From Terminal 2, Destination Toronto's bi-weekly community newsletter
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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS & UPDATES FOR JUNE 10, 2022
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MISSED THE AGM? WATCH IT HERE
Yesterday, Destination Toronto hosted its 97th Annual General Meeting at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, also broadcast live.
John Tory, Mayor of Toronto, Board Director Chair Andy Loges, and Scott Beck, President & CEO all spoke of the resilience of the tourism industry and indicators that the industry is on the path to recovery.
Scott Beck also hosted a panel discussion on the 2021 Annual Report and the strategies that were utilized to stimulate near-term recovery and long-term growth with leadership panelists Andrew Weir, Executive Vice President, Destination Development, Tara Gordon, Senior Vice President, Global Sales & Services, Rocco Fazzolari, Vice President, Finance & Administration, and Paula Port, Acting Vice President, Global Marketing.
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INSIGHTS INTO TOURISM RECOVERY IN CITIES OUTSIDE OF TORONTO
Tourism is rebounding strongly in cities across Canada. However most tourism officials say they’re not quite back to pre-pandemic levels, and that labour shortages could limit their ability to recover as quickly as they’d like.
We invited guest contributor, Jim Byers, journalist and travel expert, to provide insights and perspective on how cities outside of Toronto are faring as the Visitor Economy begins to rebound.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM RENDEZ-VOUS CANADA
Rendez-vous Canada (RVC) returned to Toronto this past May, bringing international travel buyers to the city for appointments with destinations, tourism operators and travel trade media.
Hosted in partnership by Destination Canada and the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, RVC facilitated more than 48,000 timed appointments, enabling Canadian tourism representatives to educate and update buyers about experiences, products and services to incorporate into new and existing travel programs and packaged tours.
Terminal editor Kathy Motton spoke with Roseanne Longo, Vice President, Global Travel Trade at Destination Toronto, about the key takeaways and learnings from RVC, which marked the return of international meetings and the beginning of recovery for the travel industry.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT, NEVER HAVE I EVER IS BACK!
In case you missed it, Never Have I Ever is back this summer with a fresh approach, encouraging audiences to share their Never Have I Ever confessions, providing opportunities for unique user generated content and amplification.
The tourism community is invited to engage with the campaign and its audience by using Never Have I Ever as a blank canvas and creating content that will inspire consumers to visit your business and share their experiences with their followers.
To learn more, read our latest Terminal article where Destination Toronto’s Acting Director of Global Marketing, Jeremy Maunder, shares his Never Have I Ever confessions along with details on how you can engage with the campaign using the Never Have I Ever Toolkit and Playbook.
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TAPA COVID-19 IMPACT SURVEY #5 RESULTS INFOGRAPHIC
On Wednesday, June 8, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) released the results of COVID-19 Impact Survey #5. The numbers tell the story of TAPA members overcoming unimaginable setbacks created by the pandemic and moving towards more flexible working environments.
The results infographic depicts data collected from March 2022 - May 2022. Of 112 TAPA member companies, 63% responded. The information released is presented in aggregate.
Thank you to those organizations who were able to participate and to all TAPA members for your ongoing support of our advocacy efforts
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EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR ONTARIO TOURISM SUMMIT 2022
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario is inviting the tourism community to join them for the Ontario Tourism Summit 2022 either virtually or in person at Deerhurst Resort in Muskoka. This year’s summit theme is LOCALIZATION, INNOVATION and CONFIDENCE.
Speakers include: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Canadian Researcher from Dalhousie University, Grant MacDonald, President & CEO, Sports Tourism Canada, and Jon Bromstein, Head of Industry of Google.
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MEETINGS IN THE CITY
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CANADIAN AND U.S. GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCE REMOVAL OF KEY REMAINING TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRAVEL
Today the Canadian federal Government announced that, effective this weekend, mandatory random testing at Canada’s airports for arriving passengers would be suspended through the end of June. After that, beginning in July, random testing will return but will be conducted off-airport through take-home test kits. This is a very important step in removing a key barrier to travel and a major cause of recent delays and lines at Canada’s major airports, including Toronto Pearson.
In addition, the U.S. federal Government announced today that the U.S. will no longer require proof of negative test to enter the country by air, also effective this weekend. While Canada dropped this requirement several weeks ago, the requirement remained in place to enter the U.S.. This announcement also removes an important hurdle and will help support the rebound of travel from our vital U.S. markets.
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CITY OF TORONTO MARKS NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES MONTH WITH INDIGENOUS ARTS FESTIVAL
John Tory proclaimed June as National Indigenous Peoples Month and announced programming for the Indigenous Arts Festival and other City of Toronto events for National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21). The proclamation is available to be read in full on the City’s Proclamation 2022 webpage.
The Indigenous Arts Festival is presented by the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Na-Me-Res, Dashmaawaan Bemaadzinjin (They Feed the People) and the City.
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Where to Eat at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) - Eater article on Where to find cheeseburger spring rolls, masala rose pasta, and luxe poutine before (or after) you fly at Pearson.
Toronto Tourism Picks Up Steam As Travel Recovery Continues - Jim Byers interviews Andrew Weir, Executive Vice President Destination Development for Destination Toronto.
Toronto ready to welcome summer travelers from U.S. - Fox Rochester highlights Toronto as one of the most popular destinations in Canada, especially for those in Western New York.
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22 Toronto restaurants among Canada’s 100 Best in 2022 - Toronto has done it once again! The annual Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list for 2022 is out and a whopping 22 eateries made the rankings.
Here’s what a $1.25-billion urban regeneration project looks like - Since 2019, Toronto-based artists Vid Ingelevics and Ryan Walker have been documenting Waterfront Toronto’s Flood Protection Project, a massive transformation happening in the Port Lands.
W Toronto to officially open in July 2022 - Located at 90 Bloor Street East in the ultra-chic Yorkville neighbourhood, the 11-storey, 254-room property was designed to reflect Toronto’s “brutalist’ architecture, graffiti art, grid-like sprawl, green spaces, and theatre and music culture,” says W Hotels.
'I am land that speaks' ArtworxTO exhibition opens June 14 - A new exhibition that brings attention to stories that come directly from the land opens at ArtworxTO's South Hub at Union Station on June 14.
David Mirvish Announces The 2022/23 Mirvish Theatre Season - The 2022/23 Mirvish Theatre Season features 14 shows – 6 Main Season shows; 3 Off-Mirvish Season shows, and 5 Bonus shows.
North By Northeast Music Festival Announces Initial Lineup of Performers June 14-19, 2022 - North by Northeast Music Festival (NXNE) has announced its initial list of Showcasing Artists invited to perform at this year’s music festival June 14th – 19th in Toronto.
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