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Tourism Toronto recently completed its first ever in-market media mission to India. As reported by India Infoline News, Tourism Toronto officials spent a week meeting with the editors of India's leading travel, lifestyle and trade publications, discussing what makes Toronto--already a popular destination for Indian travelers--one of the world's best cities to visit.

"India is one of the top five fastest growing international markets for overnight visitors to Toronto," said Tourism Toronto's Media Relations Manager, Michele Simpson.  "We're looking forward to bringing a taste of Toronto to India and meeting with our Indian media partners to further spread the word."

"In 2009, more than 50,000 visitors from India came to experience Toronto's offerings.  In 2010, the number grew to 65,000 � a 28.7 percent growth in just one year � spending $57,000 in Toronto while in town during the year.Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. More than 140-languages and dialects are spoken in the city, and just over 30 per cent of Toronto residents speak a language other than English or French at home.  Toronto also hosts numerous Indian events."

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