INDUSTRY INSIGHTS & UPDATES FOR OCT 13, 2022

REGISTER TODAY FOR THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK FORUM

Join us on Wednesday, November 9th for the Business Outlook Forum at The Omni King Edward Hotel for an overview of Destination Toronto's 2023 business plans and the latest insights shaping the future of the visitor economy.

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Networking Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Presentations: 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

TORONTO INC LEADS COLLABORATIVE MISSION IN AMSTERDAM

Toronto Inc partners, Destination Toronto, Toronto Region Board of Trade and Toronto Global, along with teams from Toronto Pearson Airport and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, conducted a key business mission to Amsterdam this week at the annual SIBOS financial conference taking place in Amsterdam this year ahead of meeting in Toronto next year.

Read our latest article in The Terminal to learn more about the highly collaborative mission. 

NEW BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE REPORTS IN THE TERMINAL

New reports have been added under Business Intelligence in The Research & Insights Terminal, including: 

• Q3 Marketing Report;
• Q3 Business Events Sales Production Report; 
• August 2022 Monthly Accommodations Report. 

The Terminal is home to Toronto visitor market performance metrics that are regularly refreshed to support businesses in making informed decisions for tapping into Toronto's visitor economy.

FIVE TRAVEL TRADE TRENDS TO KNOW AS TOURISM RECOVERS

Did you miss the September 29th EDGE Event on The Evolving Needs of Travel Trade Business Channels? 

Five themes emerged from a discussion with experts from Canadian Affair, Jonview Canada, the Ontario Motor Coach Association, Destination Toronto, and Destination Ontario as they explored how COVID has impacted travel trade channels.

TORONTO REFUGEE HIRING EVENT

Employers are invited to participate in the 2022 Toronto Refugee Hiring Event taking place at Metro Hall on Monday, November 21, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

The event is open to employers who have multiple vacancies and are prepared to offer interviews to pre-screened candidates. A collaboration across multiple community partners, the Hiring Event is organized by the Refugee Jobs Agenda Roundtable.

NEXT EDGE EVENT: BUILDING A SUSTAINABILITY ACTION PLAN FOR YOUR TOURISM BUSINESS

The next EDGE Event, Building a Sustainability Action Plan for Your Tourism Business is taking place on Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. via Zoom. 

Register today and learn how to create and implement a sustainability plan with actionable solutions and storytelling that aligns with your business goals and initiatives.

BETH POTTER CEO OF TIAC SPEAKS AT WORLD TOURISM DAY

On Sept. 27, 2022, the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) attended the United Nations’ World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) World Tourism Day in Bali, Indonesia. 

Beth Potter, President & CEO of TIAC, spoke on the role and importance of public-private partnerships to the economic recovery of the sector; in keeping with this year’s theme of “Rethinking Tourism.”

Scroll to 7:00:00 to see her presentation.

• 2022 AACAP Annual Meeting, Oct 17-22
• 2022 Family Medicine Future Annual Meetings Forum, Nov 9-12

ADDRESSING CANADA’S LABOUR SHORTAGE

To address the labour shortage in Canada, the government has temporarily lifted the 20-hour-per-week cap on the number of hours that international students are eligible to work. 

The temporary change will take effect from November 15, 2022 until December 31, 2023.

ONTARIO CREATES JOBS INVESTING IN INDIGENOUS TOURISM

The Ontario Government is providing $300,000 to Indigenous Tourism Ontario (ITO) through the Pan-Regional Fund to support authentic Indigenous experiences and create jobs throughout Ontario. 

A wide range of projects will be supported including cultural authenticity workshops, product development and itineraries, as well as marketing and workforce development.

UK's Travel Trade Gazette (above)

Toronto: The Gastronomic Capital Welcoming The Michelin Stars - Luxury Lifestyle Magazine

How Toronto became a great place to find authentic Caribbean food - Globe and Mail

Smitten by the city in Toronto - Scotsman Magazine travel

Come face to face with sharks, exotic fish - Live in Detroit

Toronto hotel pays homage to historic roots - Live in Detroit

Toronto Distillery transformed into entertainment, cultural hub - Live in Detroit

Authentic Caribbean food all the way up North - Live in Detroit

Take a sky-high adventure in Toronto - Live in Detroit

2022 Ontario Tourism Summit - Join TIAO on October 25-26 at Deerhurst Resort

2022 Indigenous Entrepreneurship Forum - October 26, virtual event

2022 Ontario Hospitality Conference - presented by ORHMA November 1-2 at The Westin Toronto Airport Hotel

Destination Toronto Business Outlook Forum - November 9, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at The Omni King Edward Hotel (virtual option available)

CGLCC 7th Annual Black & White Gala: Don’t Stop Us Now! - CGLCC Gala on November 11, celebrating achievements of Canada's LGBT+ community

Join TIAC’s Tourism Congress This November In Ottawa - TIAC Tourism Congress, Nov 22-23 at The Westin Ottawa

Cherry Street South Bridge now open

Chicago Symphony Returns to Toronto

Nuit Blanche Toronto extends more than 35 projects

Award winning Vancouver steakhouse opening in Toronto

Angels in America on track to touch down in Toronto again in 2023

Holiday Fair in the Square 2022

Enercare Centre Named Among north America's Top Convention Centres    

Toronto neighbourhood ranked the 12th coolest in the whole world

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