International travel activity rises in Canada and Spain

Canada recorded 5.3 million international arrivals via air and road in September 2026, representing a 9.5% increase compared to September 2025. This figure includes returning Canadian residents and visitors from the United States and other nations. Canadian residents made 2.9 million round trips, with 1.9 million of those originating from the United States.

In Spain, international tourism reached a historic high in 2025 with 96.8 million visitors, a 3.2% increase from the previous year. Data from Aena shows that between January and August 2026, the Spanish airport network handled over 225 million passengers, a 4.1% increase year-over-year. Major hubs such as Madrid Barajas and Barcelona El Prat continue to manage high passenger volumes, prompting Aena to prepare infrastructure expansions to meet projected demand.