Ontario Hospitality Industry Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Ontario Hospitality Industry Statistics

With Ontario hospitality reaching 285,400 full time jobs in Q4 2023 and wages averaging $21.45 in 2023, the sector looks sturdier than it has in years even as the vacancy rate sits at 7.2%. This page connects who is working in Ontario hospitality, what is expanding on the ground, and what is straining operations, from 45,200 new jobs created from 2021 to 2023 to labour pressure that shows up as 25,000 unfilled roles projected by 2025.

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Key Statistics

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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 $21.45 in 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

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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

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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: $36,500 average 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: $28.50 in 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: $128 in 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

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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

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Ontario hospitality sustainability adoption: 72% of establishments certified green by 2023

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Digital booking penetration: 68% of reservations online in Ontario hospitality 2023

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Contactless payment usage: 89% in Ontario restaurants 2023

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Plant-based menu items increased 45% in Ontario eateries 2022-2023

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Labor shortage projected: 25,000 unfilled jobs by 2025 Ontario hospitality

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Revenue growth forecast: 6.2% CAGR to 2028 for Ontario hospitality

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AI adoption in operations: 31% of Ontario hotels using chatbots 2023

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Experiential dining growth: 52% of consumers prefer in Ontario 2023 survey

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Zero-waste initiatives: 41% of restaurants Ontario aiming for 2025

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Ghost kitchens expansion: 1,200 active in Ontario urban areas 2023

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Wellness tourism bookings up 28% to 4.5M stays Ontario 2023

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Post-COVID hygiene standards: 95% maintained higher levels Ontario 2023

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Local sourcing % in menus: 62% of ingredients Ontario restaurants 2023

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Mobile app loyalty programs: Used by 55% Ontario hospitality chains 2023

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Overtourism concerns in Niagara: 67% of operators reporting 2023

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EV charging stations at hotels: 1,850 sites Ontario 2023 (up 40%)

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Diversity in ownership: 23% minority-owned hospitality businesses Ontario 2023

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Inflation impact on margins: 18% squeeze for Ontario restaurants 2023

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Hybrid events shift: 35% of conferences now hybrid Ontario 2023

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Craft cocktail bars growth: 22% increase to 850 Ontario 2023

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Ontario’s hospitality industry is running on a workforce of 285,400 full time jobs in Q4 2023 and still has a 7.2% job vacancy rate, one of the highest in the service sector. At the same time, average pay landed at $21.45 an hour and online booking reached 42% of all activity. Those contrasts, from staffing gaps to rising wages and shifting demand, are exactly where the province’s latest hospitality snapshot gets interesting.

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

Ontario hospitality employed over 512,000 people in 2022, with jobs and revenues rebounding strongly by 2023.

Employment

1In 2022, Ontario's hospitality sector employed 512,300 individuals, accounting for 13.2% of total provincial employment
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2Full-time employment in Ontario hospitality reached 285,400 jobs in Q4 2023, up 4.5% from 2022
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3Part-time workers comprised 47% of Ontario hospitality workforce in 2023, totaling 240,900 employees
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4Average hourly wage in Ontario hospitality was $21.45 in 2023, 12% above minimum wage
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5Youth employment (15-24) in hospitality was 112,000 in Ontario 2022, 22% of sector total
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6Female workers made up 54.3% of Ontario hospitality employees in 2023
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7Visible minorities represented 28.7% of hospitality workforce in Ontario 2022
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8Indigenous employment in hospitality: 12,500 jobs in Ontario 2023
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9Hospitality job vacancy rate in Ontario was 7.2% in 2023, highest in service sector
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1045,200 new hospitality jobs created in Ontario from 2021-2023
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11Ontario hospitality turnover rate averaged 32% annually in 2022
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12Training programs enrolled 18,900 hospitality workers in Ontario 2023
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13Unionized hospitality workers: 78,400 in Ontario 2022 (15% of total)
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14Remote work in hospitality admin roles: 8% of Ontario jobs in 2023
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15Seasonal employment peaked at 95,000 in Ontario summer 2023
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16Hospitality employment growth in GTA: 6.8% YoY in 2023
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17Northern Ontario hospitality jobs: 28,400 in 2022
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18Eastern Ontario hospitality workforce: 42,100 employees 2023
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19Average tenure in hospitality jobs Ontario: 4.2 years in 2022
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20Disability employment rate in hospitality: 4.1% of Ontario workforce 2023
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21Hospitality overtime hours averaged 3.2 per week in Ontario 2022
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22Immigrant workers: 192,000 in Ontario hospitality 2023 (37.5%)
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23Student workers in hospitality: 56,700 during academic year 2022 Ontario
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24Senior workers (55+): 78,900 in Ontario hospitality 2023 (15.4%)
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25Hospitality employment recovery post-COVID: 92% of 2019 levels by 2023 Ontario
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26Freelance hospitality roles grew 12% to 15,200 in Ontario 2023
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27Mental health leave taken by 11% of Ontario hospitality workers 2022
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28Diversity training reached 65% of Ontario hospitality managers 2023
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29Hospitality apprenticeships: 9,200 active in Ontario 2023
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30Gender pay gap in hospitality: women earned 88% of men's wages Ontario 2022
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Employment Interpretation

