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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS & UPDATES FOR MAR 1, 2024

In today’s issue:

New partial visa requirements for Mexican Nationals
Register for the Spring Briefing
Three new Destination Toronto appointments
DT team members discuss inclusion for IWD
January Monthly Accommodation Report
And more

NEW PARTIAL VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR MEXICAN NATIONALS

In line with our tourism partners across the country, we share concerns about the Federal government’s new partial visa requirement for Mexican Nationals. Mexican tourists play a vital role in Toronto’s economy, with 93,000 visitors in 2023, making Mexico the only international source to exceed 2019 visitation. We are consulting with our industry partners and engaging with customers in Mexico to assess the impact and will share information as it becomes available.

Read Federal Release

GET THE INSIGHTS YOU NEED AT OUR ANNUAL SPRING BRIEFING ON MARCH 25

Learn about our 2024 initiatives and dive into a keynote presentation by Greg Klassen, Senior Director, Strategy at Skift Advisory, as he unpacks the latest global trends impacting urban destinations in the tourism industry.

CONGRATS TO MEREDITH, VINITA AND LIBBY

Meredith Donaghey has been appointed as Assistant Director of Sales, leading a team supporting Canadian & International Corporate citywide sales; Vinita Das as Sales Director for US association & citywide conventions; and, Libby Kahnert as Social Media Manager, shaping strategy for DT’s consumer-focused channels.

SEVEN DT TEAM MEMBER’S PERSPECTIVES ON INCLUSION

This year’s theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8 is Inspire Inclusion. Hear from seven DT team members what Inspire Inclusion means to them.

Read Terminal Article

JANUARY 2024 MONTHLY ACCOMMODATION REPORT

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

Read January 2024 Report

TORONTO SHINES AS A SPORTS AND WINTER DESTINATION

After a successful visit to the city on a Destination Toronto FAM, Forbes and PopCulture spotlighted the success of the NHL All-Star Game and Toronto as a first-rate sports and winter destination.

Read More Toronto in the News

REMEMBERING NICK VESELY (1953-2024)

The tourism and hospitality community is mourning the loss of Nick Vesely, a passionate champion of the hotel community for five decades who volunteered significant time to support the industry, including serving on Destination Toronto’s Board of Directors. We offer our deepest condolences to Nick’s family and friends.

ONTARIO’S ONE FARE PROGRAM EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 26

Metrolinx has announced a One Fare program making it more affordable and convenient for everyone to connect between GO Transit, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and participating local transit systems.

Read Metrolinx Release

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR MY MAIN STREET

Funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), My Main Street is a $15 investment to support Southern Ontario main street businesses and communities.

Applicant Guide