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Canada’s Top Hotels Earn Condé Nast Traveller Award
2026/10/15

Canada’s top 10 hotels were recognized in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, showcasing the country’s exceptional hospitality, luxury, and unique travel experiences. Voted on by Condé Nast Traveller readers, the annual awards recognize hotels and travel experiences around the world. Leading the list is The Hazelton Hotel in Toronto, renowned for its elegant design, personalized service, and sophisticated atmosphere. Fogo Island Inn in Newfoundland and Labrador offers a remarkable remote escape, combining contemporary architecture with dramatic Atlantic…
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Shay Ristorante Opens in Toronto
2026/10/01

Lunaro Hospitality and executive chef Justin Friedlich have opened Shay Ristorante at 1055 Yonge Street. Shay Ristorante marks the first restaurant opening for both Friedlich and Lunaro Hospitality. Named after Friedlich’s daughter, Shay Ristorante is a deeply personal expression of his heritage and his story. The idea behind it is simple: every guest should feel like family, as though they were seated at the chef’s own table in his home, but with the elevated care and hospitality of an…
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The Hazelton Hotel Earns AAA Distinction
2026/09/18

The Hazelton Hotel has earned the prestigious AAA Five Diamond designation, a highly exclusive honour awarded to only two hotels in North America in 2026, making The Hazelton the only hotel in Canada to receive the distinction this year. The achievement marks another significant milestone for The Hazelton, further strengthening a record of recognition that includes Forbes Five-Star, Two MICHELIN Keys, and the #1 hotel ranking in Toronto on Tripadvisor. Together, these accolades place The Hazelton among the most…
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Air Canada Expands Toronto Routes
2026/09/17

Air Canada announced an ongoing network expansion at its Toronto global hub with the addition of four new international routes, plus improvements on two celebrated routes. Beginning in Summer 2027, Air Canada will launch new flights from Toronto to Oslo, Norway; Shannon, Ireland; and Nice, France. The airline is also resuming the Toronto to London-Heathrow Day-tripper service, boosting its Toronto to Shanghai flights to daily, and its new Toronto to Guatemala City flights launching this December will operate year-round.…
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New Private Event Venue Opening in Toronto
2026/09/17

Chef Nuit Regular and her husband and business partner, Jeff Regular, are set to open Up Events on October 1, a new private event venue located above their PAI restaurant in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District. Building on their partnership through PAI, Up Events is a collaboration between chef Regular, Jeff Regular and restaurateur Janet Zuccarini, founder and CEO of Gusto 54 Restaurant Group. The new space, located at 22 Duncan St., will bring the hospitality and culinary…
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Corporate Travel Spikes For 2026 World Cup
2026/06/11

As Canada prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hotel and flight bookings for business travel is spiking, according to data released by Navan. Business travel is up 46 per cent to the U.S. and a massive 295 per cent to Canada. “While headlines right now are focusing on softer-than-expected tourism demand and lagging leisure hotel bookings, our corporate data tells a different story,” said Dane Molter, SVP, Navan Group Travel Marketplace. “Companies are embracing the World Cup as the…
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Vision Plan Endorsed for Exhibition Place
2026/04/29

The Exhibition Place board of governors endorsed in principle the Exhibition Place Vision Plan and Concept Scenario, marking a significant step forward in the evolution of one of Toronto’s most important civic assets. The Vision Plan outlines the potential to transform Exhibition Place into a more connected, accessible and vibrant, year-round destination for residents and visitors. The Vision Plan builds on the site’s 192-acre footprint and existing infrastructure, focusing on improved connectivity, enhanced public realm, and the creation of…
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Chef Profile: Toben Kochman, Toben Food By Design
2026/03/12

Food has always been a central focus for Toben Kochman, chief culinary director and founder of Toben Food by Design in Toronto. “I started working in professional kitchens at the age of 18, just as a fun job as I was always interested in food and grew up in a family where food was a big focal point to family gatherings,” he says. Kochman received his culinary training at the Cordon Bleu in Paris, France, after which he worked…
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Record Visitors Boost Toronto’s Economy
2026/02/05

A record 28.2 million visitors came to Toronto in 2025, generating a record $9.1 billion in spending, with 37 per cent of spending coming from the U.S. and international markets, according to Destination Toronto. Generating nearly $13.5 billion in economic impact, the $9.1 billion in direct spending exceeded the previous year’s record by 4 per cent, reinforcing tourism’s role as one of the city’s most important export sectors. The daytrip and overnight visitation results are revealed in a report…
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GTHA Celebrates Spirit Awards Winners
2025/12/10

The Greater Toronto Hotel Association (GTHA) hosted its 12th-annual Spirit Awards gala at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The Spirit Awards celebrate the hard work and excellence of frontline workers who power the Greater Toronto area’s hotel and hospitality sectors. Staff were honoured across 19 categories ranging from administration and security to culinary and housekeeping. “This is now my third year attending the Spirit Awards as president and CEO of the association, and the momentum and excitement for celebrating…
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