In this issue:

• Dishing on Bravo’s Top Chef Premiere;
• Cooking Up a Buzz for Toronto and Canada;
• Join our Summer 2025 Co-op Marketing Program;
• Get Involved in Global Meetings Industry Day; and more.

Dishing on Bravo’s Top Chef Premiere

DT hosted media, meeting planner clients, and travel buyers from the U.S. and Canada for the premiere of Bravo’s Top Chef: Destination Canada. The launch was complemented by site visits and familiarization trips elevating Toronto’s profile and culinary reputation.

Cooking Up a Buzz for Toronto and Canada 

The timing is ripe for Bravo’s Top Chef season 22 with U.S. publications like Eater, Hollywood Reporter, Boston Globe and People all spotlighting Toronto and Canada’s culinary excellence. 

Summer 2025 Co-op Marketing Program Info Session

Join our virtual info session on April 4th to learn how to boost your marketing reach and increase business with Destination Toronto’s 100% Summer Co-Op Marketing Program, focused on domestic and U.S. border state regional markets from June to August.

Get Involved in GMID

Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) recognizes the positive benefits that come from business events. It is an opportunity to remind elected officials that they are a catalyst for investment, high-value jobs and an opportunity to leverage Canada’s economic sectors with a global audience.

Aimy Thai Honoured with 30 Under 30 Class of 2025

Congratulations to Aimy Thai, Marketing Manager at Destination Toronto, who has been selected for Destinations International's 30 under 30 program! Honourees gain valuable networking and professional development opportunities. 

The 69th Annual GTHA & Destination Toronto Golf Tournament

Register today to golf with hotel industry leaders and tourism colleagues at the 69th Annual Greater Toronto Hotel Association & Destination Toronto Golf Tournament on June 24, 2025. Registration includes breakfast, reception, lunch, 18 holes of golf and a golf cart.

February 2025 Monthly Accommodation Report

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

City of Toronto launches “Love Local” campaign

Love Local is a citywide call to action that encourages Torontonians to support locally-owned businesses, ensuring that economic benefits remain within the community.

March 27th is World Theatre Day 

Theatre is an important economic driver of tourism for Toronto. World Theatre Day is an opportunity to celebrate and advocate for the value, importance, and contribution of theatre to our society.

OTEC Workforce Insights; Free Leadership Training

OTEC is gathering insights on the challenges businesses face in hiring, training, and retaining staff; the survey is open until March 28.

An information session for hospitality managers and leaders on April 9th will share more details on their free Empowering Leadership Training Program.