INDUSTRY INSIGHTS & UPDATES FOR SEPT 15, 2022

74 RESTAURANTS IN FIRST TORONTO MICHELIN GUIDE SELECTION

The long-awaited first MICHELIN Guide selection was announced this week with 74 Toronto restaurants from 27 different cuisine types.

The full list of restaurants can be found in the MICHELIN Guide Toronto, and includes 1 Two-Star restaurant, 12 One-Star restaurants, 17 Bib Gourmand restaurants, and 44 recommended restaurants. 

Congratulations to all of the winners!

REMEMBERING DAVID OGILVIE

Our industry recently lost a passionate champion, David Ogilvie. 

David served as Chair of Destination Toronto's Board of Directors and was admired for his dedication to hospitality in Toronto and across Canada, and above all for his warm energy and friendship.

TOP 10 INSIGHTS FOR CREATING IMPACTFUL VIDEO CONTENT

In the latest Terminal article, Jeremy Maunder, Director of Content & Communications, shares his top 10 insights from the EDGE Event, Digital Readiness: How to use video to build your brand and engage audiences.

The EDGE Event panel included Susan Charles from Google, Kristine Sherliker from Wavemaker and Joëlle Anello, Influencer and creator of La Petite Noob.

NEXT EDGE EVENT: THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF TRAVEL TRADE BUSINESS CHANNELS

For the next event in the EDGE Series, Destination Toronto sits down with Canadian Affair, a UK based tour operator specializing in travel to Canada; the Ontario Motor Coach Association; and Jonview Canada, a Toronto based inbound operator.

On Thursday, September 29, explore the evolving nature of packaged travel, and how the complexities of COVID have impacted consumer bookings through travel trade channels.

SUPPORT TIAC SUBMISSION FOR FEDERAL TOURISM GROWTH STRATEGY

MPs are back in Ottawa on Sept. 19, 2022.  In advance of the new Federal Tourism Growth Strategy, TIAC is sharing its submission and is asking for your support to influence your MP and the Minister of Tourism and to help the industry rebuild from the harsh impacts of COVID-19.

Please take two minutes and use TIAC’s easy to use MP letter form to have your voice heard.

NOMINATION DEADLINE APPROACHING FOR 2022 CANADIAN TOURISM AWARDS

The deadline is fast approaching to recognize success, leadership, and innovation in Canada's tourism industry.

Make your nomination by September 19, 2022. TIAC’s 2022 Canadian Tourism Awards will take place November 23 at the Westin, Ottawa.

REMINDER: GET YOUR TICKETS FOR 2022 ONTARIO TOURISM SUMMIT

Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) 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.

TORONTO PREPARES TO WELCOME NEW U.S. CARRIER TO BILLY BISHOP AIRPORT

Connect Airlines, a new startup airline, will offer a premium cabin onboard its fleet of turboprop aircraft that has already secured 42 of Billy Bishop’s 242 daily slots.

The airline is currently performing its proving flights and is in the process of securing a Foreign Air Operator Certificate from Transport Canada.

Upcoming citywide meetings and events in September and October:

• 2022 PCI Security Standards Council Community Meeting, Sept 13-16
• 2022 IASP World Congress on Pain, Sept 19-23
• 2022 Fall Market, Home Hardware Stores, Sept 23-25
• 2022 AACAP Annual Meeting, Oct 17-22

CITY OF TORONTO OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR RESTAURANTS TO PARTICIPATE IN WINTERLICIOUS 2023

The City of Toronto has opened applications for restaurants to participate in the popular Winterlicious program, which is returning for 2023 after a two-year pause due to the pandemic, running from Friday, January 27 to Thursday, February 9. 

Applications will be accepted until Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.

Canada Just Got Its First Michelin-Star Restaurants - Afar

Michelin Guide awards 13 Toronto restaurants with prestigious stars - Globe and Mail

These Are the Best Restaurants in Toronto, According to Michelin - Bloomberg

Best restaurants? Details unveiled of the first Toronto Michelin Guide - Canadian Press

'Canada's a Michelin country': 13 Toronto restaurants receive first stars in coveted guide - National Post

A First-Hand Look at Unique Offsite Venues in Toronto - Meetings Today

30 minute hovercraft service between Niagara Region, Toronto expected in Summer of 2023

Toronto is getting new cycling infrastructure

Janet Zuccarini set to open new restaurant in Regent Park and it’s an ode to old-school Italy

An international, travelling food and cultural festival specializing in Nigerian fares is come to Toronto 

Nuit Blanche Toronto 2022 sponsors and partners

New international airline launches from Goderich, Ontario

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