117 Toronto businesses receive over $9.5M in tourism recovery support
Summary
- The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario"As we move past the acute phase of the pandemic, Canadas tourism sector is showing strong signs of growth. As we move to revival and growth, we continue to provide targeted support to businesses and communities so they can deliver unforgettable experiences as well as make significant investments in resilient public infrastructure. - Tyler J. Seguin, Co-Artistic Director, Guild Festival Theatre"We are so grateful for the support of the regional tourism organization and FedDev Ontario; they provided us with the boost we needed to come back to life after having presented only digital work and online gatherings for two years. - Lucy Eveleigh, Executive Director, The Toronto Fringe"The pandemic highlighted the importance of a strong visitor economy for the vitality of our local businesses. Operating in partnership with the City of Toronto, the Greater Toronto Hotel Association and the Ontario Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, Destination Toronto markets and promotes the city to global travellers, attracts and supports major meetings and events, and supports local businesses to maximize the opportunities of visitor spending.About FedDev OntarioFor 13 years, the Government of Canada, through has worked to advance and diversify the southern Ontario economy through funding opportunities and business services that support innovation, growth and job creation in Canadas most populous region.