INDUSTRY INSIGHTS & UPDATES FOR NOV 24, 2022

CITY FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS WINS BRONZE AT CMA AWARDS

Last week, the Canadian Marketing Association recognized the City Friends With Benefits campaign with Bronze at the CMA Awards!

A collaboration with Tourisme Montréal and Ottawa Tourism, the campaign was created to excite and inspire confidence in urban travel during the summer of 2021. 

Congratulations and gratitude to everyone who worked on the campaign!

TIAC TOURISM CONGRESS: WHAT THE COUNTRY’S TOURISM LEADERS ARE TALKING ABOUT

Tourism industry leaders from across the country gathered in Ottawa this week at the Tourism Industry Association of Canada’s annual Tourism Congress.

The most recent Terminal article shares the major themes that emerged through this important national conversation about the current state and future prospects for our industry.

EDGE EVENT: MANAGING YOUR ONLINE REPUTATION WITH TRIPADVISOR

MARKET READINESS INDEX FOR NOVEMBER

The November Market Readiness Index, a monthly summary of market signals and indicators assessing the readiness of visitor source markets for Toronto’s visitor economy, is now available in the Business Intelligence centre in the Terminal.

GTHA ANNOUNCES SARA ANGHEL AS PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The Greater Toronto Hotel Association (GTHA) announced the appointment of Sara Anghel as the new President & CEO, commencing November 28th. 

With over 25 years experience in government relations, Sara served as president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada in her most recent position.. 

ADD YOUR SIGNATURE TO EXTEND THE STAYCATION TAX CREDIT THROUGH 2023

The Staycation Tax Credit has been an important tool to encourage Ontarians to explore destinations in their own backyard, in support of the visitor economy. 

The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario’s letter to Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy expresses support for extending the Ontario Staycation Tax Credit through to 2023.

Add your signature to add your support. 

SKIFT RESEARCH STATE OF TRAVEL 2022 REPORT

The travel industry grew from 25 million international trips in the 1950s to 1.4 billion by 2019. Before the pandemic, travel accounted for nearly one in ten jobs globally. 

In State of Travel report, Skift Research draws on its own research and third-party data sources to chart travel’s path into the future. The report covers all major travel sectors and geographies, highlighting the most important trends.

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA INVESTMENT IN WOMEN-LED TOURISM PROJECTS IN SOUTHERN ONTARIO

The Government of Canada is committed to helping women entrepreneurs in the hard-hit tourism sector grow and flourish.

A total investment of over $2.7 million for 14 women-led tourism businesses is available through the Tourism Relief Fund, to develop unique experiences and enhance offerings to attract visitors.

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA INVESTMENT IN INDIGENOUS-LED COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND TOURISM PROJECTS

The federal government remains committed to working in partnership with Indigenous businesses and communities to support the Indigenous tourism sector and community infrastructure.

A total investment of over $9.6 million for 23 Indigenous-led projects is available to support Indigenous community infrastructure enhancements, tourism recovery and economic development.

ONTARIO’S PLAN TO BUILD: A PROGRESS UPDATE

The 2022 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review includes the government’s first-ever progress report on its plan to build Ontario, as well as new targeted measures that advance its plan to build the economy, address the province’s labour shortage and help families and businesses keep costs down.

CITY OF TORONTO’S MAIN STREET INNOVATION FUND

The City of Toronto’s Main Street Innovation Fund provides funding to Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) and not-for-profit organizations to animate their main streets with winter activity.

The deadline is December 15, 2022, with funding made possible through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.

stackt Market gets into the festive spirit with Holiday Hills - CHCH Morning Live

ByBlacks Restaurant Week Canada kicks off! - Global News

Toronto, Canada travel guide: what to eat, where to stay and what to do - Cosmopolitan UK

Toronto’s Aga Khan Museum Creates a Space of Healing With Afghanistan My Love Exhibition - NUVO

Finding Adventure in Toronto: Best Places to Go, Things to Do & More - Off Track Travel

Virtual Job Matching Event - December 5, 2022, to match Indigenous job seekers with positions in the tourism industry

IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism Conference - Victoria, BC based conference celebrates its sixth year, January 22-25, 2023

The Northern Lights Experience starts December 1st

Visit Parkdale’s new queer-friendly sports bar with bubble hockey 

City of Toronto welcomes holiday season and announces Cavalcade of Lights

Toronto’s sky-high restaurant by famed chef Antonio Park opens its doors

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