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Weekly Update

JULY 31, 2020


WHAT'S IN THIS EMAIL
  1. Stage 3 starts today

  2. Register for the next Path to Reopening webinar

  3. CMF emergency support deadline


 

 

The August long weekend is here. Typically one of the busiest weekends for travel into the city, it looks a bit different this year –  especially when it comes to Toronto Caribbean Carnival. For 52 years, the Toronto Caribbean Carnival has been drawing visitors from all around the world in a celebration of Caribbean art and culture, culminating with a grand parade at the beginning of August. In 2020, Caribbean Carnival went virtual with a month-long online festival in July featuring interviews, conversations, cooking lessons and performances by international artists. This Saturday, the festival will host its first virtual grand parade beginning at 9 am – an event that draws more than a million people in person. Be sure to visit the Toronto Caribbean Carnival online to take part in a Toronto tradition we can’t wait to welcome back in person next year.

TORONTO ENTERS STAGE 3: RULES AND RE-OPENINGS FOR TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY

Stage 3 Means

 

Toronto officially enters Stage 3 today including the safe restart of nearly all businesses and public spaces. Here are the re-opening rules affecting the tourism and hospitality sector:

  • Restaurants and bars can offer indoor dining, provided that all patrons are seated when eating or drinking and that tables are separated by at least two metres or have physical barriers separating guests.
  • Restaurants must collect contact information from at least one person from each party and keep it for 30 days.
  • Tables are capped at no more than 10 (indoors and outdoors).
  • Staff must be screened for COVID-19 symptoms at the start of every shift.
  • Dancing is not allowed at restaurants or bars by patrons.
  • Live shows, performing arts and movie theatres can re-open with a limit of no more than 50 people at an indoor venue and no more than 100 people at an outdoor venue.
  • There is no attendance limit at drive-in movies.
  • Tours and guide services are capped at 50 guests for indoor tours and 100 people for outdoor tours.

Updated City of Toronto sectoral guidelines are available here

While Stage 3 means the safe re-opening of many businesses, some are still restricted including the following within our industry:

  • Nightclubs, except when serving patrons food or beverages and carrying on business in the same manner as a restaurant or bar
  • Amusement parks and water parks
  • Buffet-style food services
  • Private karaoke rooms, unless installed with a Plexiglas or other barrier

Under the City’s mask bylaw, all operators of indoor public spaces must post required bylaw signage and have a mandatory mask or face covering policy requiring customers and employees to wear a mask while indoors. The bylaw includes exemptions for those who cannot wear a mask for medical reasons, children under the age of two, and other accommodations. The bylaw also permits the temporary removal of a mask or face covering when receiving services or having a meal. 

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SOCIAL CONTENT UPDATE

Destination Toronto continues to collaborate with partners throughout the city to showcase how to experience Toronto while also staying safe. 

  • Casa Loma Dinner in the Gardens - Social ambassador @dineandfash took us to dinner in the Casa Loma gardens, now open for outdoor dining complete with views of the Toronto skyline and iconic castle in the background (an Instagram fan favourite!)
  • Hockey Hall of Fame – Embracing Toronto’s NHL hub city status, @goingawesomeplaces took us inside the Hockey Hall of Fame for his first-time visit and shared tips on what you need to know before you go

  • To Go Toronto weekly giveaway – This week’s Takeout Day featured Game Day-themed eats for our virtual dinner to come together for Toronto sports and featured Hemingway’s Bar and Restaurant for the giveaway

Let’s keep promoting Toronto experiences and how locals and nearby visitors can take in the city safely.

If you’re interested in collaborating with us, let us know here:

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Edge Event Series: The Path to Reopening

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THE PATH TO REOPENING: MARKETING NOW - BUILDING CONFIDENCE

Register today for Destination Toronto’s next webinar in the EDGE Event Path to Reopening Series.

The global pandemic has reset the rules when it comes to how businesses are approaching marketing efforts. 

Join us as we outline the latest data trends and insight into visitor sentiment, followed by a panel of industry experts discussing how businesses can adapt their marketing to respond to the new needs and expectations of customers and delegates. 

  • Oliver Martin, Partner, Twenty31 Consulting Inc.
  • James Sauter, Partner, Rove Marketing 
  • Jon Mamela, EVP Marketing and CMO, Destination Toronto 

Plus a panel discussion featuring marketing experts from the industry. Names to be announced soon.  

DATE: AUGUST 6, 2020

TIME: 10 – 11:30 am

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CMF EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUND PHASE 2: APPLICATION DEADLINE AUGUST 5

A reminder that the deadline to apply for the CMF COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund Phase 2 is Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Funding is available for venues, festivals, agents, managers, and promoters. Be sure to apply as soon as possible and avoid waiting until the deadline date.

More eligibility requirements, FAQs and the application process here.

Direct questions about the funding can be sent to phase2@factor.ca.

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GOVERNMENT UPDATE:
TEMPERATURE SCREENING REQUIRED FOR TRAVELLERS AT CANADIAN AIRPORTS

Four major Canadian airports will begin taking passengers’ temperatures starting this week. The federal government says temperature screening stations are set up at airports in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Toronto. Transport Canada says temperature screening will be expanded to another 11 airports by September.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

TIFF announces feature film lineup: TIFF has announced the lineup of titles selected for the 45th Toronto International Film Festival. This year’s features represent a diverse selection of the highest-quality films from around the globe. TIFF runs from Sept 10-19.  

Cineplex re-opening theatres in Toronto: Cineplex has announced that it will be reopening 25 movie theatres across the province including eight in Toronto. Cineplex movie theatres across the province will now be allowed to seat 50 guests per auditorium starting Friday, July 31.

 

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