In today’s issue:

• Top Chef is Destination Canada
• Spotlighting Matty Matheson’s Toronto eats;
• Highlighting Toronto with senior-level association leaders;
• And more.

Shut the Front Door—Top Chef is Destination Canada!

Top Chef announced Destination Canada as the Season 22 location with a Reel featuring Torontonian Gail Simmons standing in front of the city’s very own CN Tower! As said by host Kristen Kish, “Shut the front door, this is epic!”

The Bear’s Matty Matheson’s Toronto Restaurants

Everyone’s loving Emmy Award-winning The Bear and especially stand-out Torontonian Matty Matheson. Destination Toronto worked with Esquire to highlight Matty’s famed restaurants here in Toronto.

Toronto shines at ASAE Executive Leadership Forum 

Last week, The Omni King Edward Hotel played host to ASAE's Executive Leadership Forum, highlighting Toronto with senior-level leaders in the association community under the theme, Divergent Beliefs and Civil Discourse.

Networking at PCMA EduCon

Destination Toronto, along with MTCC, Exhibition Place and Fairmont, joined 600 attendees for PCMA EduCon 2024 in Detroit, MI.  Toronto joined other Canadian destinations at the Power Up Booth, providing an opportunity to network and meet with planners.

Co-op Marketing Opportunity with DT + Hopper

DT is now offering an exclusive co-op opportunity for our hotel members.  The program includes custom content, premium placements and exposure in the Capital One wallet w/ 45M cardholders.

DT x City of Toronto Music Compass partnership

Music Compass encourages discovery of Toronto’s vibrant music scene, by neighbourhood. QR codes placed in key intersections throughout the city celebrate local music.

May 2024 Monthly Accommodation Report

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

Welcoming New Staff to Destination Toronto

Join us in welcoming Jenn Scott to Destination Toronto! As Sales Manager, US Corporate, Jenn will drive our sales efforts in the US corporate single hotel market. Welcome Jenn!

Last Chance to Register for GTHA and DT golf tournament

It’s almost time for the Destination Toronto and the Greater Toronto Hotel Association annual golf tournament on July 16. Reg includes a light breakfast, lunch, reception, 18 holes and a cart.

Toronto shines at the DORA Awards

Recognizing the outstanding achievements in Toronto’s performing arts industry, the 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards was hosted by Ryan G. Hinds, celebrated 228 nominations and 197 productions, and included guest Mayor Olivia Chow.

Submit an award to TIAC and TIAO

The TIAO Tourism Industry Awards of Excellence and TIAC Canadian Tourism Awards celebrate exceptional organizations, businesses and individuals who help to make Ontario and Canada a top choice with international visitors.