{"id":204326,"date":"2025-12-24T06:15:19","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T11:15:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelpress.com\/?p=204326"},"modified":"2025-12-24T08:27:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T13:27:14","slug":"los-cabos-sees-canadian-demand-reach-record-levels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelpress.com\/los-cabos-sees-canadian-demand-reach-record-levels\/","title":{"rendered":"Los Cabos sees Canadian demand reach record levels"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Canada has emerged as one of the strongest-performing international growth markets for\u00a0Los Cabos. Canadian visitation is projected to reach approximately 240,000 arrivals in 2025, representing a 20% year-over-year increase and marking the destination\u2019s strongest performance from Canada to date.<\/p>\n

That growth reflects sustained demand across the country, with Western Canada continuing to provide a strong foundation while Ontario\u00a0and Qu\u00e9bec\u00a0 play an increasingly important role in driving incremental growth.<\/p>\n

Rodrigo Esponda, Managing Director of the Los Cabos Tourism Board, observed: \u201cWe\u2019ve had strong, year-round air access from Western Canada for years, and that market continues to perform extremely well. What we\u2019re seeing now is acceleration from the East. Direct flights from Toronto have delivered the biggest gains. Now, airlift from Montreal represents a growth opportunity as access continues to expand.\u201d<\/p>\n

That shift is evident in the numbers, with Toronto-origin travel to Los Cabos up nearly 37% year over year, making it the fastest-growing Canadian gateway. Quebec is gaining momentum as expanded Montreal air service builds awareness and demand, while Canada overall continues to rank as one of the destination\u2019s fastest-growing international source markets.<\/p>\n

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And in January, Los Cabos will be served by approximately 43 non-stop flights per week from Canada, marking peak winter airlift.<\/p>\n

Non-stop service will operate from eight Canadian cities \u2014 Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Edmonton, Kelowna, Victoria and Winnipeg \u2013 providing strong nationwide connectivity during the busiest travel months.<\/p>\n

Esponda pointed out that: \u201cCanadians don\u2019t want to connect through the U.S. The demand is already there, and we see it in the indirect travel numbers, Give them a direct flight, and they choose Los Cabos.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Canadian market is not only expanding, it\u2019s also high value. According to data from the Los Cabos Tourism Board, Canadian travellers stay an average of 10 nights in Los Cabos. This is nearly double the 5.7-night average recorded by U.S. visitors, translating into significantly higher in-destination spending.<\/p>\n

Experiences Beyond the Resort<\/p>\n

Said Esponda: \u201cWhat we\u2019re building in Los Cabos goes beyond hotels. We\u2019re creating a destination where travellers can move easily between nature, culture, dining and community, and that\u2019s what today\u2019s high-value traveller is responding to.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now open at Cabo del Sol, along the Tourist Corridor,\u00a0\u00c1nima Village\u00a0marks the first phase of a US$130 million mixed-use retail development designed to expand how visitors experience Los Cabos beyond the resort. Conceived as an open-air village rather than a traditional shopping centre, the project brings together luxury retail, dining, contemporary art and public gathering space within a walkable, landscaped environment.<\/p>\n

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Developed over three years, the project is launching in phases. The first phase opened early\u00a0December, with a selection of global retail brands including All Saints, Birkenstock, Coach, Farm Rio, Golden Goose, Hugo Boss, Lululemon, Nike, Sephora, and Sunglass Hut. Additional retail, dining, and cultural components will continue to debut as the project rolls out.<\/p>\n

Alongside continued infrastructure investment, Los Cabos is reinforcing its long-standing commitment to sustainability and place-based tourism. The destination recently became only the second city in Mexico to receive international Bird City certification, recognizing its efforts in habitat protection, environmental education and community-led conservation. The region is home to more than 340 species of birds.<\/p>\n

Said Esponda: \u201cLos Cabos is different. It\u2019s not just the beach. It\u2019s mountains, desert, and history. It\u2019s a landscape that feels dramatic and real. At the same time, we\u2019re committed to protecting our natural and cultural wealth, ensuring that tourism benefits local communities while preserving the environment for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

Los Cabos experienced record growth from Canada in 2025, with visitation up substantially year\u2011over\u2011year solidifying the country as a key source market. With expanded airlift and ongoing investment in premium and sustainable experiences, the destination is well\u2011positioned for continued momentum into the new year.<\/p>\n

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