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Toronto is a top destination for meetings, conferences, and events, offering a fusion of world-class venues, cultural diversity, and a thriving business ecosystem. Whether it comes to organizing a large-scale industry conference or an intimate corporate gathering, Toronto provides the perfect environment for a successful event. From its unparalleled accessibility to its vibrant cultural scene, here are some compelling reasons why meeting planners should consider hosting their next event in Canada's largest city.
A Spirit of Creativity & Innovation
Toronto is a place where ways of thinking are remixed—creating new ideas and new inspiration from a mosaic of voices. Diversity thrives in Toronto as the city proudly represents 230+ nationalities. With a population from various corners of the globe, Toronto boasts a rich pool of professionals with a wealth of expertise, ensuring that industry events held in the city benefit from a wide range of valuable perspectives and insights.A Vibrant Hub for Businesses
Toronto has a strong business ecosystem and is a leader in multiple sectors including life sciences, finance, tech, advanced manufacturing, and food and beverage. This engaged business community makes the city a prime location for industry events with an established infrastructure to support meetings of all sizes. Toronto's convention centers provide various meeting and event spaces along with unique catering to audiovisual services, so meeting planners can rely on experienced professionals to make their event a success.Convenience & Accessibility
Toronto is North America's fourth-most populous city, and Canada's most visited destination. The city is served by two international airports, connecting to 200 destinations across 55 countries. With over 135 million people living within a 90-minute flight, it's incredibly accessible. Once in the city, getting around is hassle-free, thanks to extensive public transportation, ride-sharing services, and bike-share programs.A Connected Community
Toronto's hospitality, business, and government sectors recognize and highly value the importance of the events industry. In this city, you'll discover a wide range of experts, venues, vendors, and services, all dedicated to supporting and surpassing your meeting and conference objectives.Globally Inspired Food & Nightlife
Toronto's culinary scene is as diverse as the city itself, offering a rich tapestry of flavors from around the globe. With over 7,500 restaurants, indulge in world-class fine dining to authentic street food. A testament to the city's incredible food selections, Toronto was the first in Canada with MICHELIN Guide-recognized restaurants. Whether you're craving upscale fusion cuisine, fresh farm-to-table meals, or hidden neighborhood gems, the dynamic food scene will leave a lasting impression on any visitor.Team Toronto
Team Toronto consists of dedicated and knowledgeable ambassadors ready to collaborate in delivering exceptional conventions, conferences, meetings, and events that elevate expectations and boost attendance. Take advantage of Destination Toronto's award-winning 6ix Stack Attendance Marketing Program to generate excitement and successfully promote your event in the city.Find more reasons to meet in Toronto.
