Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas partner to encourage airport visitors to “Love local”

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and  The Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA) are  today announcing an innovative partnership that will provide visitors to the airport with  the information—and inspiration—they need to embark on new adventures in  Canada’s largest city. The initiative will feature a rotating roster of local  businesses, BIAs, events and festival organizers, all with one goal:  to connect those passing through the terminal to the best Toronto has to  offer to visitors and community members.

The program builds upon the efforts  of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport’s ongoing commitment to reflecting  Toronto and all that the city has to offer through its public arts  programming and the retail options for travellers in the lounges.  Strategically positioned in the atrium of the terminal, as visitors make  their way toward the pedestrian tunnel or ferry access, these pop-ups will  generate excitement about Toronto’s world-class tourist offering and act as  an informative jumping-off point for adventures in the city.

“Billy Bishop Toronto  City Airport’s unique downtown location makes it a quick, convenient gateway  to Toronto and the wider region for millions of passengers each year,” says  Jennifer Quinn, CEO of Nieuport Aviation. “Welcoming local businesses, events  and festivals into the terminal offers an important opportunity for  passengers, community members and the people who rely on YTZ to learn more  about all there is to experience in Canada’s largest city.”

"This partnership  brings the spirit of Toronto right into our airport," says RJ Steenstra,  President and CEO of PortsToronto. "By showcasing the city's dynamic  neighborhoods, local entrepreneurs, and cultural experiences, Billy Bishop  Toronto City Airport becomes more than just a travel hub—it becomes a place  of discovery and connection."

“These initiatives were made possible  through federal funding provided by the City of Toronto's Main Street  Innovation Fund,” says John Kiru, CEO, TABIA. “This is a valuable opportunity  for local businesses and events to connect with over 3 million annual  visitors arriving through Billy Bishop Airport. It’s an exciting platform to  showcase vibrant neighborhoods and highlight diverse offerings in our city.”

Local businesses are being invited to  express their interest by submitting a short form at https://www.toronto-bia.com/activating-billy-bishop/.

About Billy Bishop Toronto City  Airport

Offering service to more than 20  cities in Canada and the U.S., with connection opportunities to more than 100  international destinations via our airlines’ networks, Billy Bishop Toronto  City Airport is an important international gateway that will deliver a U.S.  Customs and Border Protection Preclearance facility in 2025. The airport is a  key driver to Toronto’s economy, generating more than $2.1 billion in total  economic output and supporting 4,450 jobs, including 2,080 directly  associated with the airport’s operations. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport  has served its community for more than 85 years from its iconic location on  the Toronto waterfront, where it facilitates healthcare for Ontarians by  providing a base for medevac services connected to local hospitals. Billy  Bishop Toronto City Airport is committed to achieving its vision of cleaner,  greener and quieter operations, and is renowned for its unique travel  experience, efficiency, and customer service, having won a host of  passenger-driven and environmental achievement awards. Billy Bishop Toronto  City Airport is owned and operated by PortsToronto. Nieuport Aviation owns and operates the passenger terminal at Billy Bishop  Toronto City Airport. To learn more, please visit www.billybishopairport.com.

About TABIA

The Toronto Association of Business  Improvement Areas (TABIA) is a non-profit umbrella organization of the 85  Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) within the City of Toronto, who in turn  represent more than 90,000 local businesses and property owners. Find your  local BIA here: https://www.toronto-bia.com/find-a-bia/. Follow TABIA on Instagram X and LinkedIn.