In this issue:

• Creating Excitement with The Holiday City Swap;
• You Gotta See wins Gold at the CMAs;
• A donation request for Relax, Recharge, Renew; and more!

Creating Holiday Excitement

Destination Toronto and Ottawa Tourism are collaborating on a city swap campaign targeting Ontario and Quebec and inspired by the classic movie The Holiday. Ottawa based influencer Sylvia Gani will be highlighting Toronto's diverse holiday experiences for her 500K+ followers while Toronto-based influencer Steph LeClair explores Ottawa.

You Gotta See takes Gold at the CMAs!

DT’s campaign, You Gotta See What We See, won Gold in the Brand Building category at the Canadian Marketing Awards last week! Featuring Director X, Mustafa, BlackPowerBarbie and others, You Gotta See showcases Toronto through the eyes of those who make the city what it is: its people.

Transform Lives, Donate to Relax, Recharge, Renew

We’re looking for donations for Destination Toronto’s Relax, Recharge, Renew program, a 15-year tradition that provides a much-needed weekend break to local parents of children with complex medical needs.

Save the Date for our Member Mixer

Save the date for our winter member mixer on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 3:30 pm at the Toronto Region Board of Trade. More details to come in the new year—we hope to see you there!

In case you missed it!

Here’s a round up of articles we shared in 2024, including How Businesses are Addressing Accessibility Gaps, A Practical Guide to AI Adoption, Certification Badges for Your Business Listing, Toronto’s Global Food Reputation, and a Q&A on Swiftnomics.

MTCC Appoints Kathy Haley as President & CEO

Congratulations to Kathy Haley, the new President & CEO of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC). Kathy is the first woman to hold this position, and comes to the MTCC from the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and previously led the development and launch of Toronto’s UP Express.

Help Shape Ontario's Tourism Future

The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario is inviting tourism operators and organizations across the province to participate in a 90-minute focus group on Thurs, Dec 12th to help shape the future of tourism and Ontario's Tourism Strategy. 

Toronto Ranks 15th on World’s Best Cities List

Toronto is 15th in the Resonance list of World's 100 Best Cities, the top Canadian city and 4th in North America. Researchers noted Toronto's reshaped downtown, revitalized cultural landmarks and waterfront development. 

Experience Ontario Funding for Festivals and Events

Experience Ontario 2025 has launched funding for in-person festivals or events in Ontario that will draw tourists, increase visitor spending and provide job opportunities for Ontarians.