For those who are interested in seeing Toronto through the eyes of a local, Airbnb has launched a new Trips platform for Toronto, which includes bookable Experiences. Not only do these insider experiences offer something unique for adventurous travelers, but they also help Toronto diversify its tourism sector.
As of right now, Airbnb currently offers 10 bookable Experiences for those visiting Toronto. These excursions are led by passionate locals who can provide visitors with "unprecedented access to insider experiences." So far, the Toronto Experiences include uncovering bustling neighborhoods such as Greektown, a tasting at Toronto’s local sake brewery lzumi and a historic tour of some of the most important landmarks for the city’s Black community.
The curated Toronto Experiences allow visitors to immerse themselves in the city by going beyond the basic tourist spots, while also giving locals a chance to participate in the tourism economy.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Localized Tourism
- Creating localized experiences for tourists through unique excursions led by passionate locals can diversify tourism sectors and provide unprecedented access to insider experiences.
- Curated Experiences
- Offering curated experiences that allow visitors to immerse themselves in the city by going beyond basic tourist spots can attract adventurous travelers and boost tourism sector growth.
- Community Involvement
- Encouraging locals to participate in the tourism economy by leading bookable experiences can improve community involvement and support local business growth.
Where This Applies
- Tourism
- Localized experiences that go beyond basic tourist spots can disrupt and diversify the tourism industry.
- Hospitality
- Curated and unique experiences can provide hotels and hospitality companies with innovative ideas for improving guest experiences.
- Travel Technology
- Development of platforms that connect travelers with localized experiences can disrupt the travel technology industry and provide opportunities for growth.