Ontario’s hospitality sector is a vibrant, underpaid, and precarious engine of the provincial economy—staffed largely by women, youth, and immigrants who pour their effort into an industry still racing to recover from pandemic losses while struggling with high turnover and low wages.

Establishments

1Ontario had 28,450 restaurants and foodservice outlets in 2023
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24,920 hotels and motels operated in Ontario as of 2022, totaling 145,200 rooms
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3Bed and breakfast establishments: 1,850 in Ontario 2023
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4Licensed bars and taverns: 6,200 in Ontario 2022
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5Campgrounds and RV parks: 1,200 sites with 45,000 campsites Ontario 2023
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6Banquet halls and convention centers: 950 venues Ontario 2022
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7Fast-food chains: 5,600 outlets in Ontario 2023
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8Independent restaurants: 18,700 comprising 66% of total Ontario 2022
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9Craft distilleries with public tasting rooms: 120 in Ontario 2023
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10Wineries open to public: 180 in Ontario 2022
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11GTA restaurant count: 12,800 establishments employing 250,000 in 2023
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12Niagara Falls hospitality cluster: 2,100 hotels/motels and 1,500 eateries 2023
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13Ottawa hospitality venues: 3,450 restaurants and 620 hotels 2022
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14Average restaurant seating capacity Ontario: 85 seats per venue 2023
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15New hospitality establishments opened: 1,240 in Ontario 2023
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16Closures in hospitality: 890 outlets Ontario 2022 due to economic pressures
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17Pubs with live entertainment licenses: 1,100 Ontario 2023
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18Glamping sites: 350 operators with 8,500 units Ontario 2022
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19Food trucks permitted: 2,400 active licenses Ontario urban areas 2023
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20Resort properties: 420 full-service resorts Ontario 2023
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21Coffee shops and cafes: 4,200 standalone in Ontario 2022
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22Microbreweries: 320 with on-site pubs Ontario 2023
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23Fine dining establishments with Michelin recognition potential: 45 Ontario 2023
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24Cottages and cabins for rent: 12,500 units across 850 operators Ontario 2022
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25Vegan/plant-based only restaurants: 210 in Ontario 2023
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Establishments Interpretation

While Ontario's hospitality landscape is a sprawling ecosystem of 28,450 places to eat, 145,200 hotel rooms, and a surprising 350 glamping sites, it’s ultimately a high-stakes relay race where 1,240 hopeful new entrants annually try to outrun the 890 closures nipping at their heels.

