AIRPORT ROUNDTABLE

VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA (YVR)

September 11-13, 2023

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This event is currently SOLD OUT! We are thrilled to see you the next Airport Roundtable Event of 2023, hosted by our friends at Vancouver International Airport, Destination Vancouver, Destination British Columbia & Vancouver Hotel & Destination Association in Vancouver, BC, Canada! The event will be held September 11-13.

So what is an Airport Roundtable?

This must-attend industry event allows aviation professionals to share ideas and concepts – primarily in the areas of marketing and air service development – however, no topic is off-limits. Participants interact with their airport counterparts and airline representatives in a relaxed atmosphere that encourages conversation, engagement, education, and relationship building.

The key element of our roundtables is the intimacy we can provide by limiting the group to about 45 participants. This includes paid registrants, airlines, and our sponsors. The goal is to provide an environment where we can all learn from each other. Countless great friendships and business relationships have been formed and built up over the years in this unique, and fun, forum.

The Airport Roundtable Series has hosted 60 successful events over the past decades. We’re thrilled to bring the event to Canada for the first time, allowing professionals from both Canada and the U.S. to network and learn together in this highly-rated forum. Be sure to secure your spot today!

HOTEL INFO: The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is currently SOLD OUT for our event. Please reach out to Laura Browarek (laura@thequotientgroup.com) for assistance reserving a hotel room.

ATTENDING AIRLINES: Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, & WestJet Airlines.

GROUP OUTING INFO: Our gracious hosts have put together TWO sets of tour options. There are three outings to choose from on Monday, September 11, and three outings to choose from on Wednesday, September 13, after the conference wraps up.

We will reach out with a survey to choose your preferred pre- and/or post-conference adventure. Spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

Monday, September 11

Option #1: Flightseeing & FlyOver Canada

This sightseeing option starts off with a short 10min walk from the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver to the waterfront in Coal Harbour to the Harbour Air Seaplanes terminal where you will check in for a Vancouver Classic Panorama floatplane tour.

Harbour Air is the world’s largest all seaplane airline offering daily scheduled flights to locations around British Columbia, welcoming 500,00 passengers every year. With a strong commitment to Safety, Service and Comfort, Harbour Air works hard to ensure that every passenger experience is beyond their expectations and absolutely unforgettable.

Good to know: All flight services are completely carbon neutral and include high quality carbon offsets to mitigate future greenhouse gas emissions in British Columbia. Harbour Air has also developed and flew the first electric commercial aircraft in December 2019. The flight of the De Havilland Beaver seaplane soared into history books from Harbour Air’s terminal at Vancouver International Airport. The next step: electrifying the entire fleet of 40-plus seaplanes and setting another global standard for electric aviation. All in a day’s work for the humble seaplane service, which was founded 30 years ago with two small planes offering private charters to the forest industry.

Following the floatplane tour, you will visit FlyOver Canada, one of Vancouver’s top attractions. At its core, FlyOver Canada is a breathtaking, all-ages, flight simulation ride like no other! Using advanced technology, they have captured thrilling, authentic footage of real locations so riders can experience those places as they truly are. Located in downtown Vancouver’s Canada Place, FlyOver Canada whisks you away on an exhilarating journey over the world’s most spectacular scenery. Special effects — including wind, mist and scents — combine with the ride’s motion to create an unforgettable experience.

Option #2: Cycle City Tours – Stanley Park Bike Tour

Vancouver is the #1 biking city in North America and Canada’s safest cycling city, with extensive biking networks throughout the city and a beautiful seawall. Cycle City Tours is Vancouver’s premiere bicycle touring company featuring a variety of highly rated guided tours. The Stanley Park Bike Tour focuses on Stanley Park, one of the most beautiful parks in the world. Stanley Park is a second-growth temperate rainforest, connected to Vancouver’s downtown core. It is 1,001 acres, surrounded by ocean on three sides and is 10% larger than New York’s Central Park. This unique bike tour includes a perfect mixture of both trail riding and seawall cruising along part of the Seawall, the longest uninterrupted waterfront path in the world. Highlights include in-depth information about the biodiversity of the temperate rainforest, the history of the coastal first nations and their legendary totem poles, as well as an abundance of hidden treasures and stories that the park has accumulated over its 125-year history. Bikes and helmets are provided for each guest.

Option #3: Vancouver Foodie Tours – Granville Island Market Tour

Rated TripAdvisor’s #1 tour in Vancouver and one of Forbes’ Top 9 Food Tours in the world – Vancouver Foodie Tours offers food tasting and educational walking tours, introducing your clients to one-of-a-kind dishes that define Vancouver’s culinary scene. Granville Island is Canada’s second most visited attraction and a paradise for food, art and culture. Chefs and foodies flock to the Public Market, where the crown jewel of the Island dazzles with quality produce, bakeries, butcheries, cheese shops, and local delights! On the Granville Island Public Market tour, you’ll skip the lines and indulge in 20+ signature Canadian tastings, including organic breads, local charcuterie, British Columbia cheeses, melt-in-your-mouth donuts and more! Following the tour you’ll have some free time to explore Granville Island. On the way back to the hotel, enjoy a sightseeing tour of downtown Vancouver’s neighbourhoods, including trendy Yaletown, colourful Chinatown, historic Gastown and scenic Coal Harbour.

Wednesday, September 13

Option #1: Flightseeing & FlyOver Canada

Same information as above

Option #2: Cycle City Tours – Stanley Park Bike Tour

Same information as above

Option #3: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Breathtakingly suspended 70 metres above and 137 metres across Capilano River, the Capilano Suspension Bridge is Vancouver’s oldest paid attraction. Located in the temperate rainforest on Vancouver’s North Shore, the park features the world-famous Suspension Bridge, Treetops Adventure, a series of seven mini suspension bridges suspended high in the tree tops, and, Cliffwalk, a cliff-side journey through rainforest vegetation above the Capilano River. Shopping, dining, and seasonal entertainment complete this entertaining West Coast experience.

EXPLORE THE CITY: Whether you have an hour-long break or you have an afternoon, Vancouver is easy to explore during your time in the city. The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is located right downtown, making it a breeze to get to some of the city’s top attractions, many of which are within walking distance. Whether you are interested in exploring Stanley Park or the city’s beaches, a spot of shopping or wandering a unique neighbourhood, you can experience an authentic taste of Vancouver no matter how much time you have.

If you’re looking to get outside for a walk between meetings, here are a few recommendations on notable neighbourhoods and landmarks.

If you’d like to extend your stay in Vancouver (which we highly recommend you do), you can find inspiration and recommendations on how to plan your time here.

For practical information that will help you prepare for your visit check out Destination Vancouver’s Know before you go page, here.