INDUSTRY INSIGHTS & UPDATES FOR JUNE 22, 2023

The past three years underscored the value of in-person events. We’re thrilled that Collision is confirmed to return to Toronto in 2024 and enjoyed seeing many of you for Destination Toronto’s AGM on June 8, if you missed it, catch the highlights below. We hope to see you at our annual GTHA & DT golf tournament, registration is now open.

COLLISION CONFERENCE CONFIRMED TO RETURN IN 2024

This week, the City of Toronto confirmed the Collision Technology Conference is coming back to Toronto in 2024. 

Next week, Toronto will welcome more than 40,000 innovators, tech professionals and visitors from around the world for the 2023 edition of Collision. The 2022 Collision conference in Toronto attracted 35,000 attendees and generated $43 million in direct spending and $68 million in economic impact.

A RECAP OF THE 2023 DESTINATION TORONTO AGM

Destination Toronto’s Annual General Meeting spotlighted staff sharing 2022 activities and achievements and finished with a live performance of Cultures Remix from Ontario's 1st Poet Laureate and Artivist Randell Adjei and Kimberly Anne Beckles, Founder of Sapphenix Movement.

REGISTER FOR 67TH ANNUAL GTHA AND DESTINATION TORONTO GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Greater Toronto Hotel Association and Destination Toronto are hosting the 67th annual golf tournament on August 15. 

The day includes breakfast, a reception,18 holes of golf and a golf cart.

EDGE EVENT RECAP: HOW TO TELL YOUR SUSTAINABILITY STORY

In an era where travellers increasingly seek eco-friendly and responsible experiences, the tourism industry is shifting towards more sustainable practices.

NEW RESEARCH SHOWS 45% OF CANADIAN TOURISM BUSINESSES AT RISK OF CLOSURE DUE TO DEBT

With the support of TIAO and other members of the Provincial and Territorial Tourism Industry Association (PTTIA), the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) has released new survey research showing that 45% of Canada's tourism businesses may close within the next three years without government intervention into their mounting debt load.

SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2023 ONTARIO TOURISM AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

The Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence celebrate success and recognize those who have made outstanding contributions to Ontario’s tourism industry.

TOURISM SKILLSNET ONTARIO PRESENTS TRAINING SOLUTIONS FOR RESILIENCY AND RETENTION

OTEC's new project, TSNO: Training Solutions for Resiliency & Retention, aims to contribute to post-pandemic economic recovery, including addressing skills and workforce challenges in the tourism sector. 

The virtual and in-person two-day training is free of charge for the Ontario tourism and hospitality sector.

WATCH DESTINATION CANADA’S LATEST TED TALKS

Destination Canada’s most recent TED Talks spotlighting the country’s intellectual capital:

• Youth Activist Cameron Davis demonstrates how Gen Z- is uniquely positioned to create meaningful change in the world: How Gen Zers can use their voice for change.
• Michael Green proposes a new and sustainable natural construction medium inspired by the structure of trees and plants: The natural building blocks of sustainable architecture.

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.

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

Toronto’s favourite summer foodie event, Summerlicious, returns July 7 to 23 - City of Toronto

City of Toronto announces new Indigenous Climate Action Grants - City of Toronto

City of Toronto and partners announce free summer City Hall Live programming - City of Toronto

City of Toronto marks Canada Day on July 1 with city-wide celebrations - City of Toronto

Quoi de neuf à Toronto pour les familles? - l-Express

Toronto’s Must-Visit Neighborhoods Reveal the Real City - AFAR

The Best Boutiques in Toronto for All Your Shopping Needs - AFAR

On Location: Toronto - Prevue

Top Things to Do this Summer in Toronto - Pride Journeys

Exploring Toronto, Canada’s Diversity Capital, Through Venues and Cuisine - Meetings Today

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

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

TIAO Tourism Workforce Sustainability Program - June 29, 2023, Online

HSMAI Ontario Presents: Demystifying Artificial Intelligence in Hospitality - June 29, 2023, Sheraton Centre Toronto

Destination Canada’s Annual Public Meeting (APM) - July 6, 2023, Online 

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

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