Record 28.2M Toronto tourists generated $9.1B in spending last year: report
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The destination marketing organization said Wednesday those figures — which are both records — resulted in nearly $13.5 billion in economic impact for Canada’s largest city.
Some 28.2 million Toronto tourists generated $9.1 billion in spending last year, Destination Toronto says.
The destination marketing organization said Wednesday that those figures — which are both records — resulted in nearly $13.5 billion in economic impact for Canada’s largest city.
“Against a backdrop of shifting trade policies, tariffs and economic uncertainty, Toronto solidified its position as a top global destination,” Andrew Weir, president and CEO of Destination Toronto, said in a news release.
“Our visitor economy showed strong resilience, as Toronto has what travellers and meeting planners are seeking — compelling experiences paired with a warm welcome.”
International arrivals were the fastest-growing segment of tourism to Toronto last year, rising eight per cent to 1.4 million visitors, led by growth from the U.K. and Germany, up 12 and 10 per cent, respectively, the organization stated.
Domestic visits remained the largest segment at 25 million visitors, increasing three per cent as Canadian travel to the U.S. declined, with more Canadians travelling within their own country. The U.S. market was the second-largest segment with 1.9 million visitors, down six per cent from the previous year.
Major meetings and events were a driving force behind the record year, Destination Toronto said.
Toronto hosted 74 major meetings with an estimated 378,000 delegates in 2025, a 51 per cent year-over-year increase resulting in $982 million in economic impact.
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