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:
Director, Destination Events
Manager, Meeting & Convention Sales, Canada & International
Specialist, Member & In-Destination Services
Specialist, Social Media
Coordinator, People & Culture
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Destination Vancouver and Mayor Kennedy Stewart kicked off summer alongside some of the city’s most iconic events
At a news conference today at the PNE, Destination Vancouver joined Mayor Kennedy Stewart to highlight the events and festivals that are back to the city this summer.
“Vancouver’s visitor economy is rebuilding. The return of arts and cultural events, festivals and sports are bringing vibrancy to the city and giving people the shared experiences that we’ve all been missing,” said Karen Soyka, VP, Strategy & Business Development, Destination Vancouver.
“Whether you’re a local or are visiting the city for the first time, we encourage everyone to get out and experience everything Vancouver has to offer.”
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INDUSTRY NEWS
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On June 19, join the street party to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day and the 10th Anniversary of Skwachàys Lodge
Vancouver Native Housing Society and the Skwachàys Lodge and Gallery, and their Artisits-in-Residence Program, are hosting an outdoor celebration on Sunday, June 19.
The party takes place on Taylor Street, between West Pender and Keefer Place. It will be a family friendly event with food, entertainment, and children’s activities. The event will begin at 11:00 a.m. and run to 5:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
To learn more about the Skwachàys story, visit their web site.
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DESTINATION VANCOUVER MEMBER EVENTS
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27th Anniversary Annual Neighbourhood Clean-up Party!
Monday, June 20th, 2022 | Lot 19 - 855 West Hastings (between Terminal City Club and Vancouver Club) Registration 8:00am - 8:30am | Clean up: 8:30am - 10:30am Wrap Up: 10:00am - 11:00am
Destination Vancouver looks forward to bringing back another incredible annual neighbourhood & shoreline clean-up party after a two year hiatus. This will be the 27th year since the program started in 1995 as “Keep Vancouver Spectacular” in partnership with the City of Vancouver. This is a great team building activity for you and your colleagues!
Register Now
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Nooner at the Nat – Cancelled
Unfortunately, as you know, the event was cancelled due to weather and wet conditions. Given the popularity of “Nooners”, there will not be another opportunity for us to host this event this year. As such, we will be issuing refunds to all paid guests back to the original form of payment.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS
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Flash your pass and save this summer! Members Who Create a Value-Add to TransLink Compass Card Holders will be Promoted through Summer Campaign
TransLink would like to help promote offers to locals and visitors who flash their Compass Card this summer as a thank you for taking transit! These offers will be included in TransLink's summer campaign, which launches in early July. The summer campaign will include prominence on their campaign landing page map with member offer details and through social and blog content. If you would like to add extra value to Compass Card holders this summer (such as a free beverage, a percentage-off gift shop purchases, or a buy-1-get-1 offer for a future visit), please email alexis@wearepatio.com.
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MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
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Ski and Snowboard with Kids
Vancouver locals have three ski resorts all around 30 minutes drive from the city centre - Grouse Mountain, Cypress Mountain or Mt Seymour. And Whistler Blackcomb, with its 200-plus runs, is about 90 minutes' drive north. Go ice skating or take the kids bike riding in Stanley Park, visit a host of fascinating museums as well as Granville Island with its legendary market. Don’t miss taking the kids to the Capilano Suspension Bridge with its glittering lights in winter.
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED STORIES
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Vancouver is often celebrated for its beautiful scenery and contemporary culture, but something many visitors may not know is that the region also has a rich and diverse history dating all the way back to 15,000 BC.
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It can be tough to choose which beach to visit in the Vancouver area.
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One of the best ways to learn about Vancouver is to visit its many museums and galleries.
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From June 3-12, home-grown, global sensation Fleurs de Villes returns to downtown Vancouver with a floral trail of over 30 installations, each created by a local florist, for Fleurs de Villes FEMMES, a celebration of remarkable women.
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Today, the Vancouver Art Gallery, one of North America’s most innovative visual arts institutions, is thrilled to announce that, starting July 1, all children and youth 18 years old and under will receive complimentary admission to the Gallery.
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Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of True to Place: stímetstexw tel xéltel from June 15, 2022–March 19, 2023.
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This year, snow is lingering in the mountains so it’s a good time to tackle a lower elevation hike.
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According to Ben Liegey, CEO and Co-Founder of Vancouver’s Rethink2gether, avoidable food waste in Canada costs $49 billion a year, with $7 billion coming from the hospitality industry alone.
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Audiences will indulge in a hilarious love letter to Broadway and revel in a worldwide sensation of Queen’s most beloved rock-and-roll hits when Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) presents Something Rotten! and We Will Rock You, running alternate evenings July 2–August 27, 2022, at Stanley Park’s scenic Malkin Bowl.
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Early Music Vancouver (EMV) is pleased to present the 2022 Vancouver Bach Festival – Scottish Baroque and Other Traditions from Tuesday, July 26 to Saturday, August 6 at various venues including The Chan Centre, Christ Church Cathedral, Pyatt Hall, VanDusen Botanical Garden, The Wolf & Hound, and UBC’s Sage Bistro.
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The Hellenic Canadian Congress of BC is thrilled to announce the lineup for Greek Heritage Month, which takes place in-person from June 3–26, 2022.
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Meetings & Conventions – Generating Business in Today's World
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JUNE
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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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Chicago Sales Mission
June 20- 24, 2022 I Chicago, IL
The Chicago Sales Mission is an opportunity for Vancouver partners active in the Chicagoland association market to connect with key clients at a handful of industry and destination led events. This trip revolves around two key Association Forum events, Forum Forward and Honors Gala, and includes sales calls and three small Destination Vancouver client events. Lacy Hawley and Dave Gazley will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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June 22-25 I Calgary, Alberta
The Executive Leadership Forum (ELF) is a thought-provoking learning experience for senior-level leaders in the association community seeking intellectually curious, creative, and open-ended learning. In partnership with Destination Canada, Royce Chwin and Jackie Kavcak will be leading this initiative on Destination Vancouver’s behalf.
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June 28-30 I Washington D.C.
PCMA’s Capital Chapter first ever SPARKLER event focusing on health and mental wellness. Destination Vancouver is the sponsor for the meditation session. Jackie Kavcak will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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JULY
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Incentive Canada
Jul 10 – 13, 2022 I Nova Scotia
Incentive Canada is an annual event organized and hosted by Business Events Canada to showcase incentive locations throughout the country. Lacy Hawley will be attending on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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July 18-20, 2022 I Detroit, Michigan
Meeting for emerging leaders and meeting professionals in the association management world with topics surrounding industry issues and opportunities, while also focusing on personal growth. Destination Vancouver is a Strategic Partner and Jackie Kavcak will be leading this initiative on Destination Vancouver’s behalf.
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Jul 18 – 22, 2022 I San Francisco
GME provides a forum both to educate through external industry presentations and expert panels, as well as to create business opportunities through pre-arranged meeting schedules. Owen Chiu will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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July 31 – August 2, 2022 I Nashville, TN
CEMA is a thriving community of corporate event marketers serving all senior-level event marketers in a corporate environment. Owen Chiu will be leading the team on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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