Toronto: Top 5 Luxury Business Travel Tips

Toronto is a bustling city that has really come into its own in recent years.

Home to famous stars like The Weeknd and Shawn Mendes, Toronto has a New York City vibe – but with friendlier locals.

Toronto is on the northern shore of Lake Ontario, and its downtown core stretches from St Lawrence Market in the south to Queen’s Park in the north, with Bay Street (Canada’s Wall Street) running centrally up into Yorkville.

The bottom of Toronto is the Harbourfront area, and the iconic CN Tower – a 533-metre-high concrete communications and observation tower.

This city is deeply multicultural, has a thriving foodie scene, and plays an essential role as one of Canada’s financial hubs. To make the most of your luxury business trip to this stylish city, follow these five tips below:

1. Small Talk

While most businesspeople in Toronto wear formal attire, their small talk topics are less formal.

Sport is the easiest topic if you are short on things to say. The Maple Leafs are the pride and joy of locals and residents alike, and many of them will still engage in conversation about the 2019 NBA championship and the Toronto Raptors.

When traveling around Toronto, take note that most people there drop the first “o” and second “t” – resulting in a pronunciation of “Tronno”, just something to remember if you want to blend in.

2. Travel Itinerary

Navigating the corporate landscape in Toronto requires the three P’s – Punctuality, Professionalism, and Pizzazz.

Choose a transport company that offers state-of-the-art limousines and town cars to make your business trip one to remember. While you can also Uber around, a limo makes an impressive statement when traveling through Canada’s luxury communities.

Find a chauffeur well-versed with the city’s traffic patterns, ensuring you reach your appointments on time.

3. Accommodation

With hundreds of hotels available, finding a room in Toronto is generally easy.

However, if you value luxury and privacy over everything else – and you are looking to stay for 30 nights or longer, use short term rentals when visiting Toronto.

Short-term rentals are ideal for those who are in town for a month or longer to set up a new branch of a business or to visit your clients in Toronto. Luxury furnished apartments are finished with high-end furnishings and offer secure wireless internet and access to top-notch amenities.

4. Restaurant Reservations

Finding the best restaurants in Toronto will not be a challenge, but getting reservations might be – depending on the time of month and year.

The best restaurants in Toronto offer the perfect backdrop for all types of business deals, smooth service, and enough delicious menu items to satisfy even the most refined palettes.

Choose a formal(ish) restaurant so you will not feel out of place wearing a suit, but, with so many delicious menu items available, be prepared to shell out for more than just a salad.

Some of the most stylish restaurants have prices to match, but they are well worth it for a gastronomically enjoyable experience!

5. Enhanced Cultural Experience

Toronto is a multicultural mecca, with nationalities and cultures from all over the world.

Research the cultural norms for your industry and location. Always be respectful, avoid using vulgar language, and do not raise your voice.

Eye contact is essential during business meetings, so stay off your phone!

To End

Lastly, when on a luxury business trip to Toronto, remember to slow down, chill out, and enjoy some of the best things this gorgeous city has to offer.