EXPERIENCE TORONTO EVENTS BRING 58 MEETING PLANNERS TO TORONTO VIRTUALLY

Helping ensure a foundation of future business for the destination, Destination Toronto hosted 58 meeting planners from Canada and the U.S. for a series of virtual Experience Toronto events this week.

These top client prospects met directly with Destination Toronto’s sales team and experienced a virtual tour through Toronto, highlighting neighbourhoods, venues and the tastes of the city to build awareness and excitement about meeting in our destination. 

REGISTER TODAY FOR DESTINATION TORONTO ANNUAL MEETING

JUNE 3, 2021, 2:00 P.M.

Destination Toronto will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. The event will be broadcast live from new StudioEX at Exhibition Place, and is open to everyone to join virtually. Registration is now open. 

JOIN MINISTER MACLEOD FOR #LOCAL4LUNCH ON MONDAY

Join Minister Lisa MacLeod for a live webinar on Monday, along with Dr. David Williams and Darrell Bricker to discuss the current impacts of the pandemic on our sectors including new consumer insights research.

 It’s a perfect opportunity to celebrate local tastes by ordering lunch from a local restaurant (find hundreds of them at ToGoToronto.com) and join the Minister and industry colleagues. Registration is required to participate.

May 20 – ASIAN GOLD RIBBON DAY

May is Asian Heritage Month. The 2021 theme "Recognition, Resilience, and Resolve", honours the contributions and diverse stories which are rooted in resilience and perseverance. It is also a call to action for Canadians to come together to combat all forms of anti-Asian racism and discrimination.  

The Asian Gold Ribbon campaign is galvanizing individuals, organizations, and communities to demonstrate solidarity against anti-Asian racism and to recognize its psychological impact. May 20th, designated as Asian Gold Ribbon Day, is a time when people from all walks of life will adorn a gold ribbon to show visible solidarity against anti-Asian racism. Find out more about supporting this campaign. 

TORONTO IN THE NEWS

The Ultimate Toronto Weekend Guide | Marriott Bonvoy Traveler: Toronto is a treasure-trove of vibrant neighborhoods, foodie adventures, cultural discoveries and green spaces just waiting to be explored.

 The Ultimate 3 Days in Toronto Itinerary - For First-time Visitors: Here are the best things to do on a 3 days in Toronto itinerary. It's packed with insider travel tips on attractions, sights and restaurants.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Canadian Stage to share outdoor amphitheatre with local arts group. In addition to Canadian Stage productions, Dream in High Park 2021 will feature a line-up of community partners from across Toronto. Programming partners include The Musical Stage Company, Native Earth Performing Arts, Dance Immersion, Lula Lounge, Small World Music, Made in Exile Theatre, High Park Nature Centre, Theatre Direct, Toronto Outdoor Picture Show, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir, Tapestry Opera, Roseneath Theatre, Storytelling Toronto, RAW Raging Asian Womxn Taiko Drummers, dance: made in canada/fait au canada, and more.

Jane's Walk goes virtual this weekend. Jane’s Walks have helped bring Toronto neighbourhoods to life and this year a special all-virtual edition is set for this weekend. Discover neighbourhoods throughout the city through virtual tours, panel talks and film screenings.

Images Festival goes virtual at the end of May. The 2021 Images Festival will be presented entirely free of charge and open to audiences across the globe. 

The Bentway is moving beyond the Gardiner. With an exciting new expansion site at Canoe Landing Campus, right on Fort York Blvd “The Bentway Studio” will grow into a vibrant neighbourhood hub and active programming venue located steps from the Expressway in the heart of CityPlace. Through the Community Incubation Program, The Bentway is now accepting proposals for partner projects that serve the local community.

Canada developing a standardized vaccine certification. Minister Joly announced Tuesday that Canada is working with international partners to develop a standardized vaccine certification for travel and will position itself as a safe destination once the country has reached COVID-19 herd immunity.