Revenue

1Ontario hospitality sector generated $18.7 billion in revenue in 2022, representing 4.8% of provincial GDP
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2Foodservice revenue in Ontario reached $22.4 billion in 2023, up 9.2% from 2022
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3Accommodation revenue totaled $6.8 billion in Ontario 2023
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4GTA hospitality revenue: $12.5 billion in 2022, 65% of provincial total
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5Tourism-related hospitality revenue: $14.2 billion in Ontario 2022
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6Average revenue per hotel room in Ontario: $152/night in 2023
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7Restaurant sales growth: 7.8% YoY to $19.1 billion Ontario 2023
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8Event venue revenue in Ontario: $2.9 billion in 2022
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9Craft brewery revenue contribution: $1.2 billion from 250+ breweries Ontario 2023
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10Hospitality tax revenue to Ontario government: $3.4 billion in HST 2022
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11Revenue per hospitality employee: $36,500 average Ontario 2022
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12Online booking revenue: 42% of total Ontario hospitality in 2023 ($10.8B)
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13Winter tourism revenue boost: $4.1 billion to hospitality Ontario 2022-23
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14Fine dining revenue segment: $2.7 billion in Ontario 2023
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15Revenue loss from inflation: 5.2% adjusted for Ontario hospitality 2023
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16Corporate event catering revenue: $1.8 billion Ontario 2022
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17Revenue from international tourists: $5.6 billion Ontario hospitality 2023
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18Quick-service restaurant revenue: $9.8 billion Ontario 2022 (45% of F&B)
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19Revenue growth in Niagara region hospitality: 11.4% to $2.3B 2023
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20Hospitality export services revenue (e.g., training): $450M Ontario 2022
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21Average check size in Ontario restaurants: $28.50 in 2023
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22Revenue from loyalty programs: 8% uplift or $1.9B Ontario hospitality 2023
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23Post-pandemic revenue recovery: 105% of 2019 levels Ontario hospitality 2023
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24Revenue per available room (RevPAR) Ontario hotels: $128 in 2023
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25Bar and nightlife revenue: $3.2 billion Ontario 2022
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26Agri-tourism hospitality revenue: $780M from 1,200 farms Ontario 2023
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Revenue Interpretation

While Ontario's hospitality industry serves up a serious $18.7 billion slice of the provincial GDP, it's a sector meticulously built on the trifecta of a $28.50 average check, a $152 hotel pillow, and a $1.9 billion loyalty program nudge, all of which cleverly weather a 5.2% inflation hangover to toast a 105% post-pandemic recovery.

Tourism Visitors

1Ontario welcomed 148 million overnight trips in 2023, 42% involving hospitality stays
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2International visitors to Ontario: 12.4 million in 2023, spending $10.2B on hospitality
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3US overnight visitors: 8.7 million to Ontario 2023
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4Domestic tourists from other provinces: 45 million visits Ontario 2022
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5Niagara Falls annual visitors: 14.2 million in 2023, 90% staying overnight
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6Toronto hotel guest nights: 18.5 million in 2023
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7Average length of stay for tourists: 2.8 nights in Ontario hospitality 2023
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8Summer peak visitors: 52 million trips Ontario hospitality July-Aug 2023
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9Business travelers: 22% of Ontario hotel occupancy or 4.1M rooms 2023
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10Family vacation stays: 38% of total Ontario hospitality bookings 2022
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11Eco-tourism participants: 3.2 million visitors Ontario 2023
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12Winter festival attendees: 5.8 million at events boosting hospitality Ontario 2022-23
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13Cruise ship passengers: 120,000 docking in Ontario ports 2023
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14GTA day trippers staying overnight: 9.4 million in 2023
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15Ottawa tourist hotel stays: 4.2 million nights 2023
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16Culinary tourists: 6.7 million visiting food festivals Ontario 2022
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17Adventure tourism guests: 2.9 million in Ontario parks lodging 2023
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18Conference delegates: 1.8 million attending 450 events Ontario 2023
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19Repeat visitors rate: 68% of Ontario tourists in 2023 survey
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20Millennials as % of hospitality guests: 34% or 28M stays Ontario 2022
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21Luxury hospitality bookings: 1.2 million nights Ontario 2023
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22Rural tourism stays: 11 million nights across 200 communities Ontario 2023
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23Sports event tourists: 2.4 million for major games Ontario 2022
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24Cultural site visitors staying overnight: 7.1 million Ontario 2023
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25Airline arrivals driving hospitality: 16.5 million passengers Pearson 2023
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26Group tour packages booked: 450,000 groups Ontario hospitality 2023
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27Solo travelers: 12% of Ontario hotel guests or 2.1M stays 2022
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28Pet-friendly stays: 3.8 million pet-accompanied nights Ontario 2023
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Tourism Visitors Interpretation

Ontario’s hospitality sector is a bustling, slightly chaotic but incredibly sturdy ecosystem where everyone, from business travelers on expense accounts to families herding toward Niagara Falls, is essentially just trying to secure a decent pillow for the night.

