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Ontario Hospitality Industry Statistics

In 2022, Ontario hospitality generated $18.7B in revenue—4.8% of provincial GDP—see how wages, staffing, and business counts break down by demand.
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Ontario Hospitality Industry Statistics
Felix ZimmermannWritten by Felix Zimmermann·Edited by Olivia Thornton·Fact-checked by Claire Beaumont
Last verified Jul 14, 2026
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Ontario’s hospitality industry spans restaurants, licensed bars, and accommodation—from hotels and motels to bed and breakfasts. In this guide, you’ll explore how employment (including full- and part-time roles) and average wages support a business landscape of tens of thousands of establishments. We also connect sector performance to travel demand, from domestic and U.S. overnight visitors to international stays, and track shifts like online booking, contactless payments, and sustainability certifications.

Key Takeaways

  • In 2022, Ontario's hospitality sector employed 512,300 individuals, accounting for 13.2% of total provincial employment
  • Full-time employment in Ontario hospitality reached 285,400 jobs in Q4 2023, up 4.5% from 2022
  • Part-time workers comprised 47% of Ontario hospitality workforce in 2023, totaling 240,900 employees
  • Ontario had 28,450 restaurants and foodservice outlets in 2023
  • 4,920 hotels and motels operated in Ontario as of 2022, totaling 145,200 rooms
  • Bed and breakfast establishments: 1,850 in Ontario 2023
  • Ontario hospitality sector generated $18.7 billion in revenue in 2022, representing 4.8% of provincial GDP
  • Foodservice revenue in Ontario reached $22.4 billion in 2023, up 9.2% from 2022
  • Accommodation revenue totaled $6.8 billion in Ontario 2023
  • Ontario welcomed 148 million overnight trips in 2023, 42% involving hospitality stays
  • International visitors to Ontario: 12.4 million in 2023, spending $10.2B on hospitality
  • US overnight visitors: 8.7 million to Ontario 2023
  • Ontario hospitality sustainability adoption: 72% of establishments certified green by 2023
  • Digital booking penetration: 68% of reservations online in Ontario hospitality 2023
  • Contactless payment usage: 89% in Ontario restaurants 2023

In 2023, Ontario hospitality employed over half a million workers, grew revenue, and rapidly adopted digital and sustainability trends.

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Employment30 stats

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In 2022, Ontario's hospitality sector employed 512,300 individuals, accounting for 13.2% of total provincial employment
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Full-time employment in Ontario hospitality reached 285,400 jobs in Q4 2023, up 4.5% from 2022
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Part-time workers comprised 47% of Ontario hospitality workforce in 2023, totaling 240,900 employees
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Average hourly wage in Ontario hospitality was $21.45in 2023, 12% above minimum wage
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Youth employment (15-24) in hospitality was 112,000 in Ontario 2022, 22% of sector total
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Female workers made up 54.3% of Ontario hospitality employees in 2023
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Visible minorities represented 28.7% of hospitality workforce in Ontario 2022
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Indigenous employment in hospitality: 12,500 jobs in Ontario 2023
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Hospitality job vacancy rate in Ontario was 7.2% in 2023, highest in service sector
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45,200 new hospitality jobs created in Ontario from 2021-2023
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Ontario hospitality turnover rate averaged 32% annually in 2022
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Training programs enrolled 18,900 hospitality workers in Ontario 2023
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Unionized hospitality workers: 78,400 in Ontario 2022 (15% of total)
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Remote work in hospitality admin roles: 8% of Ontario jobs in 2023
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Seasonal employment peaked at 95,000 in Ontario summer 2023
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Hospitality employment growth in GTA: 6.8% YoY in 2023
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Northern Ontario hospitality jobs: 28,400 in 2022
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Eastern Ontario hospitality workforce: 42,100 employees 2023
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Average tenure in hospitality jobs Ontario: 4.2 years in 2022
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Disability employment rate in hospitality: 4.1% of Ontario workforce 2023
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Hospitality overtime hours averaged 3.2 per week in Ontario 2022
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Immigrant workers: 192,000 in Ontario hospitality 2023 (37.5%)
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Student workers in hospitality: 56,700 during academic year 2022 Ontario
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Senior workers (55+): 78,900 in Ontario hospitality 2023 (15.4%)
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Hospitality employment recovery post-COVID: 92% of 2019 levels by 2023 Ontario
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Freelance hospitality roles grew 12% to 15,200 in Ontario 2023
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Mental health leave taken by 11% of Ontario hospitality workers 2022
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Diversity training reached 65% of Ontario hospitality managers 2023
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Hospitality apprenticeships: 9,200 active in Ontario 2023
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Gender pay gap in hospitality: women earned 88% of men's wages Ontario 2022
Interpretation

