Canada is the highest-ranked country in the Americas region, ranked fifth out of the 133 countries surveyed. It has jumped four places this year beating the United States for the top regional spot.
Canada's natural resources, 9 world Heritage natural sites make it a tourist's delight. Many international fairs and exhibitions are held in the country. Canada's air transport infrastructure is ranked 1st out of all countries.
It also ranks high in tourism and ICT infrastructure and facilitating a good online travel and tourism environment.
Canada's policy environment is very conducive to the development of the tourism sector.
International tourist arrivals (thousands), 2007 -- 17,931
International tourism receipts (US$ millions), 2007 -- 15,486
Image: Tourists use a pedalo in Rodney Bay. | Photograph: Simon Baker/Reuters
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