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Ontario Hospitality Conference 2024

Presented by the Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association 

October 7 & 8, 2024
Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites
The Conference

The Conference

The Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA) is excited to host its third annual Ontario Hospitality Conference on October 7 & 8, 2024.

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The conference is returning to the fabulous location - Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites, Richmond Hill. We are pleased to have Chef John Higgins returning as this year's Conference Emcee by popular demand.

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Schedule of Events

Schedule of Events

October 7, 2024
5:30pm - 8:30pm

October 8, 2024
7:30am - Registration 
8:15am - Conference Opens 
5:15pm - Conference Closes & Major Raffle Prices

OHI Opening Reception and

Hall of Fame Awards

Various Breakout Sessions & Marketplace Networking

Key Speakers & Panelists 

Key Topics

What to Expect

As the largest hospitality association in Canada, ORHMA looks forward to connecting our foodservice and accommodation leaders once again at this networking and educational event. 

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Over the two days at the Ontario Hospitality Conference, our attendees will connect with key industry leaders and suppliers to form new contacts with industry peers and gain insights into key industry issues with actionable take-aways. Attendees can expect a new line up of information sessions, speakers as well as vendors and sponsors. 

Speaker Sessions

  • The State of industry and How it affects your business: Pertinent Data and Analysis from both Foodservice and Lodging Sectors

  • Safeguarding Hospitality Operations: Strategies Against Fraud, Chargebacks, and Theft affecting your property and customers

  • The Balancing Act: Controlling F&B Costs Without Compromising Guest Experience to keep them coming through the doors

  • Embracing the Future: Integrating AI Into Your Hospitality Business for Success

  • Hear it from them: Understanding, Motivating and Relating to the New Workforce in Hospitality

  • Fighting Back against Tax Costs: Understanding Municipal Tax Evaluations and Reducing your Liability and Costs

  • WT….??? The Evolution of the lure of Hospitality Culture: Balancing what attracted so many to be in the industry over the years, with the culturally sensitive changes of today.

  • Hospitality Law Update: The complete HR Toolkit

Ontario's Hospitality
Industry

  • Over 22,000 restaurants & 3,000 accommodation establishments in Ontario

 

  • $22-billion in annual foodservice sales

 

  • Our industry employs over 400,000 Ontarians

 

  • Over 183,000 youth work in hospitality (Ages 15-24)

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