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Toronto and New York City sign city-to-city partnership to boost travel between the two destinations

2017/10/19

To celebrate the partnership, Air Canada offers sale fares between the two destinations Tourism Toronto and NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organizations for their respective cities, have signed an official partnership to boost tourism between Toronto and New York City. This is the first ever city-to-city tourism partnership of its kind for Toronto and the first Canadian partnership for NYC & Company. The two-year alliance includes a collaboration agreement between the two destination marketing organizations, the exchange of marketing…

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Planning and making the most of your Toronto city visit

2017/03/01

By Marian Staresinic Meeting and event planners tend to always be the ones with their finger on the pulse of any given city. Whether they’re just visiting or call somewhere home, their clients look to them to entertain a variety of people on multiple levels while understanding their needs and introducing new event ideas, locations and experiences for business, pleasure or both at once. I recently had the opportunity to connect with a long-time colleague and director of sales in…

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Toronto selected to host Canada’s largest travel delegation from China

2016/10/12

Toronto to welcome 6,000 elite salespeople from NU SKIN Greater China Toronto has won its bid to host the largest travel delegation ever to come from China to Canada. The Chinese incentive travel group, NU Skin Greater China, will send 6,000 of its elite salespeople to Toronto in 2018, following a signing ceremony held this week in Shanghai between NU Skin officials, Tourism Toronto and the Ontario Minister of International Trade. This travel program is estimated to generate $8.3 million in visitor spending in Ontario. This coveted win is part of Tourism Toronto’s…

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Bolstered by 725 meetings and events, record tourism spending bolsters Toronto regional economy

2016/02/09

Most international visitors ever, most hotel nights sold as Toronto’s global appeal expands Tourism in Toronto increased for the sixth consecutive year in 2015 as the destination welcomed a record 14.03 million overnight visitors, Tourism Toronto announced recently. A further 26 million people travelled to Toronto for day trips, totaling 40.4 million visitors for the year in Canada’s most-visited destination. Visitors to Toronto spent $7.2 billion during their trips, the highest amount of economic activity the sector has ever generated.…

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Johanne Bélanger named President and CEO of Tourism Toronto

2015/08/18

Tourism Toronto recently announced that Johanne Bélanger has been appointed President and CEO, effective September 1, 2015. Ms. Bélanger was President of Freeman Audio Visual Canada for the past 10 years and, throughout her career, has been a globally recognized leader in exhibitions and events. She also served as Chair of Tourism Toronto’s Board of Directors from 2012 to 2014 and has been a member of the Board since 2009. She has served as President of the Board of Directors…

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Union Pearson Express air rail link boosts Toronto’s appeal for meeting planners

2015/02/23

Express rail service between Toronto Pearson Airport and Union Station begins in spring 2015 With 2015 shaping up as a banner year for Toronto’s convention and meetings business, completion of the long-awaited express air rail link between the airport and downtown is being hailed as a major new asset for the industry. Union Pearson Express (UP Express) will begin service next spring, offering air travellers a reliable 25-minute trip from Toronto Pearson Airport’s Terminal 1 to Union Station in the…

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Metro Toronto Convention Centre is first Canadian venue to achieve international sustainability standard certification for meetings and events

2013/12/12

Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC), Canada’s premier convention and meeting facility, has become the first conference venue in Canada to be certified to a new international sustainability standard. The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Certification is awarded to venues that achieve high standards in environmentally sustainable meetings, trade shows, and conferences. The venue standard is one of nine standards introduced by the meetings, conventions, exhibitions and events industry in 2012 to provide event planners and suppliers with specifications…

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Toronto gains international acclaim for sustainable meetings and events

2013/10/08

First city outside the U.S. to receive prestigious certification Tourism Toronto has become the first convention and visitors association outside of the United States to reach a new international sustainability standard. The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Certification is awarded to destinations that achieve high standards in environmentally sustainable meetings, trade shows, and conferences. Tourism Toronto has been recognized as achieving Level One certification. “Toronto and our partners in the convention centres and hotel industry place a high…

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Business travel boosts Toronto’s hotel sales record

2012/02/02

Business travel and in particular, convention and meetings bookings continue to provide solid, long-term business for the region. In July 2011, Toronto won one of the most prestigious and sought-after meetings in the world as Microsoft chose the city for its 2012 Worldwide Partner Conference. More than 15,000 people are expected to attend, representing technology companies in 130 countries. Over 500 events take place during the conference and at least 30 hotels across the Toronto region will host delegates.

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News & Articles - Tourism Toronto

Toronto and New York City sign city-to-city partnership to boost travel between the two destinations

Planning and making the most of your Toronto city visit

Toronto selected to host Canada’s largest travel delegation from China

Bolstered by 725 meetings and events, record tourism spending bolsters Toronto regional economy

Johanne Bélanger named President and CEO of Tourism Toronto

Union Pearson Express air rail link boosts Toronto’s appeal for meeting planners

Metro Toronto Convention Centre is first Canadian venue to achieve international sustainability standard certification for meetings and events

Toronto gains international acclaim for sustainable meetings and events

Business travel boosts Toronto’s hotel sales record

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