INDUSTRY INSIGHTS & UPDATES FOR JUNE 7, 2023

It’s Pride Month and Indigenous History Month. In today’s issue, learn how to become recognized as a 2SLGBTQI+ friendly business through the Rainbow Registered accreditation process, go beyond the land acknowledgement, and read a discussion centering underrepresented voices. 

Tomorrow is Destination Toronto’s Annual General Meeting, you have until 5 p.m. today to register for virtual attendance.

DESTINATION TORONTO IS PROUD TO BE RAINBOW REGISTERED

It’s Pride Month and Destination Toronto is proud to be Rainbow Registered! 

Rainbow Registered businesses are accredited as having demonstrated commitment and consistency in providing a welcoming and inclusive 2SLGBTQI+ customer and staff experience.

BEYOND THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

In honour of Indigenous History Month, watch the EDGE Event, Beyond the Land Acknowledgement, and find helpful resources to further your reading and deepen your understanding.

UNBLOCKING UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES IN FOOD, DRINK, AND HOSPITALITY

The Unblock Unconference focused on highlighting underrepresented voices in the food, drink, and hospitality industries. 

Read a Q&A with event organizers Stephanie Lui-Valentim and Dr. Leland Harper.

REGISTER VIRTUALLY FOR DESTINATION TORONTO'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Tomorrow is Destination Toronto’s Annual General Meeting. In-person registration has closed; however, we welcome you to join us virtually. 

Virtual registration will be open until 5 p.m. today (June 7, 2023).

REGISTER FOR EDGE EVENT: DATA LITERACY FOR TOURISM 

In today’s data-driven world, it is crucial for tourism professionals to understand the basics of reading and analyzing tourism data. From visitor trends to marketing metrics, there are many insights available to help businesses create smarter strategies. 

Register today for Destination Toronto’s upcoming EDGE webinar on Data Literacy taking place on Tuesday, June 20 at 9:30 a.m.

READ THE APRIL MONTHLY ACCOMODATION REPORT

The Monthly Accommodation Report for April is now up under Business Intelligence in the Research & Insights Terminal. 

The Monthly Accommodation Report outlines hotel and short-term rental market performance to provide insights into Toronto’s visitor economy.

DESTINATION CANADA RECEIVES GLOBAL RECOGNITION FOR BUSINESS EVENT SUSTAINABILITY

Destination Canada, is the recipient of the 2023 IMEX-EIC Innovation in Sustainability Award, acknowledging the organization's commitment to driving sustainability and innovation through the Canadian Business Event Sustainability Plan. 

The below citywide meetings (more than 1,500 attendees) will be in Toronto over the next two months. The customized microsites are provided to select meetings as part of our 6ix Stack Attendance Marketing Program. We encourage you to engage with attendees while they are in town using the meeting hashtags.

International Society For Magnetic Resonance In Medicine &  International Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists 2023 Scientific Meeting and Exhibition - May 31 - June 9, 2023

6ix Stack: ISMRM & ISMRT 6ix Stack microsite

American Water Works Association AWWA 2023 Annual Conference & Exposition - ACE23 - June 6-16, 2023

6ix Stack: AWWA 2023 Annual Conference & Exposition microsite #ACE23

Canadian Gaming Association Canadian Gaming Summit & REMI/ISSA Show - June 12-15, 2023

Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals HITEC 2023 - June 22-30, 2023

6ix Stack: HITEC Toronto microsite #HITECTOR23

Collision 2023 - June 26-30, 2023

Canada Basketball Globl Jam 2023 Toronto - July 7-16, 2023

International Association of Food Protection 2023 Annual Meeting - July 13-19, 2023

6ix Stack: IAFP 2023 Annual Meeting microsite

International Baccalaureate IB Global Conference 2023 - July 23-Aug 2, 2023

6ix Stack: IB Global Conference 2023 microsite #IBGC2023

Government of Canada supports Indigenous economic development in southern Ontario - Government of Canada

City of Toronto marks Indigenous Peoples Month in June with the Na-Me-Res Pow Wow and Indigenous Arts Festival- City of Toronto

City of Toronto raises the Progress Pride flag for Pride Month- City of Toronto

Destination Toronto Annual General Meeting - June 8, 2023, Koerner Hall

TIAO: A Blended Workforce - June 13, 2023, Webinar

EDGE Event: Data Literacy for Tourism - June 20, 2023, Webinar

GTHA Member Webinar: STR Hospitality Industry Report on Hotel Performance - June 27, 2023, Webinar

Taste of Place - June 27-28, 2023, George Brown College

Annual Greater Toronto Hotel Association & Destination Toronto Golf Tournament - Aug 15, 2023, Milton

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