In this issue:

• Save the Date for DT’s AGM on June 10th;
• Toronto on the road in Chicago;
• DT EMS panel on attracting NextGen attendees;
• And more.

Save the Date for DT’s AGM on June 10th

We hope to see you at our Annual General Meeting and networking reception on Thurs, June 10, 2025 at 3 p.m. at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This is a members-only event, so make sure you sign-up as a 2025 member to be sure you can attend.

Toronto on the road in Chicago

Last week, Destination Toronto and partners hosted a Spring Sales Mission with 60 clients over five events in three different suburban areas of the Chicagoland area, positioning Toronto as a catalyst for bold ideas and innovative event strategies.

Kimberly Leary at EMS on attracting NextGen attendees

At the Experiential Marketing Summit (EMS) in Vegas, Kimberly Leary represented DT on a panel “Unlocking the Future of Events: Engaging Gen Z with Authenticity and Impact”, speaking to how the industry can attract the next generation at business events.

Toronto on the red carpet at the PCMA Visionary Awards

Toronto owned the red carpet at the PCMA Visionary Awards in Washington D.C., spotlighting the city as a 100% inspiring, accessible and welcoming destination with vital clients and partners, and ensuring Toronto maintains high visibility with U.S. event planners.

Who will win the Battle of Ontario?

Will it be Destination Toronto’s CEO Andrew Weir or will it be Ottawa Tourism’s CEO Michael Crockatt? A fun wager over the Leafs vs. Senators playoff series will have the “loser” acting as a travel influencer in the victor’s city.

The Montrealer spotlights summer in Toronto

Summer in Toronto–including Broadway-style musicals, Blue Jays baseball, art galleries and family-friendly activities–gets the spotlight in this Destination Toronto secured piece targeting regional visitors.

Taste of Place Summit 2025

Join destination and economic developers, managers, thought leaders and marketers at the annual Taste of Place Summit to learn more about unlocking the positive power of growing culinary tourism.

First ever AccessFest to take place on May 31st

AccessNow is launching AccessFest on May 31, 2025, a free, public, fully accessible festival in the heart of downtown Toronto at David Pecaut Square. AccessFest will include live performances, MapMission tours to local businesses, community talks and more.

Virtually attend the Night Economy Town Hall

The City of Toronto is hosting the second annual Night Economy Town Hall on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. In-person attendance is now full, but you can attend virtually by registering online.

City of Toronto announces festival funding

This week, the City of Toronto unveiled the 2025 recipients of the Cultural Festivals Funding Program (CFFP), comprising 64 festivals across Toronto that will receive grants totalling more than $2.5M in funding.

TIAO survey on summer business outlook

The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) is conducting a survey on summer bookings and tariff-related impacts. The results will help inform TIAO’s advocacy work and support conversations with government decision-makers. The survey closes today at midnight.

4 restaurants and caterers to inspire your sustainability for Earth Day

Looking for ways to incorporate more eco-friendly practices into your business? Celebrate Earth Day by taking inspiration from these Toronto fooderies leading the charge on sustainability.