INDUSTRY INSIGHTS & UPDATES FOR FEB 2, 2023

CULTURES REMIX: NEW CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTS TORONTO’S BEST FEATURE

Destination Toronto’s newest business events marketing campaign, Cultures Remix, highlights the diversity of Toronto where different perspectives are not only celebrated but remixed. 

Terminal editor Kathy Motton spoke with Director of Creative Marketing, Audree Atendido, to learn more about the new campaign.

TORONTO RESIDENT SENTIMENT SHOWS STRONG SUPPORT OF THE VISITOR ECONOMY

As travel resumes, there has been a renewed appreciation for the visitor economy and its impact. 

Read the results of the November 2022 Toronto Resident Survey in the Research & Insights Terminal. 

IMPACT 2023 SUSTAINABILITY TRAVEL & TOURISM CONFERENCE RECAP

Were you unable to attend the IMPACT 2023 Sustainability Travel & Tourism conference in Victoria last week? This national conversation brought together leaders from travel and tourism, government, academia, First Nations, and NGOs to share knowledge and discuss the issues of sustainability and innovation.

Read about the key themes and learnings in the Research & Insights Terminal.

TAKE THE BUSINESS READINESS SURVEY

To best serve our community in 2023, Destination Toronto is designing a new Business Readiness Program with resources to support the businesses of Toronto's tourism economy. 

Everyone within your organization is encouraged to respond to the survey.

SUPPORT THE FEDERAL TOURISM GROWTH STRATEGY

The Government of Canada will release the Tourism Growth Strategy this spring. The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) has asked for support to ensure that Members of Parliament across the country prioritize tourism in the 2023 budget. 

To help support, you may:

• Send a pre-written letter to your Member of Parliament.
• Use social media to spread the word about the importance of tourism.

ATTRACTING GLOBAL TALENT TO CANADA’S TOURISM SECTOR

In a Tourism HR article, Joe Baker, Tourism HR Canada Board of Directors, shares workforce recovery insights on how the industry can attract talent to the tourism and hospitality industry.

BILLY BISHOP AIRPORT PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN GROWING TORONTO’S ECONOMY

The Toronto Region Board of Trade recently hosted: Inflection Point: Benefits of a Downtown Airport in a World Class City.

Consensus from attendees was that Toronto’s Billy Bishop airport is an economic boon for the city, that supports our businesses and economy.

SIGCSE 2023 – ACM Technical Symposium on Computing Science Education - March 15-18, 2023

ACA Conference & Expo 2023 Toronto - March 30-April 1, 2023

Photo Credit: A portion of the Black Women in Leadership exhibit at the Toronto Archives. Photos by: Janice Reid, Leyla Jeyte, Jon Blak, and Patricia Ellah

TORONTO CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH IN-PERSON EVENTS ACROSS THE CITY

The City of Toronto has announced they are proud to celebrate Black History Month through the production and support of a wide range of events and activities across the city.

CITY OF TORONTO ANNOUNCES BLACK HISTORY MONTH  PROGRAMMING AT TORONTO HISTORY MUSEUMS

Through programming at three Toronto history museums, the City of Toronto will deliver a free event series in February that honours Black Freedom through music, culture and storytelling.

The Luxury Travel Guide to Toronto - Harper Bazaar Uk

Is Twitter in Decline as a DMO Tool? - Skift Travel

Travel Industry Recovery on Track for 2023 - Skift Travel

The Caribbean's Top Carnivals You Can't Miss - Usa Today 10 Best

14 of the World's Top Museum Openings for 2023 - Wanderlust

Plan Your Trip North - Bottom Link Inc

Cycle Tourism Conference Canada - March 2, 2023 - Toronto, Centennial College Event Centre 

International Indigenous Tourism Conference 2023 - March 8-10, 2023, Winnipeg, Manitoba

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