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Toronto welcomes visitors to get wrapped-up in the season with new holiday packages
October 28, 2008
Toronto, ON - This season visitors traveling to Toronto can catch the festive spirit of the holidays with exclusive special offers and trip packages starting from $289 per couple. Packages feature the best of accommodations with breakfast for two.
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New block of tickets for NFL action in Toronto on sale now
October 20, 2008
Toronto, ON – A new block of tickets is available through specially priced packages at www.BillsTorontoTickets.com for fans travelling to Toronto to watch the Buffalo Bills take on the Miami Dolphins at Rogers Centre on December 7th.
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Tourism Toronto launches SeeTorontoNow.com making it easier for travellers to plan a trip to Toronto
October 13, 2008
Toronto, ON – Travellers considering a trip to Toronto can start planning their experience with www.SeeTorontoNow.com. With an improved calendar, interactive mapping and more trip packages, www.SeeTorontoNow.com takes the stress out of planning travel to Toronto.
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Toronto's tourism businesses provide weekend getaways to inspiring local families
August 14, 2008
Toronto, ON – Every weekend two local families of children with special needs will have a chance torelax and indulge at some of Toronto’s top hotels, theatre shows, sports events, attractions and restaurants on three-day getaways.
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Catch a game in Toronto this summer: Exclusive blocks of tickets available for NFL, soccer All-Stars and other top sports events
July 8, 2008
Toronto, ON – A special block of tickets to the August 14th game between the Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers is on sale now only through Tourism Toronto. Sports fans can get in on the NFL action with packages.
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Toronto events add sizzle to the summer season - Hotel packages starting from $89
June 18, 2008
Toronto, ON – Discover summer in Toronto with a full line-up of festival celebrations, dramatic performing arts and edge-of-your-seat sports action for only $89 per night. This summer season Toronto has something for everyone.
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Russell Peters teams with Tourism Toronto as Global Ambassador for Toronto
May 15, 2008
Toronto, ON – Hometown comic Russell Peters is teaming up with Tourism Toronto to become Toronto’s first Global Ambassador. Tourism Toronto today announced the new partnership with Mr. Peters, a Toronto native who plays to sold-out stadiums around the world.
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Tourism Toronto announces scholarships at 10 Ontario colleges and universities
May 15, 2008
Toronto, ON – Tourism Toronto announced a new series of academic awards today to help develop the next generation of leaders in tourism and hospitality.
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Tourism Toronto plants trees locally and Toronto's green story globally
April 22, 2008
Toronto, ON – More than 200 staff and members of Tourism Toronto planted trees and other plants in urban parks and spaces, including at the city’s two downtown convention centres – the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and the Direct Energy Centre.
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March Break in Toronto - Get in on the action
February 22, 2008
Toronto, ON – March Break in Toronto offers a full calendar of events, shows and attractions to keep kids and parents alike intrigued and entertained. Affordable packages and specials make it easier to explore new adventures and rediscover a familiar place.
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Special deals make for a weekend of Family Day fun in Toronto
Febuary 6, 2008
Toronto, ON – Start a family tradition and celebrate Ontario’s new Family Day weekend in Toronto. Exciting attractions, top theatre and events make for a lot of classic Toronto family moments, for a lot less. Great family package deals include something for parents and kids alike.
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Record year for tourism to Toronto in 2007
January 31, 2008
Toronto, ON –Toronto took another step forward as a global tourism destination in 2007, welcoming a record 10,660,000 overnight visitors. Tourism Toronto’s marketing and sales programs focused on attracting high-value customers.
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