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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS & UPDATES FOR AUG 31, 2023

The first Member Event since the pandemic was a success with over 200 members and staff in attendance. Coming up this month, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is Sept 30th and World Tourism Day is Sept 27th. In today’s issue, find resources that can help your business make a positive impact on the larger tourism eco-system.

DESTINATION TORONTO’S MEMBER NETWORKING EVENT

Thank you to the over 200 members and staff who attended the first Destination Toronto Member Networking Event following a four year hiatus.

Stay tuned for more information on our next Member Networking Event in January 2024.

See Photos from the Event

MARKETING IN THE AGE OF AI

More information on content and speakers will be coming soon.

GOING BEYOND THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is on Sept 30, 2023. EDGE Event, Beyond the Land Acknowledgement, discussed the importance of going beyond a templated approach to year-round work in support of Indigenous communities.

Go Beyond the Land Acknowledgement

WORLD TOURISM DAY: TOURISM AND GREEN INVESTMENT

The theme of this year’s World Tourism Day on Sept 27, 2023 is Tourism and Green Investment. Now is the time to find new and innovative solutions for our industry and greater community to future proof tourism and the visitor economy.

Building a Sustainability Action Plan

How to Tell Your Sustainability Story

26 FAMILIES RELAX, RECHARGE, RENEW

The Relax, Recharge, Renew program returned in 2023 and since the start of the year, 26 parents or primary caregivers of children with complex special needs have experienced a getaway weekend. We would like to thank all of the local businesses who have donated and made this program possible. If you would like to learn more about the program, please reach out to program manager Annie Ewing.

Contact Program Manager

JULY MONTHLY ACCOMODATION REPORT

The Monthly Accommodation Report outlines hotel and short-term rental market performance.

Read July 2023 Report

TOURISM SKILLSNET ONTARIO RELEASES IMPACT REPORT

In partnership with TIAO, Tourism SkillsNet Ontario (TSNO) is sharing the first ever TSNO Workforce Issues, Opportunities, and Impact Report. Addressing the labour crisis through enhanced coordination and innovative workforce solutions is one of best opportunities to protect the sector for the future.

Read the TSNO Report

WE NEED YOUR VOICE, A CALL FOR DEBT RELIEF SUPPORT FROM TIAC

TIAC’s recent debt level survey shows more than half of Canadian businesses are worried about keeping their doors open over the next three years. Be part of the urgent call from Canada’s tourism sector for the extension of the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) repayment deadline.

Send Your Local MP a Letter

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.

Home Hardware Homecoming 2023 - Sept 10-16, 2023

6ix Stack: Home Hardware Homecoming 2023 microsite

SWIFT - Sibos 2023 Annual Conference and Exhibition - Sept 18-22, 2023

6ix Stack: Sibos 2023 microsite #Sibos

ICS 2023 - International Continence Society Annual Scientific Meeting - Sept 25 - Oct 1, 2023

6ix Stack: ICS 2023 microsite #ICSmeeting

Blizzard Entertainment Inc Overwatch Grand Finals - Sept 28 - Oct 1, 2023

American Society for Surgery of the Hand 78th Annual Meeting - Oct 1-9, 2023

6ix Stack: American Society for Surgery of the Hand microsite

TD Bank SMG 2023 - Oct 3 - 5, 2023

International Association of Movers (IAM) 61st Annual Meeting - Oct 7-12, 2023

6ix Stack: IAM microsite