CALGARY, Alberta, May 14, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Travelzoo (Nasdaq:TZOO), a global Internet media company, revealed that nine out of ten (90%)* Canadians are planning on travelling this summer. This is according to the company's latest survey of its 600,000 Canadian subscribers. Of those planning a domestic vacation this summer, the survey also revealed that nearly six in ten (59%) are planning to take a metropolitan city vacation. The most popular cities travellers are planning to visit this summer, in order of popularity, were Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa and Calgary.
"With Victoria Day approaching, the summer vacation season is heating up and Canadians are now in the process of making travel plans," said Mandy Gresh, country manager Canada at Travelzoo. "Many travellers are planning to take multiple trips this summer and city getaways are becoming more popular. We're seeing some great deals from many tourism organizations and city hotels looking to entice travellers."
Cosmopolitan cities aren't the only places that will see a surge in tourism this summer as more than half of travellers (55%) are thinking about planning on sticking their toes in the sand and taking a beach vacation this summer, while one-fifth of Canadians (22%) anticipate one of their vacations to be kicking it into high gear with an adventure vacation. For the gastronomically curious, two in ten travellers (19%) may aim to satisfy their taste buds with a culinary trip, while fifteen percent will do as the locals do with an immersion trip.
The survey also revealed that almost half of travellers are planning to travel outside of Canada this summer and that six in ten travellers (63%) do not believe the Canadian exchange rate will affect their choice of international destinations.
Whether travellers are looking to explore new terrain, catch up on a little R & R or treat themselves to some great local delicacies, there will be a little something for everyone. For those planning to travel within Canada this summer, the top 10 destinations in order of popularity are:
* Niagara
* Ontario Cottage Country
* Toronto
* Atlantic Canada
* Vancouver
* Montreal
* Ottawa
* Calgary
* Edmonton
* Victoria
The survey data was released today at Online Revealed Canada, an industry conference taking place this week in Calgary.
* Travelzoo Subscriber Survey, May 2008
About Travelzoo
Travelzoo is a global Internet media company. Travelzoo's media properties, which reach more than 12 million travel enthusiasts in the U.S., Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan and the U.K., include the Travelzoo(r) Web site (www.travelzoo.com), the Top 20(r) list, the Newsflash(tm) e-mail alert service, the Travelzoo Network(tm) and SuperSearch(tm), a travel search engine. Travelzoo publishes offers from more than 900 advertisers. Travelzoo's deal experts review offers to find the best travel deals and confirm their true value. Travelzoo's global headquarters are in New York City.
The Travelzoo logo is available at http://www.primenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=4094
About Travelzoo Canada
Travelzoo has operated in Canada since April 2006. Travelzoo's Canadian publications, which reach more than 600,000 Canadian subscribers, include the Travelzoo Web site (www.travelzoo.ca), the Top 20(tm) list and the Newsflash(tm) e-mail alert service. Travelzoo Canada is headquartered in Toronto.
Certain statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions, markets in which we participate and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts. When used in this press release, the words "expect", "predict", "project", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "intend", "plan", "seek" and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including changes in our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions and other factors discussed in our filings with the SEC. We cannot guarantee any future levels of activity, performance or achievements. Travelzoo undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release. Travelzoo and Top 20 are registered trademarks of Travelzoo. All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.