The latest news and information for members.
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BUSINESS INSIGHTS
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Cruise season officially ends this week with the last ship arriving today. Next week's forecast, November 7 to 13, shows four known convention meetings scheduled, along with two other events, including the Vancouver Christmas Market, which opens on November 12, and the Franchise Canada Show. We are seeing a corresponding increase in both hotel demand and air bookings from US market for next week compared to the current week.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
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Culinary Stars Revealed in Vancouver
The stars were shining brightly over Vancouver this past Thursday, with 8 new MICHELIN-Starred restaurants joining the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Vancouver.
Vancouver has long enjoyed international attention and acclaim for our local food scene. The MICHELIN Guide brings a whole new level of recognition for the quality, the style, and the innovation of Vancouver’s restaurants.
Destination Vancouver understood that a partnership with MICHELIN would be an investment in elevating the culinary reputation of our city.
Eight restaurants earned one-MICHELIN-Star distinctions and 12 received Bib Gourmands, which recognize great food at a great value. The full selection, including Recommended restaurants, recognized 60 of the city's restaurants.
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Record Ship Visits to the Port of Vancouver in 2022
The final cruise ship of the season departed from the Port of Vancouver today, completing a comeback year for the local cruise industry, following a two-year hiatus due to pandemic restrictions.
There were a record 306 cruise ship visits to Vancouver in 2022, an increase of 6% compared to 2019.
While passenger numbers were expectedly lower in 2022 as people slowly returned to their pre-pandemic travel habits, occupancy levels gradually increased throughout the season and are expected to average approximately 70% for the year. This would mean approximately 815,000 passenger visits to Vancouver in 2022, compared to approximately 1.1 million in 2019.
Based on preliminary bookings, in 2023 there will be 334 visits to the Canada Place cruise terminal at the Port of Vancouver. If the industry continues to have normal capacities, Vancouver could have a record 1.3 million cruise passenger visits in 2023.
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BUSINESS RESOURCES & ADVOCACY
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Urgent Call to Action: Hotels to Help Lottery
The BC Hospitality Foundation is currently running their Hotels to Help Lottery with tickets on sale until midnight Thursday, November 3, 2022. Proceeds from the lottery will support hospitality industry workers that are in imminent need of financial assistance due to a health condition.
This lottery is the BCHF’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and they need our support! The full list of prizes is worth almost $23,470 and may be found here. Lottery tickets may be purchased here.
In 2022, the BCHF has helped 11 workers across BC for a total of $56,700 (over $5,000 per beneficiary). The funds assist them in covering expenses during two to four months until they recover and are ready to get back to work.
Please help spread the word about the venture! Odds of winning are quite good. Share on social media using #HotelstoHelp and @BCHospitalityFoundation.
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Celebrating Marketing Excellence at the 50th Annual Marketer of the Year Awards Gala
Tickets are going fast for the BCAMA 50th Annual Marketer of the Year Awards Gala. Get your tickets before its too late!
Destination Vancouver will be proudly accepting the evening’s main award, and the Marketing Excellence Award winners will be unveiled at the gala. Here are the finalists across six categories:
The finalists for the 2022 Marketing Excellence Awards are as follows:
- Non-for-profit/cause marketing | CBC (Food Bank Day), Knowledge Network (Search and Rescue North Shore)
- Content marketing, storytelling and/or influencer marketing | Coast Capital (Keep her on the map), UBC (Sustainability steps)
- Single integrated campaign (direct-to-consumer) | Coast Capital (We´re for real), Translink (Reconnect), Translink (Tap in to win)
- Branding or rebranding | Coast Capital (We´re for real), Vancity (Financial force for change),
- Marketing on a shoestring | Full Circle First Nations Performance Society (Talking Stick Festival), KMPG (What is your story)
- Business-to-business marketing | Colliers (CRE 2022 and Beyond), Colliers (False Creek Station)
Good luck to all the finalists!
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MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
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Culture Magazin
The west coast jewel offers urban delights, natural beauty, and a storied immigrant past.
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Fall is a great time to plan an escape to Vancouver, British Columbia, because of the mild climate, which is ideal for outdoor fun such as hiking, biking and water activities.
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When it comes to exploring the great outdoors, British Columbia seems to have it all—hiking up to gorgeous waterfalls, kayaking around hidden lakes, and walking across suspension bridges in the forest.
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED STORIES
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The first flakes of snow have hit the mountains, which means ski season is around the corner! Here is everything you need to know about skiing at six ski resorts near Vancouver in winter 2022/23.
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Vancouver has been lauded as having the best Chinese food in North America. With the city’s vibrant Chinese population as well as its Pacific Rim location, Vancouver has a long history of Chinese cuisine, one that continues to evolve.
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Vancouver has many nicknames, including “Raincouver”. But locals embrace the rain, grabbing umbrellas and rain jackets, then heading outside to enjoy it. Here are seven outdoor activities you’ll want to experience on a rainy day in Vancouver.
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Granville Island is one of the most memorable places in Vancouver, with its lively Public Market, artisanal studio spaces, theatre venues, and diverse food establishments.
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In-Market Activities
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Signature Travel Network Conference
November 8-11, 2022 | Las Vegas, NV
Signature Travel Network’s Conference brings together over 2,000 travel industry professionals, including Signature travel advisors, managers and agency owners, and partners to connect, share ideas and develop new business opportunities. Vancouver is a preferred destination in the network. Destination Vancouver will be offering a destination training workshop in partnership with Tourism Whistler and Destination Greater Victoria. Krista Alcazar will be attending the conference on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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November 13-16, 2022 I Boston, MA
From future-focused education to networking opportunities, this conference is all about connection and growth. Lacy Garvey will be attending with our partners at Destination Canada, on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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Canada Showcase Europe
November 14-17, 2022 | London, UK
Canada Showcase Europe is a new event organized by Destination Canada to replace attendance at IFTM/Top Resa 2022, World Travel Market 2022 and ITB 2023 and align trade partners that deliver High Value Guests to Canada in key European markets (United Kingdom, Germany, and France). Karen Soyka and Krista Alcazar will be attending on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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November 20-22, 2022 I Niagara Falls, ON
The PCMA CIC is designed to meet the needs of meeting and event professionals and suppliers whose organizations are engaged in providing services related to the conduct and operation of meetings, conventions, seminars, exhibits and trade shows. Destination Vancouver is a sponsor. Michelle Taylor will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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November 22, 2022 I Chicago, IL
The MPI CAC Signature Event is an opportunity to network, give thanks for each other and our industry, and learn together. Vancouver is sponsoring the CSR activation at this event. Lacy Garvey will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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Focus Canada Mexico
November 23-24, 2022 | Mexico City, MX
Focus Canada Mexico connects the Canadian tourism industry with Mexican tourism professionals and media. Sabrina Tey and Krista Alcazar will attend on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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USTOA Annual Conference
November 28-December 2, 2022 | Austin, TX
The USTOA Annual Conference is a travel industry event in the United States that brings together the leading North American travel companies with tourism suppliers and destinations from around the globe for one-on-one appointments. Krista Alcazar will attend on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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November 30 – December 1, 2022 I Chicago, IL
For more than 30 years, Holiday Showcase has been the place for the Chicago association community to celebrate achievements, network with colleagues and friends, and build for the future. Destination Vancouver will be exhibiting at this tradeshow and sponsoring the events CSR activation. Lacy Garvey 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:
Sales Associate, Meetings & Conventions Director, Visitor Experience & Engagement Manager, Content Marketing Manager, Marketing Services Manager, Meetings & Convention Sales Western US Specialist, Social Media, Trade, Meeting & Conventions
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