Employment Interpretation

In Ontario’s hospitality employment landscape, the sector hired 512,300 people in 2022 and by 2023 it relied heavily on part-time work with 47% of the workforce totaling 240,900 employees, showing that flexibility in staffing remains a defining feature alongside rising full-time jobs and youth participation.

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Establishments25 stats

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Ontario had 28,450 restaurants and foodservice outlets in 2023
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4,920 hotels and motels operated in Ontario as of 2022, totaling 145,200 rooms
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Bed and breakfast establishments: 1,850 in Ontario 2023
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Licensed bars and taverns: 6,200 in Ontario 2022
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Campgrounds and RV parks: 1,200 sites with 45,000 campsites Ontario 2023
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Banquet halls and convention centers: 950 venues Ontario 2022
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Fast-food chains: 5,600 outlets in Ontario 2023
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Independent restaurants: 18,700 comprising 66% of total Ontario 2022
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Craft distilleries with public tasting rooms: 120 in Ontario 2023
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Wineries open to public: 180 in Ontario 2022
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GTA restaurant count: 12,800 establishments employing 250,000 in 2023
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Niagara Falls hospitality cluster: 2,100 hotels/motels and 1,500 eateries 2023
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Ottawa hospitality venues: 3,450 restaurants and 620 hotels 2022
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Average restaurant seating capacity Ontario: 85 seats per venue 2023
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New hospitality establishments opened: 1,240 in Ontario 2023
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Closures in hospitality: 890 outlets Ontario 2022 due to economic pressures
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Pubs with live entertainment licenses: 1,100 Ontario 2023
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Glamping sites: 350 operators with 8,500 units Ontario 2022
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Food trucks permitted: 2,400 active licenses Ontario urban areas 2023
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Resort properties: 420 full-service resorts Ontario 2023
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Coffee shops and cafes: 4,200 standalone in Ontario 2022
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Microbreweries: 320 with on-site pubs Ontario 2023
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Fine dining establishments with Michelin recognition potential: 45 Ontario 2023
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Cottages and cabins for rent: 12,500 units across 850 operators Ontario 2022
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Vegan/plant-based only restaurants: 210 in Ontario 2023
Interpretation

Establishments Interpretation

Ontario’s hospitality landscape is heavily restaurant driven, with 28,450 foodservice outlets in 2023, while accommodation and other establishment types are much smaller in scale, such as 4,920 hotels and motels with 145,200 rooms in 2022 and 1,850 bed and breakfasts in 2023.

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Revenue26 stats

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Ontario hospitality sector generated $18.7 billion in revenue in 2022, representing 4.8% of provincial GDP
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Foodservice revenue in Ontario reached $22.4 billion in 2023, up 9.2% from 2022
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Accommodation revenue totaled $6.8 billion in Ontario 2023
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GTA hospitality revenue: $12.5 billion in 2022, 65% of provincial total
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Tourism-related hospitality revenue: $14.2 billion in Ontario 2022
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Average revenue per hotel room in Ontario: $152/night in 2023
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Restaurant sales growth: 7.8% YoY to $19.1 billion Ontario 2023
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Event venue revenue in Ontario: $2.9 billion in 2022
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Craft brewery revenue contribution: $1.2 billion from 250+ breweries Ontario 2023
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Hospitality tax revenue to Ontario government: $3.4 billion in HST 2022
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Revenue per hospitality employee: $36,500average Ontario 2022
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Online booking revenue: 42% of total Ontario hospitality in 2023 ($10.8B)
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Winter tourism revenue boost: $4.1 billion to hospitality Ontario 2022-23
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Fine dining revenue segment: $2.7 billion in Ontario 2023
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Revenue loss from inflation: 5.2% adjusted for Ontario hospitality 2023
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Corporate event catering revenue: $1.8 billion Ontario 2022
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Revenue from international tourists: $5.6 billion Ontario hospitality 2023
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Quick-service restaurant revenue: $9.8 billion Ontario 2022 (45% of F&B)
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Revenue growth in Niagara region hospitality: 11.4% to $2.3B 2023
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Hospitality export services revenue (e.g., training): $450M Ontario 2022
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Average check size in Ontario restaurants: $28.50in 2023
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Revenue from loyalty programs: 8% uplift or $1.9B Ontario hospitality 2023
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Post-pandemic revenue recovery: 105% of 2019 levels Ontario hospitality 2023
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Revenue per available room (RevPAR) Ontario hotels: $128in 2023
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Bar and nightlife revenue: $3.2 billion Ontario 2022
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Agri-tourism hospitality revenue: $780M from 1,200 farms Ontario 2023
Interpretation

