In this issue:

• DT announces new international offices in the U.K. and Germany;
• A new sense of welcome for visitors at the MTCC;
• Destination Toronto’s 2024 Annual Report; and more.

Expanded global presence with new offices in the U.K. and Germany

With shifting travel dynamics creating strong potential for international growth, we’ve expanded our global reach by opening offices in the U.K. and Germany—strengthening our connection with leisure and business travellers. This momentum is further amplified by the return of Rendez-vous Canada (RVC) to Toronto in 2026.

A new sense of welcome for visitors at the MTCC

Created in partnership with the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the new Front Street exterior graphics welcome visitors with QR codes linking to DestinationToronto.com and 6ix, our custom AI assistant, supporting wayfinding of business event attendees and leisure travellers from a centralized location.

Destination Toronto’s 2024 Annual Report

2024 was a critical year of transition for Destination Toronto. Our annual report looks back on key strategies and initiatives deployed to influence and drive destination performance in 2024.

Register to march with DT at Pride!

As a valued member of our community, you and your family are invited to march alongside us in one of the city’s most vibrant and meaningful celebrations—the 2025 Toronto Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29th. Please sign up before June 13 to secure your spot.

Supporting Video Game Month this June

June is Video Game Month, celebrating the city’s dynamic esports and gaming scene. Destination Toronto developed a dedicated microsite and content highlighting key events and activities and experiences to help position the city’s rising creative technology sector.

Toronto’s tourism opportunity in the headlines

Andrew Weir, President & CEO at DT, recently spoke with the CTV News Toronto, CTV Your Morning, Toronto Star, Newstalk 1010 and other outlets to highlight that despite a softening in the first quarter, tourism has an opportunity to be a strong economic driver for Toronto in the months ahead.

Counting down to Toronto Tempo's 1st season

The first international WNBA expansion team tips off in less than a year. To help spotlight Toronto’s sports scene, we collaborated with Toronto Tempo on interactive fan experiences at Tempo LIVE at STACKT Market and hosted an immersive basketball press trip with international media.

Don’t miss out on member benefits 

Toronto-based tourism businesses must opt in annually to our no-fee membership to retain access to member benefits, including a business listing on DestinationToronto.com. Activate your membership in the Member Portal, the deadline has been extended to June 13.

Celebrate Indigenous History Month in Toronto

It's Indigenous History Month and here’s where you can engage with Indigenous creative art, culture and design, art events and festivals, food experiences and more in Tkaranto (Toronto) in June and throughout the year.

Temporary Municipal Accommodation Tax increase

The temporary Municipal Accommodation Tax is now in effect from June 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026. The Greater Toronto Hotel Association is suggesting that hotels separate out the 2.5% rate on guest folios as "Temporary MAT Increase – 2026 Major Sports Tournament".

Celebrate Soccer Day in Toronto!

On Thursday, June 12th at 4 pm, join the one-year countdown to Toronto’s first FIFA World Cup 26 match at Nathan Phillips Square and celebrate Soccer Day in Toronto with activities, music, giveaways, the unveiling of the official countdown clock and more.

New Campaigns for Destination Ontario and Destination Canada

Destination Ontario launched We Stand showcasing some of Ontario’s premier travel, culinary and artistic destinations, while Destination Canada unveiled Canada, naturally with observational vignettes of everyday Canadian moments.