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    MEETINGSCANADA
    meetingscanada.com

    meetingscanada.com

  • CTC-CVC logo
    Reference 31
    CTC-CVC
    ctc-cvc.ca

    ctc-cvc.ca

  • QSRMAGAZINE logo
    Reference 32
    QSRMAGAZINE
    qsrmagazine.com

    qsrmagazine.com

  • NIAGARAPARKS logo
    Reference 33
    NIAGARAPARKS
    niagaraparks.com

    niagaraparks.com

  • TRADE logo
    Reference 34
    TRADE
    trade.gov

    trade.gov

  • TOUCHBISTRO logo
    Reference 35
    TOUCHBISTRO
    touchbistro.com

    touchbistro.com

  • LOYALTY360 logo
    Reference 36
    LOYALTY360
    loyalty360.org

    loyalty360.org

  • PWC logo
    Reference 37
    PWC
    pwc.com

    pwc.com

  • HOTELSMAG logo
    Reference 38
    HOTELSMAG
    hotelsmag.com

    hotelsmag.com

  • OHBA logo
    Reference 39
    OHBA
    ohba.ca

    ohba.ca

  • OMAFRA logo
    Reference 40
    OMAFRA
    omafra.gov.on.ca

    omafra.gov.on.ca

  • AGCO logo
    Reference 41
    AGCO
    agco.ca

    agco.ca

  • CAMPINGINONTARIO logo
    Reference 42
    CAMPINGINONTARIO
    campinginontario.ca

    campinginontario.ca

  • EVENTSONTARIO logo
    Reference 43
    EVENTSONTARIO
    eventsontario.com

    eventsontario.com

  • CORA logo
    Reference 44
    CORA
    cora.ca

    cora.ca

  • SPIRITSONTARIO logo
    Reference 45
    SPIRITSONTARIO
    spiritsontario.ca

    spiritsontario.ca

  • VQAONTARIO logo
    Reference 46
    VQAONTARIO
    vqaontario.com

    vqaontario.com

  • NIAGARAFALLSTOURISM logo
    Reference 47
    NIAGARAFALLSTOURISM
    niagarafallstourism.com

    niagarafallstourism.com

  • OTTAWATOURISM logo
    Reference 48
    OTTAWATOURISM
    ottawatourism.ca

    ottawatourism.ca

  • GLAMPING logo
    Reference 49
    GLAMPING
    glamping.com

    glamping.com

  • RESORTSONTARIO logo
    Reference 50
    RESORTSONTARIO
    resortsontario.com

    resortsontario.com

  • STATISTA logo
    Reference 51
    STATISTA
    statista.com

    statista.com

  • CRAFTBEERASSOCIATION logo
    Reference 52
    CRAFTBEERASSOCIATION
    craftbeerassociation.ca

    craftbeerassociation.ca

  • FINEDININGLOVERS logo
    Reference 53
    FINEDININGLOVERS
    finedininglovers.com

    finedininglovers.com

  • COTTAGESINCANADA logo
    Reference 54
    COTTAGESINCANADA
    cottagesincanada.com

    cottagesincanada.com

  • HAPPY牛COW logo
    Reference 55
    HAPPY牛COW
    happy牛cow.net

    happy牛cow.net

  • DESTINATIONCANADA logo
    Reference 56
    DESTINATIONCANADA
    destinationcanada.com

