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Toronto records a record-breaking 2025 for tourism.
Summary
Direct tourism spending reached $9.1 billion in 2025, generating nearly $13.5 billion in economic impact, and international arrivals rose 8% to 1.4 million visitors.
Content
Toronto reported strong tourism results for 2025, with direct visitor spending and overall economic impact reaching new highs. Destination Toronto framed the results against a backdrop of shifting trade policies, tariffs and economic uncertainty. The agency's president and CEO, Andrew Weir, said the city showed resilience and offered experiences that attract travellers and meeting planners. Both international and domestic travel contributed to the gains.
Key figures:
- Direct tourism spending was $9.1 billion, exceeding the previous year's record by 4%.
- The total economic impact generated was nearly $13.5 billion.
- Thirty-seven percent of tourism spending came from U.S. and international markets.
- International arrivals rose 8% to 1.4 million visitors, led by increases from the U.K. (12%) and Germany (10%).
- Domestic visitation remained the largest segment at 25 million visitors, up 3% as travel by Canadians to the U.S. declined.
Summary:
The reported figures indicate a stronger visitor economy in Toronto for 2025 and highlight resilience amid broader economic uncertainty. Undetermined at this time.
