INDUSTRY INSIGHTS & UPDATES FOR JAN 19, 2022

HOW 5 INDUSTRY EXPERTS PLAN TO INNOVATE IN 2023

We posed the question to 5 industry experts: “What is one thing you are hoping to do differently, or innovate in your work in 2023?” 

Their responses provide insight on how the industry may continue to evolve and adapt in 2023 and beyond.

 4 HOT TOPICS FROM PCMA CONVENING LEADERS 2023

The PCMA Convening Leaders conference brought together business events professionals and community leaders from around the world.

We’re sharing four themes that emerged from the conference to help inspire the strategy and narrative for your own organization and help you attract group business.

NEW INDUSTRY REPORTS NOW AVAILABLE

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

• 2022 Q4 Marketing Insights Report
• 2022 Q4 Sales Production Report
• Nov 2022 Monthly Accommodation Report

Destination Canada recently released their monthly Canadian Resident Sentiment report, outlining domestic travel demand for the first half of 2023:

• Canadian Resident Sentiment – December 2022

NEW SENSE OF PLACE AT TORONTO PEARSON WITH PHOTOGRAPHY INSTALLATION

A new sense of place is being added to Toronto Pearson International Airport with a photography installation by award-winning local artists, Take Your Seat.

Located in the Terminal 1 and Terminal 3’s baggage halls, the larger-than-life, cinematic photographs will help immerse arriving passengers into Toronto and the surrounding regions.

ENERCARE CENTRE AWARDED BEST CONVENTION CENTRE 

Enercare Centre has been awarded EXHIBITOR Magazine’s Centers of Excellence award for the third year in a row and has also won Best Convention Centre (500,000 to one million sq. ft.) for the second time in three years.

WINTERLICIOUS IS BACK WITH MORE THAN 220 RESTAURANTS PARTICIPATING

For the first time since the pandemic, Winterlicious is back. The program will run for two weeks (January 27-February 9) with more than 220 local restaurants taking part.

The return of Winterlicious is good news for restaurants, residents and visitors to Toronto.

CITY OF TORONTO ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $5.4 MILLION IN SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS

Mayor John Tory announced the partnership of the City of Toronto, FedDev Ontario, Metrolinx and others providing more than $5.4 million in funding to aid eligible small businesses this winter.

There are several different grants available including the Main Street Innovation Fund, Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program, and the Transit Expansion Construction Mitigation Grant Program. 

Where to Go in 2023 - Bloomberg

The Top Toronto Hotels to Book Your Next Staycation at - Daily Hive

Toronto as an Innovative Destination for Future Meetings - Prevue Magazine

Toronto’s First Outdoor Wellness Spot Is A Must-See Destination - Toronto Guardian

Eat Your Way Around Toronto - the Latest Michelin Status City - Hello!

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