Ontario’s tourism industry is evolving — and so are the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Join us on April 7 for the Tourism Opportunities Forum — a one-day, high-impact event designed for tourism leaders, municipalities, and industry partners to gain the latest insights and move forward with clarity, strategy, and momentum.
This year’s forum focuses on growth and productivity, with tactical sessions that will help you turn insight into action.
✅ Get expert-led guidance on:
- The Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT): Implementation, best practices, and strategies for growth
- Market trends, tariff impacts, and visitor insights to help shape your plans for 2025/26
- Ontario’s new Tourism Strategy
- Real-world solutions to common industry challenges through peer-led workshops and roundtables
Expect a full day of collaboration, discussion, and practical tools you can take back to your organization or community. Tourism Opportunities Forum is your chance to connect, learn, and move forward together.
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Explore hotel options through Destination Toronto: StayDestinationToronto
AGENDA
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Overview by TIAO & The Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT)
Andrew Siegwart, TIAO
Big Picture Thinking
Tony Elenis, Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA)
Alex Howell, Airbnb
Michael Crockatt, Ottawa Tourism
Alison Migneault, Tourism Kingston
Collaboration & Implementation
Patti Kendall, Blue Mountain Village Association (BMVA)
Gordon Orr, Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI)
Britnie Bazylewski, Town of Lincoln
Tim Hendry, The Blue Mountains
Stu Frith, Property Valet
Q&A Session
An open discussion with all panelists
Market Insights & Future Opportunities
Overview by Destination Ontario & Context Research Group
US Pulse Study Update, Consumer Sentiment Update, and Opportunities for 2025/2026
Vincenza Ronaldi, Destination Ontario
William Schatten, Context Research Group Inc.
Alexander Mazanik, Context Research Group Inc.
The Ontario Tourism Strategy
Andrew Siegwart, TIAO
Wrap Up
Andrew Siegwart, TIAO
TOF2025 attendees get a complimentary pass to Restaurants Canada’s RC Show Opening Night Reception!
What better way to celebrate RC Show’s 80th anniversary edition then with a birthday soiree! What is best known as Opening Night Reception, this year will be an ode to RC Show’s eight incredible decades. Open your minds to an enchanting urban garden experience. A celebration of sustainability and innovation. Blending culinary and beverage theatre, interactivity, and creativity. An unforgettable journey full of life, connection, heritage and culinary artistry. A memorable celebration you don’t want to miss.
Attendees can join us post-event at Restaurants Canada’s Opening Night Reception, as well as get a complimentary pass to attend the RC Show later in the week.
TOF2025 attendees will receive their discount code post-registration!
Registration
When
Location
- 100 Princes' Blvd #1, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3, Canada
