Terminal 2: Preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2026™️

In this issue:

• Mobilizing the Creator Community Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™;

• FIFA World Cup 26™ Briefing Recording and Resources Now Available;

• Inside the Buyer Meetings at Rendez-vous Canada, and more.

Mobilizing the Creator Community Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™

Ahead of FIFA World Cup™, Destination Toronto and Toronto Travel Massive co-hosted Game On, Toronto at The Well, convening 40 local creators to explore how Toronto storytellers can shape perceptions, spotlight businesses creating unique experiences, and inspire visitors to experience more of the city.

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FIFA World Cup 26™ Briefing Recording and Resources Now Available 

Last week, Destination Toronto hosted its final virtual briefing with representatives from Toronto’s FIFA Secretariat, the City of Toronto, TTC, Metrolinx and Toronto Police Services. The briefing covered Toronto’s Host City plans, including updates on transportation, safety, citywide operations, participation opportunities, and resources to support business and community preparedness. FIFA has also released a Know Before You Go guide for Toronto Stadium that includes info on the bag policy, ticketing, wayfinding and more. International fans will need to present a valid passport if consuming alcohol on site.

Inside the Buyer Meetings at Rendez-vous Canada 

A record number of international travel buyers and Canadian tourism sellers gathered in Toronto last week for Rendez-vous Canada (RVC), allowing buyers to experience the city firsthand. Read our RVC recap for some of the key opportunities, trends, and market insights emerging from the event.

Building Future Business at IMEX Frankfurt

At IMEX Frankfurt, the Toronto team completed over 200 global planner meetings including hosting the IAPCO Destination Partner Breakfast, generating new leads and future business opportunities for the city. Toronto’s immersive MirrorDome activation attracted strong engagement in a high-traffic area of the conference show floor, which saw 13,000 attendees and more than 4,500 buyers from 94 countries.

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Toronto Continues to Build International Momentum

Destination Toronto continues to raise the city’s profile with international audiences through earned media highlighting Toronto’s culture, experiences, architecture, sports, and major events. Recent coverage includes FIFA-related stories in Parade, Observer, Le Journal de Montreal, and Smart Meetings; Toronto’s growing women’s sports scene in Conde Nast Traveler; and a Frank Gehry feature in Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (F.A.Z.), one of Germany’s leading national newspapers.

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April 2026 Monthly Accommodation Report

The Monthly Accommodation Report outlines hotel and short-term rental market performance. 

Industry News

Pride in Toronto: Celebrating Diversity, Inclusion and Community 

June is Pride Month, with celebrations all month long. Check out some of the vibrant cultural programming that makes Toronto one of the most welcoming and inclusive cities in the world. 

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Celebrate Indigenous History Month in Toronto 

June is National Indigenous History Month. Learn about Indigenous culture, history and art in Tkaranto (Toronto) this month and throughout the year.

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AccessFest Highlights Inclusive Experiences in Toronto

It’s National AccessAbility Week and AccessFest is returning on June 6, 2026 at David Pecaut Square, a free public festival focused on celebrating, advocating, and activating for accessibility and inclusion in the city.

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