The latest news and information for members.
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BUSINESS INSIGHTS
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For the upcoming week, from August 22 to 28, there will be 13 cruise ships arriving at the Port of Vancouver, which represents an increase in both the total number of vessels and cruise passengers compared to the current week. In addition, four known convention meetings will take place next week, resulting in a doubling of the total number of delegate visitors compared to this week.
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DESTINATION VANCOUVER NEWS
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Information Sessions on Q3 and Q4 Market Activities
Destination Vancouver is pleased to present a series of brief, pre-recorded webinars as tools to assist our members in understanding our programs, and in planning for market activities for the balance of the 2022 fiscal year.
These informative sessions are designed to be viewed in order, or can be viewed as relevant to the member, by market and by line of business.
We will keep our members updated on any new or additional sessions this fall. Stay tuned.
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Frontier Summer Summit
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Destination Vancouver’s MIND Partnership sponsored the Frontier Collectives Summit that took place August 9 to 10. This two-day event brought together stakeholders from the metaverse, virtual reality/augmented reality, Web3, and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors, as well as creative industries such as esports, NFTs, VFX, and animation. The summit discussed what the future should look like in Vancouver as we promoted the value of business events to help them achieve their economic development goals.
Our goal is to partner with other Frontier Summit partners, such as Creative BC, BC Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, Invest Vancouver, Innovate BC and DigiBC to collective support our events and conferences sector. If you need support to attract our next emerging tech conference, be sure to reach out to us!
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS
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Wanderlust Sustainability Initiative Awards Submissions
The Wanderlust Sustainability Initiative Awards has returned in 2022 with four categories – Tour Operators, Tourism Boards, Airlines & Accommodation providers – who can show the tangible impact of their sustainability efforts. Applications are free of charge and the winners will be decided by Wanderlust’s judging panel of sustainability experts. Applications close September 21, 2022.
The key criteria are as follows:
- Describe the initiative, including what the goals are and when it was launched.
- What have you achieved with this initiative in the last year?
- How do you measure the success of the initiative?
- How do travelers benefit?
- Why do you feel it deserves an award?
More details and how to apply
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED STORIES
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Vancouver is an incredibly bike-friendly city, with a comprehensive network of bike lanes, a bike sharing system, and a supportive community committed to cycling.
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Celebrate summer with sunflowers. These huge yellow blooms turn to face the sun, following its progress across the sky each day. Get lost in a forest of gorgeous golden flowers at one of these Vancouver area 2022 sunflower festivals.
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Coquitlam’s slogan is “Fun is in our nature”, and you’ll find plenty of outdoor activities in the city ranging from neighbourhood parks to wilderness areas. Here are eight ways to get outdoors in Coquitlam.
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BUSINESS EVENTS
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Destination Vancouver In-Market Activities
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AUGUST
ASAE’s Annual Meeting
August 20-23 I Nashville, TN
The ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition is where thousands of association professionals and industry partners gather to exchange knowledge, resources, strategies, solutions, and more. Destination Vancouver will be participating under the Destination Canada umbrella through their strategic partnership with ASAE. Jackie Kavcak and Lacy Garvey will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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SEPTEMBER
Destination Canada Business Events - Canada Week London
September 19-23, 2022 I London, England
The Destination Canada Business Events team is leading three in-market client events; a signature VIP event in partnership with the High Commission of Canada as well as two separate client events focused on the incentive market. In addition, Lois Wallis, Destination Vancouver's London based in-market representative, will be setting up individual client appointments for Vancouver. Lois Wallis and Dave Gazley will be leading for Vancouver.
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MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
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"The big city from the Canadian West there is something vain about it. You know, surrounded by sea and mountains, irresistibly attractive. Famous for her progressive spirit, her evergreen greenery and his devotion to nature, Vancouver boasts communities seasoned, kitchens that circumvent borders and urban parks that don't look like it. With the forgiveness of suspension bridges, Vancouver shelters complex realities that go beyond obvious attractions. In this city the acts begin with a acknowledgment of land not ceded from the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil nations Wauth. To understand the background it is best to resort to guides and companies local indigenous people"
Article by Marck Gutt
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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.
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