INDUSTRY INSIGHTS & UPDATES FOR OCT 26, 2023

Get all the details on this year’s IMEX America where Destination Toronto was the presenting thought leader behind the AVoice4All planner education series. Learn about this, the new Toronto Museum Pass and more in this issue of Terminal 2.

HOW TORONTO REPRESENTED AT IMEX 2023

Destination Toronto and partners attended IMEX America last week, the largest U.S. trade show for the global meetings and events industry. In addition to client meetings and an innovative media activation, DT presented the AVoice4All planner education series prioritizing inclusion and belonging.

DESTINATION TORONTO LAUNCHES NEW TORONTO MUSEUM PASS

The new Toronto Museum Pass grants admission to seven iconic museums under one easy pass.

THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK FORUM IS ALMOST FULL

The Business Outlook Forum on November 7th is almost full. Register today to secure your in-person spot or register for virtual attendance to hear the latest data, trends and insights and a first look at Destination Toronto’s 2024 Business Plan.

SEPTEMBER MONTHLY ACCOMMODATION REPORT

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

ONTARIO TOURISM SUMMIT

Congratulations to Little Canada and the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) who both won at last night’s TIAO Ontario Tourism Summit Awards. Little Canada won the Attraction of the Year Award, and GTAA won the OTEC Workforce Innovation and Collaboration Award for the Pearson Works Program.

HAVE YOUR SAY ON SHORT-TERM RENTAL BYLAWS

The City of Toronto is evaluating the implementation of the short-term rental bylaw to examine its progress and identify areas for improvement. Complete the survey to help inform recommendations to the Planning and Housing Committee.

Toronto: Sustainability in The 6ix - Smart Meetings 

Why I Fell in Love with Sustainable Toronto Part 1 - Exhibit City News

Toronto in 5 shops: vintage treasures, feelgood gifts and hearty Canadian eats - Lonely Planet

Why you need to visit these 10 amazing vegan restaurants in Canada - USA Today 10 Best

Our 7 Favorite Luxury Hotels In Toronto, Canada - Travel Awaits

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

The MICHELIN Effect: 8 Chefs on Life After Receiving the Prestigious Award - Glory Professional

The Best Times to Visit Toronto, According to Local Experts - Travel + Leisure

16 Best Winter Family Vacations — From Ski Trips to Caribbean Escapes - Travel + 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.

Pokemon Regional Championships 2023 - Oct 27-29, 2023

NACAS C3X 2023 Annual Conference & Expo - Nov 5-8, 2023, 6ix Stack microsite, #C3X2023 #highered #auxiliaryservices

2023 AAA Annual Meeting - Nov 15-19, 2023, 6ix Stack microsite #2023AAACASCAToronto

City of Toronto announces program improvements for summer 2024 CaféTO patio season - City of Toronto

Minister Valdez wraps up Small Business Week by highlighting government support for entrepreneurs - Government of Canada

City of Toronto and partners hosted a Toronto Refugee Hiring Event to increase access to employment opportunities - City of Toronto

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

GTHA 2023 Spirit Awards - November 10, 2023, Metro Toronto Convention 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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