In this issue:

• Taking the pulse of business events with Tara Gordon;
• Connecting with Deborah Flint on the Pearson Economic Zone;
• Opt-in to Destination Toronto's membership;
• And more.

Taking the pulse of business events with Tara Gordon

Meetings and events are expected to deliver an estimated $1 billion in economic impact to Toronto in 2025. For Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), we chatted with Tara Gordon, SVP of Global Sales & Services, to take the pulse of business events during this time of global uncertainty.

Celebrating National Tourism Week

Nine million visitors brought nearly $9 billion in spending to Toronto’s economy last year. Organized by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC), National Tourism Week is an opportunity to celebrate tourism's significant impacts on the economy and our identities.

Connecting with Deborah Flint on the Pearson Economic Zone

Kelly Jackson, VP of Destination Development, connected with GTAA CEO Deborah Flint for Tourism Week to learn more about the Pearson Economic Zone, the Long-term Investment in Facilities and Terminals (LIFT) and more.

Join DT’s 2025 Membership Program

An annual DT membership is now free for all Toronto-based tourism businesses. The updated program is designed to be barrier-free, foster inclusivity, and build a more authentic reflection of our community. Affiliate and Outside of Toronto memberships are also available. 

Highlights from DT’s Spring Briefing

Over 400 tourism and hospitality members gathered on March 27 to hear highlights from DT’s new 3-year strategic plan. Stay tuned for more on our bold storytelling approach, growth diversification strategies, plans to elevate the destination experience, and commitment to invigorate community leadership.

Vote to help us win a Stella for the 4th year in a row!

Destination Toronto is a nominee in the prestigious 9th Annual Stella Awards from Northstar Meetings Group! We’ve been nominated in the category of Best CVB/DMO International and U.S. Territories.

BizBash puts the spotlight on DT’s PCMA Event TO Fest

TO Fest, the closing night activation at PCMA Convening Leaders, is just one of the ways that Team Toronto spotlights the city at strategic industry events as a destination for future meetings and events with clients and prospects.

Andrew Weir joins MMBC board

Andrew Weir, Destination Toronto's President & CEO, is one of six new board members for Meetings Mean Business Canada (MMBC). Andrew will work alongside industry leaders from across the country to collectively advocate for the meetings sector.

Celebrating local leaders at the Leaders Circle Recognition Celebration

Sixteen local experts were honoured at the 6th annual Leaders Circle Recognition Celebration for their role in securing seven international meetings for Toronto, expected to bring an estimated $25 million in economic impact.

CaféTO Grant now open for patio and café upgrades

The City of Toronto’s CaféTO Grant provides restaurant, bar and café owners with a matching grant of up to a maximum of $7,500 covering 50% of the cost of eligible improvements to patios in the curb lane, on sidewalks and on private property.

Happy 150th to SickKids

The Hospital for Sick Children, Canada's most research-intensive hospital and a key member of the city’s thriving life sciences sector that attracts global meetings to Toronto, is celebrating 150 years.