INDUSTRY INSIGHTS & UPDATES FOR SEPT 28, 2023

Yesterday, the highly anticipated 2023 MICHELIN Guide Toronto was released - learn which 82 restaurants were selected below. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is on Sept 30, find resources and more in this issue of Terminal 2.

82 RESTAURANTS IN THE SECOND EDITION OF THE TORONTO MICHELIN GUIDE

Last night the second edition of the MICHELIN Guide Toronto was announced with 82 total restaurants in the esteemed guide including 2 Green Stars, 1 Two Star, 14 One Stars, 21 Bib Gourmands, 28 cuisine types and 4 special awards.

YEAR ONE FOR THREE RESTAURANTS IN THE MICHELIN GUIDE TORONTO

We reached out to several restaurants who made the 2022 selection to ask how their world has changed - if, in fact, it has - in the year since receiving the coveted listing. Read the Q&A with Don Alfonso 1890 Toronto, Favorites Thai BBQ, and Adrak Yorkville.

NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day of reflection of the harm that residential schools have caused to Indigenous families and communities. Support for Indigenous Peoples is required year-round. As we invite the world to experience and celebrate the many diverse stories of Toronto, we are committed to creating space for Indigenous People to share their stories, amplifying these stories with visitors, and always striving to learn more.

DESTINATION CANADA AND ITAC SECURE $100,000 TO BOOST INDIGENOUS TOURISM IN CANADA

The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) and Destination Canada have announced they have secured a significant $100,000 USD investment from Expedia Group to help boost Indigenous tourism across Canada. Expedia Group’s contribution marks a major boost into ITAC’s newly established Indigenous Tourism Destination Fund (ITDF).

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK FORUM

The Business Outlook Forum brings together leaders from across the industry to share the latest data, insights and trends shaping the future of the visitor economy, along with Destination Toronto’s strategy for 2024. Save Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to attend the event with a networking lunch at the InterContinental Toronto Centre.

AUGUST MONTHLY ACCOMMODATION REPORT

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

WORLD TOURISM DAY: TOURISM AND GREEN INVESTMENTS

Today is World Tourism Day and this year’s theme is ‘Tourism and Green Investments’. We recognize the crucial role we play as an industry in building a decarbonized, climate-resilient infrastructure by 2030. Together, we can put people first, nurture our planet, and foster prosperity through responsible tourism.

HIRING FOR THE FALL, WINTER, OR HOLIDAY SEASON?

TIAO is accepting registrations for the Tourism Workforce Sustainability Program - get help to find, attract, and retain new tourism employees including financial support to pay employees the Ontario Living Wage.

Toronto’s Michelin Guide is back with its annual list. Here's which restaurants made the cut - Toronto Star

These two Toronto restaurants have been awarded Michelin stars - CP24

Two Toronto restaurants receive first stars in 2023 Michelin Guide - National Post

The 15 Best Restaurants in Toronto, According to Michelin - Bloomberg

Two new Toronto restaurants added to Michelin Guide - City News

A Local’s Guide to Toronto - Vogue

A Cinematic Journey Across Canadian Coasts - Vanity Fair

Toronto plays host to two major tech conferences; thousands come together to explore new trends in the high tech field - Black Meetings and Tourism

Canada's Diversity Capital - Group Tour Magazine

Event surge brings busiest year yet- The Meeting Professional 

Global Finance Conference Sibos Returns to Toronto - Fintech.ca

The Best Shoulder Season Destinations Around the World - InsideHook

I'm a Travel Writer, and This Is My Favorite Time of Year to Travel - Travel and Leisure

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.

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 

World Stroke Congress 2023 - Oct 9-14, 2023

6ix Stack: World Stroke Congress microsite #FutureStrokeLeaders #WSC2023 

Pokemon Regional Championships 2023 - Oct 27-29, 2023

NACAS C3X 2023 Annual Conference & Expo - Nov 2-7, 2023

2023 AAA Annual Meeting - Nov 13-20, 2023

Ontario Hospitality Conference 2023 - October 2-3, 2023, Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites in Richmond Hill

TIAO Ontario Tourism Summit - October 24-25, 2023, Mississauga

Small Business Forum - October 30, 2023, Metro Toronto Convention Centre

International Symposium on Destination Stewardship - November 6-8, 2023, Gatineau, Quebec

Destination Toronto Business Outlook Forum - November 7, 2023, InterContinental Toronto Centre

CGLCC's 8th Annual Black & White Gala - November 10, 2023, The Carlu, Toronto 

TIAC Tourism Congress - November 21-22, 2023, Ottawa

TIAC Investor Forum 2023 - November 26-28, 2023, Hilton Meadowvale, Mississauga

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