The latest news and information for members.
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DESTINATION VANCOUVER NEWS
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Thank you to all the volunteers who came out and joined Team Destination Vancouver for the Neighbourhood Cleanup Party for Vancouver’s Downtown Waterfront on Monday June 20th.
We had a total of 74 volunteers collect 58 garbage bags of waste from our streets.
Started as Keep Vancouver Spectacular in 1995 as a partnership between the City of Vancouver and Destination Vancouver, the program engages over 30,000 volunteers each year (2020/2021) notwithstanding.
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Destination Vancouver is pleased to welcome its newest team member!
Joining the membership team is Cristina Hernandez as Specialist, Member & In-Destination Services. Originally from Guadalajara, Mexico and now living in North Vancouver, Cristina holds a Tourism Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Guadalajara, and her background includes extensive experience in the tourism industry including travel sales, business operations, trip planning and coordination, and customer support and engagement. Cristina is very excited to join Destination Vancouver and looks forward to working with and meeting members of Destination Vancouver in the weeks and months to come!
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INDUSTRY NEWS
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Canada Place, in partnership with the Government of Canada, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, and with support from the City of Vancouver, is pleased to host Canada Together on Friday, July 1st, 2022. This is the largest July 1st celebration outside our nation’s capital and has been re-imagined for 2022 in the spirit of reconciliation. The event will be held throughout the outdoor spaces at Canada Place, Jack Poole Plaza and surrounding areas along Canada Place Way from Howe St to Thurlow St.
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Vancouver named as Official Host City for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The beautiful game’s greatest spectacle is coming to Vancouver in 2026 and we could not be more thrilled.
Being named a Host City for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will supercharge our efforts to rebuild our tourism sector. The investment in an event of this scale will showcase Vancouver’s appeal as a global destination of choice and is a major step in continuing to build a vibrant and resilient visitor economy.
And GO TEAM CANADA for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, where our Canadian Men’s National Team will be competing at a World Cup for the first time since 1986. See the competition schedule here.
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Hot on the heels of last week’s FIFA win, today tennis’s 6th annual Laver Cup announced it is coming to Vancouver in 2023! Team Europe will meet Team World at Rogers Arena, September 22-24 next year.
If you haven’t heard of the Laver Cup, it’s relatively new to the tennis schedule and has been a smash hit since its 2017 debut in Prague. Think of it as the tennis equivalent of golf’s Ryder Cup.
The 3-day competition pits six of the best players from Team Europe, captained by tennis legend Bjorn Borg, against six leading players from Team World, led by Borg’s professional rival, the equally legendary John McEnroe.
Tickets sell out in a flash every year, so register here to get the latest information.
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BUSINESS INSIGHTS
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Destination Vancouver is pleased to present our forecast report for this week. From June 20 to June 26, there will be 14 cruise ships arriving at the Port of Vancouver and 4 meetings along with the 2022 Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival from June 24 to 26. We expect to see a moderate increase in hotel and air bookings compared to last week.
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MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
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Dobbernation Loves
There are plenty of unique things to do in Vancouver: diverse shopping and neighbourhoods, award-winning multicultural cuisine, outdoor adventure and an exciting, constantly refreshed roster of arts, culture, festival and performances.
The Telegraph
Vancouver easily earns its reputation as one of the world's most beautiful cities, surrounded by the sea and hugged by soaring mountains - reflected in seemingly endless gleaming glass skyscrapers.
The Globe and Mail
Escape airport chaos and rising gas prices by checking in for a local retreat.
Instagram
As travel ramps up in Vancouver in the summer time, we have invited our Mexican counterpart, Digital Creator Extraordinaire, Manu Espinosa, to take over the re-launch of our Spanish Instagram!
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED STORIES
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As the terminus of the first railway across Canada, Vancouver wouldn’t be the city it is today without trains. Today the city is home to several railway attractions that will appeal to train buffs of all ages.
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This summer promises to be an amazing one in Vancouver, with popular events returning and new ones in the works. Going to a market promises so much fun: happy people milling about, artisan goods to browse, and great food and drink to enjoy.
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Boundary Bay Regional Park in Tsawwassen is a great summer destination. This ocean-front park has a sandy beach, hiking trails, bike paths, bird watching, and lots more.
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Meetings & Conventions – Generating Business in Today's World
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JUNE
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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 largest chapter will meet on June 29 and to hear hospitality professionals discuss and share stories on how they are adjusting to the changing dynamics of our industry. 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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Innovate Canada
July 25-28, 2022 I St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Exploration is at the heart of Innovate Canada 2022, Destination Canada’s event for C-suite executives to explore the ground-breaking work taking place across Canada’s ocean science ecosystems. Michelle Taylor 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. CEMA is a non-selling, peer-to-peer environment focusing on best practice and knowledge sharing. Owen Chiu will be leading the team on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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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
Research Analyst
Coordinator, People & Culture
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