• Visa analysis showed Toronto International Film Festival 2026 Visa card spending rose about 12% year over year.
• International visitor spend averaged about 40% above domestic cardholders, signaling a material boost from inbound tourism.
• Small businesses captured about 15% of total festival spending, indicating broad-based benefits beyond large merchants.
• Visa card spending across Toronto increased about 5%, suggesting festival-related demand spread beyond the Entertainment District.

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