The latest news and information for members.
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MANDATE To support Vancouver's tourism industry in developing their experiences, and promoting Vancouver in target Canadian, US, and international markets. MISSION To responsibly rebuild a sustainable visitor economy to $13B by 2026. PURPOSE To transform our communities and our visitors through the power of travel.
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DESTINATION VANCOUVER QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT (QPR) - Q4 2021
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To keep you updated on the work that we're doing as Team Vancouver, we have created a new Quarterly Report that highlights initiatives and resources to support your business, led by our team.
The Q4 2021 QPR is now available on our Extranet under "Reports".
We would love to hear your thoughts about our new report, please take one minute to complete our feedback survey.
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COVID-19 UPDATE & GOVERNMENT RESPONSE
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Effective March 11, 2022:
- Face coverings will be optional for people in all indoor public settings.
- Individual businesses and organizations can choose to continue to require mask-wearing on their premises.
- Indoor common area mask requirements for employees as part of the Workplace Safety Order will no longer be required. Employers may choose to continue to require wearing masks for operational reasons or in certain settings.
- Masks are encouraged on public transit and BC Ferries but are no longer required under public health orders.
Effective April 8, 2022:
- Proof of vaccination will no longer be required to access businesses, events, and services
- Individual businesses and event organizers can choose to continue requiring proof of vaccination for entry
- Proof of vaccination is still required for federally regulated travel, like air travel
- Businesses will no longer need a COVID-19 safety plan. They must follow communicable disease guidance from WorkSafeBC
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DESTINATION VANCOUVER NEWS
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We're Hiring!
Are you, or is someone you know, looking for a career in a destination management and destination promotion organization? Destination Vancouver wants to meet dynamic, ambitious, collaborative and fun individuals to join our high performing team.
As industry leaders, our job is to promote the tourism industry in Metro Vancouver and generate business for our members through strategic, innovative and sustainable sales and marketing initiatives.
Destination Vancouver is committed to fostering an environment that is diverse and inclusive of people from all backgrounds, passions and interests and we invite applications from all qualified candidates. We are dedicated to providing an atmosphere free from barriers in order to promote diversity, equity and inclusion. Consistent with our values, we celebrate and welcome the diversity of all Team Members, volunteers, stakeholders, members, external contractors and partners.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS
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New Spring Campaign – Submit Your Special Offers
As we head into peak season with the return of travel and cruise, we want you to be involved in Destination Vancouver's new campaign.
Our spring campaign, launching in April, will promote Vancouver to BC, Alberta, and Ontario audiences, as well as to Washington State.
We invite our attraction, event, sport, hotel, culinary, wellness, and arts & culture members to share new or updated special offers for this promotion, by emailing our Marketing Agency. These could include offers such as discounts, value-add, third night free, or any offer that encourages a sense of urgency (such as inclusive of event tickets), greater spend (through incentivized activity consumption), or longer stay (through rewards or savings). Full-day and multi-day touring and sightseeing product is also encouraged, particularly for experiences that are themed around wellness, culinary, arts and culture, and anything quintessential Vancouver.
When submitting a new or updated offer, please provide:
- Offer name
- One-sentence offer description
- Photo
- URL
- Offer expiration date (if applicable)
If you have spring-themed products or experiences, please send that information as well. More to come on specific campaign concepts and themes. Please also ensure your member listings are up-to-date, including the COVID-19 Amenity updates (via the Member Extranet).
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Clean BC Commercial Vehicle Pilot Program (CVPP)
The CleanBC Go Electric Commercial Vehicle Pilots (CVP) Program intends to encourage and accelerate the adoption of commercial zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). It is for B.C.-based businesses, non-profits, local governments, Indigenous communities, and eligible public entities looking to deploy ZEV technology in commercial applications along with supporting infrastructure.
- $11 Million in funding available
- Will provide up to 1/3 of total project costs for ZEV deployments or infrastructure
Funding is available for a wide range of Zero Emissions Fleets including
- For on-road Class 3-4 (minimum 6 ZEV)
- For on-road Class 5+6 (minimum 3 ZEV)
- For Class 7+8 and off-road, no minimum
- For aircraft
- For rail transportation
- For boats and marine transportation
- For off-road and industrial use
Current intake deadline: March 31, 2022
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED STORIES
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Vancouver sits in the middle of the world’s largest temperate rainforest, which stretches from Alaska to Northern California. We are proud of our towering trees, so there are lots of ways to celebrate UN International Day of Forests in Vancouver.
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with both sweet treats and savoury meals, plus lots of delicious whiskey and beer. Here’s where to find St. Paddy’s themed food and drink in Vancouver this year.
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The Vancouver Convention Centre is iconic in Vancouver’s downtown core for the distinctive green roof of its West building and the white sails of its original East building. Not only is it gorgeous, but the Convention Centre, as the city’s flagship event and conference venue, embodies a continued commitment to sustainability.
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DESTINATION VANCOUVER MEMBER EVENTS
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Webinar: 2022 Meetings & Conventions Plan
Thursday, March 17, 2022 | 10AM - 11AM | Virtual
We invite you to join our upcoming member webinar where Destination Vancouver Team Members will present our 2022 Meetings & Conventions Plan. The team will share market-specific insights and present an overview of activities planned for 2022. There will be an opportunity for Q&A at the end of the webinar.
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Webinar: 2022 International Markets Plan
Tuesday, March 22, 2022 | 10AM - 11AM | Virtual
We invite you to join our upcoming member webinar where Destination Vancouver Team Members will present our 2022 International Markets Plan. The team will share market-specific insights and present an overview of activities planned for 2022. There will be an opportunity for Q&A at the end of the webinar.
