In this issue:

• Showcasing Healthtech in The Economist to Attract Global Meetings;
• Toronto’s Culinary Excellence Earns MICHELIN Spotlight;
• Thank You to the 400+ Members Who Attended the Business Outlook Forum; 
• And more.

Showcasing Healthtech in The Economist to Attract Global Meetings

Destination Toronto partnered with Destination Canada on a content feature in The Economist to help attract global meetings and conferences to the city. Through real-life case studies, the piece highlights how Toronto’s uniquely connected innovation ecosystem and concentration of healthtech expertise make the city a premier meeting ground.

Toronto’s Culinary Excellence Earns MICHELIN Spotlight

The fourth edition of the MICHELIN Guide Toronto & Region is here, celebrating Toronto’s culinary excellence and putting the city’s diverse food scene on the global stage to help attract visitors. The full selection features 106 restaurants.

Thank You to the 400+ Members Who Attended the Business Outlook Forum

In partnership with the Greater Toronto Hotel Association, the 2025 Business Outlook Forum provided a comprehensive environmental scan to support year-ahead planning for members. From strong visitor projections to new hotels and events to the FIFA World Cup 26, 2026 is set to be a standout year for Toronto.

How to participate in Truth & Reconciliation Day

This Sept 30, Toronto recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We've curated links to resources from the community on suggested public events and activities to participate in, listen and learn.

Celebrating World Tourism Day 

In recognition of World Tourism Day on September 27 and its 2025 theme, Tourism and Sustainable Transformation, we’re celebrating tourism’s power to uplift. Destination Toronto’s Relax, Recharge, Renew program, supporting caregivers of children with complex needs, embodies that impact — and recently earned a Skift IDEA Award. Thank you to our tourism industry donors who make the program possible.

August 2025 Monthly Accommodation Report

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

Destination Canada Toolkit to Communicate the Value of Tourism in Canada

The toolkit provides ready-to-use resources and materials to help showcase how tourism delivers economic impacts, creates jobs, supports businesses, and showcases thriving communities across Canada.

Sébastien Benedict Appointed President and CEO of TIAC

The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) has appointed Sébastien Benedict as President and CEO. With expertise in public affairs, government relations, and leadership, Sébastien will guide Canada’s tourism industry through a period of opportunity and renewal.

The RAISE Grant Program is Now Open

The Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE) is a grant program (2025-26) that supports Indigenous, Black and other racialized entrepreneurs who live and operate their business in Ontario with a one-time grant of $10,000.