Tourism Toronto

• Toronto lost $8.35B in tourist activity due to 1st year of COVID-19 pandemic

  Destination Toronto said when the Greater Toronto Area region is factored into the analysis, the economic losses grow from $8.35 billion to more than $14 billion.

  Economy

  Mar 4, 2021
  
• Coronavirus: Toronto’s tourism industry likely to lose billions in revenue, officials say

  Destination Toronto said tourism generated around $6.9 billion in direct spending in Toronto during 2019.

  Economy

  Jun 16, 2020
  
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• ‘Toronto’ sign at Nathan Phillips Square set to be replaced

  The sign, which is right next to the pond in front of Toronto city hall, was erected in 2015 as a temporary installation for the Pan American and Parapan American Games.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2019
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• Ontario government eliminates $13M in tourism funding to Toronto, Ottawa

  Andrew Weir of Tourism Toronto says they're evaluating what markets they can no longer promote Toronto in and what major conventions and events they can no longer bring to the city.

  Politics

  May 7, 2019
• Toronto saw record number of visitors in 2017: tourism officials

  As Toronto continues to make international headlines, most recently with Amazon's announcement the city is on the shortlist for its second headquarters, tourism officials say it's that kind of exposure that is driving a record-breaking amount of visitors to the area.

  Canada

  Jan 24, 2018
• Tourism Toronto debuts glitzy new video showcasing ‘Canada’s downtown’

  Tourism Toronto has released a new campaign promoting the city's downtown.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2017
• Americans flocking to Toronto in record numbers: Toronto Tourism

  Americans love visiting Toronto and statistics released by Toronto Tourism on Monday shows they are coming in record numbers.

  Canada

  Feb 8, 2016
• Are visa requirements hurting Pan Am tourism?

  The Games were supposed to draw tourists and spectators from across the hemisphere to Toronto. But Canada's complex visa requirements are prompting some to stay home.

  Canada

  Jul 15, 2015
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• Michael Chiklis gives Toronto valuable boost on social media

  Actor Michael Chiklis is wrapping up a run next week as unofficial tourism ambassador for Toronto.

  Entertainment

  Jul 3, 2015
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• Toronto sets tourism record with 14.3M overnight visitors in 2014

  A significant boost from U.S. and overseas visitors has helped set a new tourism record for the City of Toronto in 2014.

  Feb 12, 2015