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Coming Soon...
119th Annual General Meeting | Thursday, May 19, 2022 | 3PM | TBD
Nooner At The Nat | Friday, June 03, 2022 | 12PM | IN PERSON
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INDUSTRY EVENTS
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Save the Dates: Charity Golf Tournaments Tee Off this Summer
Okanagan Tournament
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 | 12PM - 9PM | The Harvest Golf Club, Kelowna
Vancouver Tournament
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 | 12PM - 9PM | Westwood Plateau Golf, Coquitlam
Victoria Tournament
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 | 12PM - 9PM | Olympic View Golf Course, Victoria
The BC Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) is pleased to announce the dates of this year’s fundraising golf tournaments. Each of the tournaments offers a full day of food, drink, and enjoyment. Players partake of bites and beverages at many holes, there are tee prizes and putting contests, and a light breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included. The events are a great way to connect with old friends or to expand your network, as they bring together many members of the local hospitality community. It’s been 2 long years: let’s get our industry together to swing together!
The BCHF was formed on the idea that the hospitality community works together to help our own, and there are numerous ways for local businesses to support the fundraisers:
- To inquire about sponsorship opportunities please contact Annabel at aaspler@bchospitalityfoundation.com
- To donate items for the silent auctions and raffles please contact Mike at mike@bcha.com
- Attending the tournaments is a great way to network or to build your team! Tickets will go on sale online shortly; tickets for each tournament will be $230 per golfer
Proceeds from the tournaments will support the work of the BCHF, which provides assistance for hospitality workers in financial crisis due to serious health conditions, as well as operating a scholarship program that fosters the next generation of hospitality industry leaders.
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BUSINESS EVENTS
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Meetings & Conventions – Generating Business in Today's World
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MARCH
March 23 - 25, 2022| Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland
Inaugural event aimed at bringing the global events industry to the U.S. Capital region and consolidating several important annual gatherings (see below) into one week. Destination Vancouver is a partner/sponsor for both the IAEE Women’s Leadership Forum and the PCMA Visionary Awards.
- Destinations International’s Convention Sales and Services Summit will be held Wednesday, March 23, as will a series of PCMA leadership meetings.
- PCMA Foundation’s Visionary Awards will be held Thursday, March 24.
- IAEE’s Women’s Leadership Forum will also be held Thursday, March 24.
- Destination Showcase, a joint one-day tradeshow/venture between Destinations International and PCMA since 2019, will be held Friday, March 25.
This trip will also include appointments with high-priority clients and industry partners. Jackie Kavcak and Royce Chwin will be attending in person on behalf of Destination Vancouver, joined by the Vancouver Convention Centre.
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APRIL
April 4 - 7, 2022 | San Francisco | In Person
MPINCC ACE is a gathering of hospitality and meeting industry professionals for an annual tradeshow, education, and networking. The event brings together association, convention, and corporate meeting planners and their hospitality partners. This trip will also include appointments with high-priority clients and industry partners. Owen Chiu will be attending in person on behalf of Destination Vancouver, joined by the Vancouver Convention Centre, Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel & Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.
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April 6, 2022 | Ottawa
CSAE Ottawa-Gatineau's most popular event, Tête-à-Tête, is back in-person this year! Association and not-for-profit leaders, meeting and event planners, and government procurers from across the country attend this event. Explore a wide range of products and services that will support your success. In addition to discovering solutions and exploring potential partnerships, you’ll also have a long-awaited opportunity to re-connect with your peers and hear personal stories from the stage on how we all flexed and adapted — and are stronger for it. Destination Vancouver is a sponsor. We will also be participating in Ottawa Meet Week (https://ottawameetweek.ca/), a lineup of meeting and association industry events hosted that week. Michael Drake and Michelle Taylor will be attending on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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April 7, 2022 | In-Person, Old Post Office Chicago | Virtual option available
Join fellow Chicago meetings and events professionals at Industry Xchange (IX) 2022, to collaboratively celebrate this year's Global Meeting Industry Day and the forward momentum of our resilient industry. In partnership with local industry chapters such as PCMA GMC, SITE Chicago, Destination Reps, IAEE Midwest, NACE, EDPA Midwest, and ILEA. IX provides new perspectives on key trends and issues facing the meetings industry today through thought-provoking keynotes, educational learning labs, and lively networking opportunities. Lacy Hawley will be attending on behalf of Destination Vancouver. Destination Vancouver will be sponsoring the CSR activation.
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April 11 - 14, 2022 | Las Vegas, NV
Cvent CONNECT brings together meetings, events, and hospitality professionals to evolve and inspire their meetings and event programs and put cutting-edge strategies into practice. Destination Vancouver will be managing a one-to-one diary appointment at Cvent CONNECT. Owen Chiu will be attending in person on behalf of Destination Vancouver, joined by the Westin Bayshore & Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel.
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April 20 - 23, 2022 | Dublin, Ireland | In Person
SITE is a professional association of 2,500 members located in 90 countries, working in corporations, agencies, airlines, cruise companies, and across the entire destination supply chain. SITE brings value to its members at both the global and local chapter level through education, B2B connections, networking, online resources, industry certification, and advocacy. Each year the global conference brings the SITE community together to learn, grow, share and celebrate the incentive industry. Vancouver very successfully hosted this event in January 2020 with record attendance. We are a partner/sponsor at the 2022 conference along with Destination Vancouver is a partner/sponsor at the 2022 conference along with Destination Canada Business Events and Cantrav. Dave Gazley will be attending on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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