One of the most threatened sectors during financial constraints is tourism. Tourism which normally represents a driving force for a country’s economy. In Toronto alone, in fact, it employs over 70,000 people. And in order to boost it, in the quiter but even colder months of the year, Toronto Spotlight has set up campaign 2 for 1. Let’s find out what it is all about.
Tourism: driving force for the economy
Toronto has endless attractions to offer to residents and tourists from all over the world. But if summer, with its mild temperatures and beautiful sunny days, does not need incentives, in winter, on the contrary, visits are affected by huge drops. Over 27 million tourists last year chose Canada’s multi-ethnic metropolis as their travel destination. For an income that exceeds $ 10 billion. Nevertheless, even in the coldest months of the year there is a lot to see and visit. With the snow that whitens the city, then, suggestive landscapes are created and everything becomes more enchanting and magic. And to encourage the city tourism industry, the Toronto Spotlight 2 for 1 campaign was launched, with the approval of the mayor, John Tory, and Scott Beck, President and CEO of Tourism Toronto.
In practice, there will be discounts on the prices of the entrace of over 30 city’s points of interest. In this way, tourists, but also residents, are encouraged to abandon the warmth of the houses for a day and go out to discover the most beautiful monuments. The promotions are valid for four Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, between January and March. It starts with the weekend from 31 to February, 2nd. Then from 7 to 9 and from 21 to 23 February and, finally, the last weekend included is from 28 to March, 1st. Thus, an attempt is made to stimulate visits even in winter by giving those who take this opportunity the possibility of seeing city under an other guise.
The points of interest included in the Toronto Spotlight campaign
As we said, there are about thirty points of interest, monuments, museums, restaurants, and city tours included in the promotion, as well as discounts also with FlyGTA Airlines. Among the museums there are the Aga Khan, Gibson House, Mackenzie House, Scarborough, Contemporary Art Museum. But also Montgomery’s Inn, Spadina Museum Historic House & Gardens and Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Center. Also included are Casa Loma, the Canadian Opera Company and the Fort York National Historic Site. Theaters include the Crow’s Theater, Famous People Players, Elgin & Winter Garden Theater Center, The Second City. Visits with reduced tickets also to the Soulpepper Theater Company and to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Another must-see is the Ontario Science Center. The CN Tower, the zoo and Ripley’s Aquarium cannot be missed.
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The list also includes the Canadian Stage, Colborne Lodge, the Harborfront Center and The Market Gallery. And how can you miss an adventure at Escape Manor? For those who, however, are planning a food tour, the offers proposed by Toronto Spotlight also concern many restaurants and breweries. Chopsticks and Forks, Culinary Adventure Co, Eating Through TO, Lob, Steam Whistle Brewing, Tasty Tours and Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament are on the list. Finally, discounts also for tours and guided visits. The 2 x 1 is valid for City Sightseeing Toronto, Go Tours Canada, Haunted Walk of Toronto and Toronto Bicycle Tours. The list of sites and attractions where you can enjoy discounts and promotions is, as we have seen, rich and rewarding. There is, therefore, no excuse for not going out or planning a trip to enjoy a cold but exciting winter in Toronto.
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