The latest news and information for members.
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DESTINATION VANCOUVER NEWS
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Marketer of the Year event
When the BCAMA presents the Marketer of the Year award to Destination Vancouver at the 50th annual Gala at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver on Thursday, November 24, 2022, it is our opportunity to promote our members’ and our industry’s collaboration and hard work.
To help us prepare our presentation for the Marketer of the Year Awards event, representatives from Destination Vancouver’s agency, Patio, will be reaching out to members in the next few weeks looking for anecdotes, testimonials and stories about how we all worked together in 2021 (and beyond) to maximize opportunities for sustaining business and supporting our neighbourhoods.
We will also be looking for member product to help us delight the BCAMA audience with some amazing prizing. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Alexis Baran at Alexis@wearepatio.com.
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Taking the next step in partnership
Indigenous Tourism British Columbia (ITBC) is pleased to announce Sandy Hoang as Indigenous Destination Stewardship Specialist. As part of the MOU announcement between the ITBC and Destination Vancouver last winter, this new, shared role will help build a future that fully reflects the cultures and diversity of local First Nations and educate visitors about the history of the land we welcome travellers to. Sandy Hoang is originally from Toronto–home of the Huron-Wendat, Petun, Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations. Sandy respects Indigenous knowledge, teachings, cultures, and values and is deeply committed to the practice of reciprocity and participation in reconciliation within the tourism industry.
As Indigenous Destination Stewardship Specialist at ITBC, Sandy supports special projects and oversees partnership initiatives between Destination Vancouver and Indigenous Tourism British Columbia.
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BUSINESS INSIGHTS
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Details for the Destination Forecast for the week of September 5 to 11 include:
- 14 cruise ships arriving at the Port of Vancouver
- 6 Conventions and Citywide meetings including:
- Electronic Arts - 2022 XDS
- Canadian Society for Vascular Surgery - 2022 CSVS Annual Scientific Meeting
- Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada - 2022 The ONE National Conference
- Save-On-Foods Ltd. - 2022 Assistant Store Managers Conference
- Central 1 Credit Union - 2022 Momentum Conference and Tradeshow
- Confidential meeting
- 1 large event: RBC GranFondo Whistler with VeloSpoke Bike Expo on September 9.
- Total hotel bookings are down 0.6% in downtown and air bookings decrease by 2% compared to the current week.
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Vancouver visitation up 4X over last year
In the month of June 2022, over 918,000 overnight visitors came to Vancouver – up 4X from last year’s volumes over the same month, and 83% of June 2019 levels. Domestic visitation continues to drive demand – accounting for 69% of total overnight visitation, while US visitation made up about 18% of the total. Top overseas markets of origin in June 2022 include the UK, Australia, Mexico and Germany.
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DESTINATION VANCOUVER EVENTS
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Save the Dates!
Autumn Member Mixer
Wednesday, September 28th, 4pm - 6pm | Chinatown Storytelling Centre, 168 E. Pender
Tourism Outlook Briefing with the Conference Board of Canada
Tuesday, October 4th | 9am - 12pm | Grand Ballroom, Paradox Hotel, 1161 W. Georgia
Annual Christmas Luncheon
Wednesday, December 14th | 11am - 3pm | Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
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MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
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JustLuxe
Eat, Stay and Bike in Vancouver B.C.
One of the best resorts to take in Vancouver's spectacular marina, harbor, mountain, and gleaming glass high-rise views is the Westin Bayshore Hotel. Located just minutes to Stanley Park, it's also a short walk to the cruise ship terminal, and near hundreds of dining opportunities. This hotel has been a Vancouver favorite since it was built in 1961.
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED STORIES
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Mexican food is having a moment in Vancouver, and there’s no better way to jump on the bandwagon than to taste some of the best tacos in the city.
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Hit the jumps at one of these nine Vancouver-area bike skills parks. With features ranging from beginner to expert, obstacle areas, pump tracks, and dirt jumps, there’s something for every rider.
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Meetings & Conventions – Generating Business in Today's World
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SEPTEMBER
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Rediscover the World of HMI
September 7, 2022 I Montreal
This exclusive annual dinner brings together HMI clients and partners from around the world for a wonderful evening of networking. Michelle Taylor will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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M&IT Awards
September 9, 2022 | London, England
‘The Oscars of the Industry’ is the event of the year in the UK bringing together 1,000+ industry professionals, to recognise the phenomenal people that drive the Meetings & Incentive travel industry in the UK. Destination Vancouver’s in-market representative, Lois Wallis, will be attending the evening and connecting with industry clients and colleagues.
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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. 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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OCTOBER
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October 19-21, 2022 I Halifax, NS
Reconnect with colleagues, rejoice in celebration, and rethink strategies to association leadership. Destination Vancouver is a sponsor. Michelle Taylor will be leading this initiative 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, Visitor Experience & Engagement Director, Destination Events Manager, Consumer Marketing Manager, Content Marketing Manager, Marketing Services Manager, Meeting & Convention Sales Canada & International Manager, Meetings & Convention Sales Western US Specialist, Social Media, Trade, Meeting & Conventions Finance Specialist, Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
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