Rugby fans from all over the world will soon descend on France for the 10th Rugby World Cup.
21.08.2023 - 14:51 / forbes.com
Every September, Toronto shuts down one of its busiest downtown streets to roll out the red carpet for actors premiering their films at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). But with the Screen Actors Guild still on strike, there will be a marked absence of celebrities who had scheduled 2023 TIFF premieres, such as Kate Winslet and Robert DeNiro, from the red carpet. Thankfully, TIFF’s foundational value—celebrating independent and international filmmakers—turns out to be its greatest strength this year, as the 2023 lineup features films representing 70 countries around the world. TIFF’s commitment to diversity is emblematic of the city in which its based—Toronto, which boasts one of the most multicultural populations in the world, reflected by the more than 200 languages spoken in the city.
Toronto’s rich cultural tapestry make it a destination worth visiting even for the eager stans who attend TIFF just to see the stars. Better yet, without as much congestion from all the fans waiting to spot the stars, visitors can experience the energy of Toronto during TIFF without the crowds. Despite the shifted TIFF programming, hotels and restaurants plan to carry on with TIFF festivities and elevated experiences provide an opportunity for visitors to pamper themselves like a celebrity too. The festival’s location in the heart of Toronto also make it the ideal launching pad for exploring the city’s many distinctive neighborhoods—from Little Portugal to trendy Trinity Bellwoods to historic hippie hotspot Kensington Market.
Just because the stars are skipping Toronto this year, doesn’t mean you should too. Here’s where to stay, eat and play to experience the best of Toronto during TIFF and beyond.
With its location just a few minutes’ walk from the TIFF red carpet, the Shangri-La has long been one of visitors’—actors and movie-goers alike—hotel of choice for the festival. The lobby lounge—decorated with rotating displays of couture gowns, including the yellow gown that Rihanna wore to the 2015 Met Gala—is the place to see and be see. The 15 floors above it boast 202 rooms featuring elegant earth-tone furnishings, French doors adorned with Asian motifs and marble bathrooms with wrap-around, floor-to-ceiling windows.
Cinephiles will want to check out the hotel’s 42-seat movie screening room while a discreet garden terrace on the third floor features a beehive used to produce honey for the cocktails served downstairs in the lobby lounge and at their signature restaurant, Bosk. The honey is also used in products incorporated into the treatments at the hotel’s Miraj Hammam Spa. Inspired by ancient rituals of the Middle East, the spa is unique for their wide range of plant-based facials and for offering
Rugby fans from all over the world will soon descend on France for the 10th Rugby World Cup.
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