Toronto Tourism

[Tewder]

I am not comparing US to Canada. Canada doesn't even have a culture, and I wouldn't compare its culture to anything.

Oh my... ok, trying to be positive: if regionalism is lost on somebody how could they ever hope to detect differences between Canada and the USA, never mind regional differences within Canada (aside from the obvious Quebec/ROC divide, I'm assuming).

To turn kkgg7's arguement on itself it would be like claiming there's no cultural differences across China because they all have black hair and speak 'asian'. The fact that one isn't educated enough to see and appreciate the differences doesn't mean they aren't there... and it's obnoxious, quite frankly, to stubbornly insist you're right when others who know better explain why you're wrong.

 

[yin_yang]

Oh my... ok, trying to be positive: if regionalism is lost on somebody how could they ever hope to detect differences between Canada and the USA, never mind regional differences within Canada (aside from the obvious Quebec/ROC divide, I'm assuming).

To turn kkgg7's arguement on itself it would be like claiming there's no cultural differences across China because they all have black hair and speak 'asian'. The fact that one isn't educated enough to see and appreciate the differences doesn't mean they aren't there... and it's obnoxious, quite frankly, to stubbornly insist you're right when others who know better explain why you're wrong.

pwnage.

 

[adma]

If coming from an "older, richer" culture is a formula for cultural enlightenment, then the riches of Rome, Florence, Venice, etc would somehow explain Jersey Shore.

 

[GenerationW]

If coming from an "older, richer" culture is a formula for cultural enlightenment, then the riches of Rome, Florence, Venice, etc would somehow explain Jersey Shore.

Except that the number of Jersey Shore-ites whose families originated from Rome, Florence or Venice likely approaches if not equals zero.

 

[adma]

Still, they're making a cultural claim.

 

[jaycola]

Necroposting this thread alive again.

Toronto has a lot to offer tourists and more is being developed all the time.

So many things to do this summer in the city. Great festivals, museums, restaurants and entertainment.

The casino is already on the table.

I heard an outfit out of Vermont wants to build a canopy zip line into the Don Valley.
I'd still like to see an urban zipline. Down through one of the skyscraper canyons of the city.

 

[coolcanadian]

Necroposting this thread alive again.

Toronto has a lot to offer tourists and more is being developed all the time.

So many things to do this summer in the city. Great festivals, museums, restaurants and entertainment.

The casino is already on the table.

I heard an outfit out of Vermont wants to build a canopy zip line into the Don Valley.
I'd still like to see an urban zipline. Down through one of the skyscraper canyons of the city.

You can see my view on the casino in that thread. The billion dollar proposal would be amazing if it goes through!!

Where did you hear about the zipline? That would be amazing!

Toronto is doing so great, and it will only get better!

We were extremely lucky with Canada's Wonderland this year. They added so much!

Leviathan and re-themed area, the Dinosaur experience, new 3-D movie, International Coke World, a revamped front gate, a new circus show. The list goes on

 

[jn_12]

A casino won't put a dent in Toronto's tourism numbers. It'll act as furthering our depth (just like the aquarium), but given the ubiquitous nature of casinos nowadays, it's not going to be a draw in its own right.

The biggest problem with Toronto's tourism sector is marketing. The fact that Toronto Tourism has abandoned Twitter at a time when it's (I would argue) the most powerful social media platform for the tourism sector is appalling. I would question what type of return are stakeholders getting from their DMO?

 

[TheTigerMaster]

Toronto has been ranked 10th best city to travel to in 2015 by Lonely Planet: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/best-in-travel/cities/10-toronto?detail=1

 

[TrickyRicky]

Nov. 10th quick answer: Low Canadian dollar. If the dollar remains low or falls further I think next summer will be a big tourist year for Toronto.

 

[TheTigerMaster]

Nov. 10th quick answer: Low Canadian dollar. If the dollar remains low or falls further I think next summer will be a big tourist year for Toronto.

Well last year was already a big year for tourism. I don't see why this year and next year wouldn't be the same. But, yes, I do agree that the lower dollar will help quite a bit.

 

[Riverdale Rink Rat]

Toronto has been ranked 10th best city to travel to in 2015 by Lonely Planet: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/best-in-travel/cities/10-toronto?detail=1

LOVE the shot Lonely Planet used for this! Harbourfront will be awesome this summer.

 

[Johnny Au]

Combine that with the Pan Am Games and Toronto would have a great summer 2015 for tourism.

 

[nfitz]

Combine that with the Pan Am Games and Toronto would have a great summer 2015 for tourism.

How? Big events like the 2010 Winter Olympics, 2012 Summer Olympics, and 2014 World Cup reduced tourism in those areas, as the number of people staying away to avoid the whole things exceeds those coming for event.

It might help places with little to no tourism in the first place (Atlanta, Salt Lake City, etc.). But does nothing for places like London, Brazil, Vancouver, and Toronto which already have strong tourism.

 

[Tewder]

How? Big events like the 2010 Winter Olympics, 2012 Summer Olympics, and 2014 World Cup reduced tourism in those areas, as the number of people staying away to avoid the whole things exceeds those coming for event.

That's a pretty bold statement of fact considering you have no documentation. Please provide, or at least reword as the personal opinion it is.

A cursory look at Vancouver 2010 indicates numerous benefits to Vancouver and Canadian tourism:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/vancouver-olympics-drove-big-tourism-boost-1.1076592

At the very least this gives us something objective to discuss.

Of course the Pan Ams will boost interest in Toronto. The dollar is low and Toronto is enormously accessible to major markets in the United States. They've already started the media blitz:

[video=youtube;nMv2dlC2JFQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMv2dlC2JFQ[/video]

I wouldn't be entirely shocked if there is a 'Rob Ford' factor at play here too, given the media exposure he has provided for the city (as infamous as it may be).