    destinationcanada.com

  • GTAA logo
    Reference 57
    GTAA
    gtaa.com

    gtaa.com

  • FAMILYTRAVEL logo
    Reference 58
    FAMILYTRAVEL
    familytravel.org

    familytravel.org

  • WINTERFESTIVALALLIANCE logo
    Reference 59
    WINTERFESTIVALALLIANCE
    winterfestivalalliance.ca

    winterfestivalalliance.ca

  • GREATLAKESCRUISE logo
    Reference 60
    GREATLAKESCRUISE
    greatlakescruise.org

    greatlakescruise.org

  • METROLINX logo
    Reference 61
    METROLINX
    metrolinx.com

    metrolinx.com

  • ONTARIOPARKS logo
    Reference 62
    ONTARIOPARKS
    ontarioparks.com

    ontarioparks.com

  • CONVENTIONBUREAUSONTARIO logo
    Reference 63
    CONVENTIONBUREAUSONTARIO
    conventionbureausontario.com

    conventionbureausontario.com

  • EXPEDIA logo
    Reference 64
    EXPEDIA
    expedia.ca

    expedia.ca

  • FORBES logo
    Reference 65
    FORBES
    forbes.com

    forbes.com

  • RTO10 logo
    Reference 66
    RTO10
    rto10.ca

    rto10.ca

  • SPORTALLIANCE logo
    Reference 67
    SPORTALLIANCE
    sportalliance.com

    sportalliance.com

  • ONTARIOHERITAGE logo
    Reference 68
    ONTARIOHERITAGE
    ontarioheritage.ca

    ontarioheritage.ca

  • TOURONTARIO logo
    Reference 69
    TOURONTARIO
    tourontario.ca

    tourontario.ca

  • SOLO TRAVELERWORLD logo
    Reference 70
    SOLO TRAVELERWORLD
    solo travelerworld.com

    solo travelerworld.com

  • BRINGFIDO logo
    Reference 71
    BRINGFIDO
    bringfido.com

    bringfido.com

  • GREENKEY logo
    Reference 72
    GREENKEY
    greenkey.global

    greenkey.global

  • HOTELTECHREPORT logo
    Reference 73
    HOTELTECHREPORT
    hoteltechreport.com

    hoteltechreport.com

  • VISA logo
    Reference 74
    VISA
    visa.ca

    visa.ca

  • PLANTBASEDFOODS logo
    Reference 75
    PLANTBASEDFOODS
    plantbasedfoods.ca

    plantbasedfoods.ca

  • CONFERENCEBOARD logo
    Reference 76
    CONFERENCEBOARD
    conferenceboard.ca

    conferenceboard.ca

  • DELOITTE logo
    Reference 77
    DELOITTE
    deloitte.com

    deloitte.com

  • NIELSEN logo
    Reference 78
    NIELSEN
    nielsen.com

    nielsen.com

  • GREENRESTAURANTS logo
    Reference 79
    GREENRESTAURANTS
    greenrestaurants.org

    greenrestaurants.org

  • CLOUDKITCHENS logo
    Reference 80
    CLOUDKITCHENS
    cloudkitchens.com

    cloudkitchens.com

  • GLOBALWELLNESSINSTITUTE logo
    Reference 81
    GLOBALWELLNESSINSTITUTE
    globalwellnessinstitute.org

    globalwellnessinstitute.org

  • FOODSAFETY logo
    Reference 82
    FOODSAFETY
    foodsafety.ca

    foodsafety.ca

  • NIAGARACHAMBER logo
    Reference 83
    NIAGARACHAMBER
    niagarachamber.com

    niagarachamber.com

  • PLUGSHARE logo
    Reference 84
    PLUGSHARE
    plugshare.com

    plugshare.com

  • BNAABR logo
    Reference 85
    BNAABR
    bnaabr.ca

    bnaabr.ca

  • CFIB-FCEI logo
    Reference 86
    CFIB-FCEI
    cfib-fcei.ca

    cfib-fcei.ca

  • MEETINGSNET logo
    Reference 87
    MEETINGSNET
    meetingsnet.com

    meetingsnet.com

  • DIFFORDSGUIDE logo
    Reference 88
    DIFFORDSGUIDE
    diffordsguide.com

    diffordsguide.com