The latest news and information for members.
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BUSINESS INSIGHTS
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From January 9 to 15, there will be two known convention meetings. We are seeing a moderate increase in air bookings to Vancouver along with additional hotel demand compared to the current week. This may be due to the holiday season ending and a return of business meetings and events.
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DESTINATION VANCOUVER MEMBER EVENTS
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Webinar: De-escalation & Responding to a Crisis at Work
January 17 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Virtual
Join this informative, one-hour online training session to learn tools for de-escalation in the workplace. The session can help you to effectively respond to conflict and deescalate a crisis at work, including, but not limited to, challenging interactions with guests & customers.
Brought to you in partnership with the Go2HR and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), this Responding to Crisis at Work session is for any Vancouver Tourism business owners, managers and frontline staff.
Moderator: Gwendal Castellan, Manager, Sustainable Destination Management
Presenter: Maria Weaver, CMHA BC, Manager, Regional Suicide Prevention
During this webinar, you can expect to receive:
- An overview of the prevalence of mental health challenges, mental illness, substance use and homelessness in your local community, as well as resources available locally for support.
- An entry-level introduction to crisis de-escalation skills, including an easily applicable 3-step model.
- Information about how to begin making a crisis response plan for your workplace.
Click here to register.
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Save the Date!
Webinar: 2023 Business Insights
January 16 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Virtual
This webinar will include the following:
- Recap of YTD 2022 destination performance
- Initial Outlook for 2023 including current bookings, market updates and forecast.
Presented by Eugene Chu, Manager, Research & Business Insights
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BUSINESS RESOURCES & ADVOCACY
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7th Annual Vancouver Tourism Facility Managers Association General Meeting
Tuesday, January 17 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Westin Bayshore Hotel
There will be a presentation by Vladimir Kostka from Fortis BC and the Westin Bayshore Director of Engineering Johanne Tsotsos on creative & sustainable ways to find natural gas savings for your facility.
The VTFMA is recruiting 3 facility manager members to the board. This can be a chief engineer, director of engineer or assistant team member working in a hotel or other tourism facility in Vancouver, Richmond, North Vancouver, Burnaby.
Appetizers and drinks will be served.
Register here.
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Last Call Program: A Collaboration with Vancouver City Council, #NotMe and Vancouver Liquor Serving Establishments
The Last Call program will involve 8-10 businesses in the service and hospitality industry to be part of a one-year pilot program that will provide sexual violence prevention training, policy workshops and data collection and monitoring to support businesses in creating systems that mitigate and prevent employees and the public from sexual violence. We are currently in recruitment and this pilot will launch in early 2023.
Participating establishments will receive 1 year subscription to the #NotMe app, free policy support, training, intensive supports and will be eligible to win a Health City Award and other recognitions.
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MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
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Lonely Planet
Visitors to Canada are equally as wowed by the wildlife and wilderness, as they are by the cultural and culinary offerings found in the cities that speckle the sprawling nation.
Monocle
Winter is the off-season in Vancouver – be prepared for a damp chill – but cold and snow await at Whistler.
Northwest Meetings + Events
The British Columbia Chapter of the American Marketing Association (BCAMA) recognized Destination Vancouver as the 2022 “Marketer of the Year.” Awarded annually, the accolade applauds the organization for demonstrating strategic and integrated marketing excellence.
Northwest Meetings + Events
New hotels and other venues with meeting spaces, expanded conference centers, and team-building opportunities— from playing laser tag to relaxing in a 12-person rooftop hot tub—are all on the agenda for the new year.
Northwest Meetings + Events
Food brings people together. Culinary gatherings feed the body and soul, creating lasting memories for attendees.
FoodMesh
It is estimated that more than half of food produced in Canada goes to waste. The food service industry is responsible for 13% of perfectly edible food ending up in the garbage.
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED STORIES
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Each year, many people make New Year’s resolutions around health goals. An easy way to ensure you stick to your resolution is to sign up for a running race. Check out these winter running races in Vancouver.
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With the holidays over, you may be looking to spice up your palate with a fun culinary escape in Vancouver.
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When someone says Stanley Park, you probably think of the aquarium, seawall, and beaches. But many visitors miss the beautiful forested interior, perfect for hiking. This easy loop hike hits several gorgeous viewpoints between sections of picturesque rainforest.
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Try something new this winter: Climb a via ferrata. Bungee jump into an icy canyon. Or snowshoe by moonlight. Add these unique winter adventures around Vancouver to your bucket list.
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The 21st Dine out Vancouver Festival returns, running from January 20 to February 5, 2023.
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Meetings & Conventions – Generating Business in Today's World
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PCMA’s Convening Leaders
January 8-11, 2023 I Columbus, OH
PCMA’s Convening Leaders has long been recognized as one of the most important, influential, and inspiring conferences that takes place each year. This year Vancouver’s activation will focus on sustainability which will be featured in “The District”. Destination Vancouver and the Vancouver Convention Centre are PCMA Premier Partners. Jackie Kavcak, Dave Gazley and Michelle Taylor will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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January 18-19, 2023 | Montreal, QC
Destination Vancouver is a long-time member of this committee, with Dave Gazley being the 2017-2019 chair. Destination Vancouver current board member, Joanne Burns Millar also sits on this committee. The committee provides direction, feedback and guidance in helping Destination Canada Business Events shape their strategy and investments. Dave Gazley will be representing Destination Vancouver.
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AMC Institutes Annual Meeting
January 25-27, 2023 I Orlando, FL
The AMCI's Annual Meeting is the premier in-person business event that connects their members, partners, and industry leaders in the association management world. Destination Vancouver is a Strategic Partner and Jackie Kavcak will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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CESSE CEO Meeting
January 29-February 1, 2023 I Baltimore, MD
The CESSE CEO Meeting is for CEOs from the STEM community who will be exposed to cutting-edge ideas, share their expertise, and learn from colleagues in a safe space created by CEOs, for CEOs. In partnership with Destination Canada, Destination Vancouver is the first day luncheon sponsor. Jackie Kavcak will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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Mexico Sales Mission and Client Event
January 30-February 3, 2023 | Mexico City, MX
This sales mission to Mexico is a great opportunity for the Destination Vancouver Meetings & Conventions team to make in-person connections with key corporate clients and industry contacts in this emerging market. Luke Snyder and Michael Drake 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:
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