Revenue Interpretation

In the Revenue category, Ontario’s hospitality industry continued to expand with overall sector revenue of $18.7 billion in 2022 and foodservice climbing 9.2% to $22.4 billion in 2023, showing strong momentum especially as the GTA accounted for $12.5 billion in 2022.

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Tourism Visitors28 stats

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Ontario welcomed 148 million overnight trips in 2023, 42% involving hospitality stays
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International visitors to Ontario: 12.4 million in 2023, spending $10.2B on hospitality
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US overnight visitors: 8.7 million to Ontario 2023
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Domestic tourists from other provinces: 45 million visits Ontario 2022
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Niagara Falls annual visitors: 14.2 million in 2023, 90% staying overnight
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Toronto hotel guest nights: 18.5 million in 2023
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Average length of stay for tourists: 2.8 nights in Ontario hospitality 2023
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Summer peak visitors: 52 million trips Ontario hospitality July-Aug 2023
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Business travelers: 22% of Ontario hotel occupancy or 4.1M rooms 2023
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Family vacation stays: 38% of total Ontario hospitality bookings 2022
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Eco-tourism participants: 3.2 million visitors Ontario 2023
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Winter festival attendees: 5.8 million at events boosting hospitality Ontario 2022-23
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Cruise ship passengers: 120,000 docking in Ontario ports 2023
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GTA day trippers staying overnight: 9.4 million in 2023
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Ottawa tourist hotel stays: 4.2 million nights 2023
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Culinary tourists: 6.7 million visiting food festivals Ontario 2022
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Adventure tourism guests: 2.9 million in Ontario parks lodging 2023
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Conference delegates: 1.8 million attending 450 events Ontario 2023
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Repeat visitors rate: 68% of Ontario tourists in 2023 survey
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Millennials as % of hospitality guests: 34% or 28M stays Ontario 2022
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Luxury hospitality bookings: 1.2 million nights Ontario 2023
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Rural tourism stays: 11 million nights across 200 communities Ontario 2023
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Sports event tourists: 2.4 million for major games Ontario 2022
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Cultural site visitors staying overnight: 7.1 million Ontario 2023
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Airline arrivals driving hospitality: 16.5 million passengers Pearson 2023
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Group tour packages booked: 450,000 groups Ontario hospitality 2023
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Solo travelers: 12% of Ontario hotel guests or 2.1M stays 2022
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Pet-friendly stays: 3.8 million pet-accompanied nights Ontario 2023
Interpretation

Tourism Visitors Interpretation

In the tourism visitors picture, Ontario pulled in 148 million overnight trips in 2023 with 42% tied to hospitality stays, and strong international and US demand is sustaining momentum with 12.4 million international visitors spending $10.2B plus 8.7 million US overnight visitors.
report visual · Key figures

Ontario hospitality workforce: employment share and growth

Hospitality employs a sizable share of Ontario’s workforce and continues to grow, with full-time jobs increasing in 2023.

13.2%
In 2022, Ontario's hospitality sector employed 512,300 individuals, accounting for 13.2% of total provincial employment
4.5%
Full-time employment in Ontario hospitality reached 285,400 jobs in Q4 2023, up 4.5% from 2022
47%
Part-time workers comprised 47% of Ontario hospitality workforce in 2023, totaling 240,900 employees
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