourism at a glance
$8.4B
66,000+
10.9M
$2.8B
VISITOR INSIGHTS
A thriving visitor economy
2022
2023
2024
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Year-to-date visitors
Jan - Jun 2024
Year-to-date growth
June 2024
Overnight visitors
2023
Year-over-year growth
2022 - 2023
Perceptions from our community
In November 2023, Destination Vancouver invited Vancouver residents to share their views on the economic, social, cultural, and environmental impact of the city’s tourism industry. The survey results and key findings are presented in this report.
Hotel Supply & Demand
Visitor demand outstrips hotel supply
As year-over-year visitor growth continues, hotel shortage becomes a major challenge. If the available hotel rooms in Metro Vancouver remain unchanged, an increasing number of visitors will be unable to find hotel accommodation—especially in the higher demand summer months.
Monthly hotel room supply & demand (2020 to 2050)
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Hotel Supply & Demand
Economic Analysis of Hotel Supply & Projected Demand
Hotel Supply & Demand
Hotel/Motel Rooms Available in Metro Vancouver