The biggest event of 2026 is the FIFA World Cup with Toronto hosting 6 gamesThings are looking up when it comes to Toronto’s tourism industry. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYA record-breaking 2025 saw 28.2 million visitors boost the city’s economy by more than $9.1 billion, according to Destination Toronto. Article contentOf that amount, 37% of the tourism spending came from the U.S. and international markets. “Against a backdrop of shifting trade policies, tariffs and economic uncertainty, Toronto solidified its position as a top global destination,” Andrew Weir, president and CEO of Destination Toronto, said in a statement. Domestic visitation remained the largest segment at 25 million visitors, increasing 3% as Canadian travel to the U.S. declined sharply and more Canadians travelled within their own country.