The latest news and information for members.
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DESTINATION VANCOUVER NEWS
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#ThisIsVancouver
New Spring/Summer Campaign – Submit Your Experience Packages and other offers.
Vancouver’s spring/summer campaign is now launched and is promoting Vancouver to BC, Alberta, and Ontario audiences, as well as to Washington State.
Members are invited to become familiar with the promotion and to also review the new campaign toolkit for more information on how to support and leverage the campaign. Please view the Member Toolkit.
Please share any new, updated and appropriately themed experience packages or special offers for this promotion by emailing our Marketing Agency once you have reviewed the toolkit.
For a more comprehensive look at the campaign, please view Destination Vancouver’s recent webinars on the Creative Platform, the US Market and the Domestic Market strategies for spring and summer.
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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.
Current Positions:
Specialist, Visitor Services (Part-time seasonal) Specialist, Marketing Services Specialist, Member & In-Destination Services Specialist, Marketing Specialist, Social Media Sales Associate, Meetings & Conventions, US Coordinator, People & Culture
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DESTINATION VANCOUVER MEMBER EVENTS
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119th Annual General Meeting, Moderated Panel Discussion & Reception
Thursday, May 19th, 2022 | 2:45pm - 6:00pm Arts Club Theatre - Granville Island Stage
Join Destination Vancouver and our Board of Directors for our 119th Annual General Meeting. This event includes a panel discussion on Vancouver’s future as a competitive global destination, moderated by Bridgitte Anderson, President & CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and a post event reception.
2:45pm - 3:20pm: Registration 3:30pm - 5:00pm: AGM & Panel Discussion 5:00pm - 6:00pm: Reception
Panel
- Bridgitte Anderson, President & CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade (Moderator)
- Paula Amos, Chief Marketing & Development Officer, Indigenous Tourism British Columbia
- Sarah Kirby-Yung, Vancouver City Counsellor, City of Vancouver
- Mike McNaney, Vice President & Chief External Affairs Officer, Vancouver Airport Authority
- Peter Xotta, Vice President, Operations and Supply Chain, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
- Joanne Burns Millar, CEO, Pacific Destination Services
- Royce Chwin, President & CEO, Destination Vancouver
CLICK HERE TO RSVP
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Nooner at the Nat - SOLD OUT!
Nat Bailey Stadium | 4601 Ontario St. Vancouver
12:00pm: Registration, networking & BBQ lunch 1:05pm: First pitch
Join Destination Vancouver and industry colleagues for an afternoon of BBQ, beer and baseball - and networking of course! Tickets include an all-you-can-eat BBQ lunch, non-alcoholic beverages, one (1) bar-beverage ticket, seating in the private Telus picnic area, one grandstand ticket and one Destination Vancouver-branded ball-cap!
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BUSINESS RESOURCES & ADVOCACY
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The Washington State Department of Transportation is seeking your help in distributing a short six-question survey to your members related to the future of Amtrak Cascades train service that runs from Vancouver, B.C., to Seattle, Portland, and Eugene, Oregon. The service currently has 18 stops throughout western Oregon, Washington and British Columbia and the study is evaluating possible service improvements over the next 20 years.
The WSDOT wants to learn how business travel has evolved from pre-pandemic times, hear what the future of business travel looks like and understand how Amtrak Cascades service could better support area companies.
Complete the survey here
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED STORIES
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After a two year in-person hiatus, the 45th annual Vancouver International Children’s Festival returns In-person from May 31 – June 5 on Granville Island and May 31 – June 12 Online.
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The TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Vancouver’s signature Festival, celebrates its 36th edition this summer from Friday, June 24th to Sunday, July 3rd at a variety of venues around the city.
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Victoria Day weekend is a great time to get outside as the cooler spring weather transitions to summer temperatures (fingers crossed!) Here are our picks for the best things to do outdoors in Vancouver on the 2022 holiday weekend.
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On the West Coast and situated in the embrace of mountains and forest, Vancouver’s abundant natural wonders set it apart from anywhere else in the world.
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It’s easy to experience British Columbia’s natural beauty without leaving Vancouver.
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Vancouver nightclubs are once again offering a full entertainment experience for their guests.
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North Vancouver is known as an outdoorsy city, which isn’t a surprise since it is nestled on the slopes of the North Shore Mountains, and filled with forested neighbourhoods.
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Meetings & Conventions – Generating Business in Today's World
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MAY
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SITE Texas Tech Summit
May 18 - 22, 2022 I Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
The 2022 Tech Summit is committed to providing education and real-life application of the latest technology trends that are relevant to our industry. Event professionals will have the opportunity to network together throughout the event. Owen Chiu will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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May 31 - June 2, 2022 I Frankfurt
International exhibition/tradeshow for the worldwide MICE market attracting 1,000's of buyers and suppliers from around the world. One on one appointment-based tradeshow. Destination Vancouver will be participating with Destination Canada as part of the team Canada Pavilion. Royce Chwin, Michael Drake and Michelle Taylor will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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JUNE
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June 5-8, 2022 I New Orleans
At Educon, colleagues, business partners, and buyers come together for a 3 days educational conference. Jackie Kavcak and Owen Chiu will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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June 12- 16, 2022 I San Francisco, CA
Connect with valued partners and associates in one convenient event for an opportunity to meet and exchange business ideas and collaborate on solutions for our mutual customers under one roof. Owen Chiu will be leading the team on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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