The latest news and information for members.
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BUSINESS INSIGHTS
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According to our next weekly forecast, November 14 to 20, there will be four known convention meetings along with a double-digit increase in delegates compared to the current week. This includes one large citywide meeting, Entomological Society of America - 2022 ESA Annual Meeting, starting this weekend. We are seeing a corresponding increase in overall hotel demand and air bookings compared to the current week.
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DESTINATION VANCOUVER MEMBER EVENTS
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Our annual Christmas Luncheon is SOLD OUT and the waitlist is closed.
For those of you who have purchased tables or multiple tickets and have yet to submit names, please do so via email no later than noon on Thursday, December 1st!
Please be sure to include First and Last Name, Company, and an Email for each guest listed.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS
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Member Workshop on BC Vehicle and Charging Station Electrification
Organizations that have an electric vehicle charging infrastructure on-site, has an electrified vehicle fleet, or is considering transitioning to electric have an opportunity to generate high-value carbon credits.
Join Radicle on November 30th at 10am for a webinar to learn about the new credit generation opportunity under both the British Columbia Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) and the Canadian Clean Fuel Regulation (CFR).
Date: November 30, 2022
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am PT
Register here.
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BUSINESS RESOURCES & ADVOCACY
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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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November 4-6, 10-20 & 25-27, 2022
Let your taste buds run wild at Whistler's fall celebration of food and drink!
Take advantage of the Industry CRUSH Grand Tasting offered strictly to industry partners. This package combines exclusive industry accommodation rates with a $50 CRUSH Grand Tasting Early Entry ticket.
Festival Schedule and Tickets available here.
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Hotel Development in Vancouver
A rezoning application submitted to the City of Vancouver for 848 Seymour Street by Perkins and Will on behalf of Forme Development.
The city of Vancouver is seeking feedback from the public for this application from November 14th to December 4th. The proposal is to allow for the development of a 30-storey hotel building over four levels of underground parking. Hotel use would have a gross floor area of 235,659 sqft with 393 rooms and 5,000 sqft of office space.
Click here for more information and provide your comments.
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MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
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Evasion
Follow Guillaume Lambert and Geneviève Néron as they visit the city's attractions and neighbourhoods.
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED STORIES
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The Michelin Guide just released its list of Vancouver restaurants with stars, Bib Gourmands, and recommendations, confirming the exemplary quality and breadth of this city’s dining scene—including Indian cuisine.
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The short and easy hike to Steelhead Falls in Mission is perfect for November. The autumn rains ensure that the waterfall will be gushing and the mossy forest will be extra green.
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Home to artists, cutting-edge apparel and design companies, and innovative eating establishments, Railtown is truly a unique Vancouver neighbourhood.
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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. 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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