The latest news and information for members.
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BUSINESS INSIGHTS
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From Jan 30 to Feb 5, there will be four known convention meetings. In addition, two more meetings will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre: Vancouver Resource and Investment Conference 2023, from Jan 29 to 30; and TABOO: The Everything To Do With Sex Show, from Feb 3 to 5. We are seeing a moderate change in both hotel bookings and air bookings to Vancouver for the next week.
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MEMBER OPORTUNITIES
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Discount Program for Cruise Passengers with Ceres Terminals
Last year, Ceres Terminals implemented a discount program for cruise ship passengers to encourage them to experience and explore our amazing city prior to their embarkation time as a way of avoiding large crowds in the terminal building.
The program was so successful that Ceres wants to launch it again. They are looking to put together a list of activities including attractions, shopping, restaurants, and retail, where cruise passengers can get a discount by showing their boarding pass, and allow them to experience/explore the city from ahead of the turn to board a cruise ship at their designated embarkation time.
If you are interested in providing a discount for cruise passengers, please send an email to Kierra McGivney-King, Supervisor, Ground Transportation and Cruise Programs to kmcgivney-king@ceresglobal.com
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Regenerative Event Management
TIAC is offering sustainable tourism training courses free for industry across Canada. Please note with special attention to the Regenerative Event Management course offered January 26th. This course is for business, arts & culture, sporting event professionals and suppliers. The course is being led by ConnectSeven, GDS, and #Meet4Impact and will help support our initiatives and growth of Canada as a sustainable event destination.
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DESTINATION VANCOUVER MEMBER EVENTS
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Webinar: International Markets Strategies
February 8, 2023 | 9:30am – 11:30am | Virtual
Please join us for this live webinar session which will provide an update on Destination Vancouver's strategic focus to rebuild visitation from our core International markets – United Kingdom, Germany, Australia & Mexico - including segments from the Research, Travel Trade, Media, Consumer and Meetings & Conventions teams.
There will be a break between the two half-sessions along with an opportunity for Q&A.
Session 1: 9:30am - 10:30am
United Kingdom & Germany
-10 minute break-
Session 2: 10:40am - 11:30am
Australia & Mexico
Presenters:
Eugene Chu, Manager, Research & Business Insights
Krista Alcazar, Director, Market Development
Sabrina Tey, Manager, Communications
Candice Gibson, Director, Brand & Marketing
Lois Wallis, Business Development, UK & Europe
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Webinar: US & Canada Market Strategies
February 9, 2023 | 9:30am – 11:00am | Virtual
Please join us for this live webinar session which will provide an update on our strategic focus to rebuild visitation from the U.S. & Canada, and will include segments from our Research, Travel Trade, Media, Consumer and Meetings & Conventions teams.
Presenters:
Eugene Chu, Manager, Research & Business Insights
Krista Alcazar, Director, Market Development
Sabrina Tey, Manager, Communications
Candice Gibson, Director, Brand & Marketing
Luke Snyder, Manager, Meeting & Convention Sales, Canada & International
Jacqueline Kavcak, Director of Sales, Meetings & Conventions, US
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INDUSTRY EVENTS
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Tourism Town Hall
The 2023 Tourism Town Hall is an industry-wide event delivered by TIAC, in cooperation with TIABC to reach all tourism industry stakeholders.
The Town Hall includes an insightful morning session delivered by Jock Finlayson, Senior Policy Advisor with the Business Council of BC who will set the stage for the day. Following a complimentary lunch, the Town Hall will give tourism stakeholders first-hand input on issues affecting their business and an overview of the plans to reposition and grow Canada's visitor economy; from leisure/business travel, travel trade, meetings and conventions and sports tourism.
This session will provide an updated forecast for the global, Canadian and BC economies and consider
some of the trends shaping the outlook for the tourism sector.
When: January 27th, 2023
Where: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
From: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
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DINE OUT 2023 - STREET FOOD CITY
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Now in it’s 11th year, Street Food City is Vancouver’s original food truck festival and pod – started here in Destination Vancouver as part of Dine Out Vancouver Festival before food truck fests were even a thing in our city. Modelled after the food truck pods made famous in Portland, Oregon, Street Food City runs all week through to Sunday, features a rotating selection of food trucks daily serving up delicious eats, has tented seating areas, and this year, is a collaboration with Lunar Fest and Lantern City – with a beautiful lantern installation at the foot of the steps of the Art Gallery.
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MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
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Boardroom
"A great part of the 2022 Global Forum, hosted by Destination Vancouver, was about sustainability and showcased projects that came as a nice follow-up to Wonderful Copenhagen’s Legacy Lab, which Boardroom already extensively wrote about, and Madrid Convention Bureau’s Madrid Challenge, which saw the light of day last year when associations took the pledge to incorporate legacy into their RFPs. "
AMI Magazine
"It’s clear from many of the reports out there that sustainability is very high on everyone’s agenda; ‘we’ve always done it this way’ doesn’t wash anymore – meetings need to have a purpose beyond the traditional economic metrics. We need to meet in a socially responsible way taking into consideration carbon footprints, and the impact of activities on the local environment and its communities. This conversation needs to happen now."
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED STORIES
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The live arts shows in Vancouver appearing this winter and spring are absolutely phenomenal, evidencing the talent as well as the innovative diversity that are being embraced and showcased on this city’s stages.
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With over 400 pieces of public art across the city, you’re sure to find one that speaks to you. Don’t miss these iconic artworks in Vancouver.
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Need a winter pick-me-up? Try some adorable animal therapy. Vancouver has three cafes where you can enjoy snacks while petting cute kitties and bunnies.
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From February 3 – 26, take your date night to the next level and bring your sweetheart to Love Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.
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North Vancouver’s Mount Seymour Provincial Park stretches from near sea level to the mountain tops. This winter, go biking, hiking, and forest bathing on the lower slopes and skiing, snowshoeing, and sledding near the peak.
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With the upcoming Lunar New Year, many diners may wish to start 2023 by shifting to more plant-based eating.
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In-Market Activities
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January 29 - February 01 | 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. With a mixture of curated discourses and interactive panel discussions, all can bring their challenges to peers and hear their solutions and ideas. In partnership with Destination Canada, Destination Vancouver is the first-day luncheon sponsor. Jeromy Gilchrist, Vancouver Convention Centre, will be attending on behalf of Vancouver.
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MICEBOOK EXPO 2023
January 30-31 | London, UK
A two-day event which includes educational content with 8 sessions from industry leaders, one-on-one meetings with buyers and suppliers and the opportunity to network with the MICEBOOK community of approx. 400 buyers (70% third parties and 30% corporates). Lois Wallis (UK In-market representative) 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 I Mexico City
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. This trip involves one key client event and appointments with top meeting planners. Luke Snyder and Michael Drake will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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February 8 | Ottawa
CSAE Ottawa-Gatineau’s most popular event, Tête-à-Tête, is back on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023 at the EY Centre in Ottawa. One of the community’s largest industry events for association and not-for-profit leaders, meeting and event planners and government procurers. Destination Vancouver is a sponsor. We will be participating in Ottawa Meet Week, a lineup of meeting and association industry events hosted that week including PCMA Canada East and MPI Ottawa. Michael Drake and Michelle Taylor will be leading the team on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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February 22 | New York City
Meet NY is a gathering of hospitality and meeting industry professionals for an annual trade show, education and networking. The event brings together association, convention and corporate meeting planners and their hospitality partners. Jackie Kavcak and Dave Gazley will be leading the team on behalf of Destination Vancouver, joined by the Vancouver Convention Centre, Marriott Hotels of Vancouver, and the Hyatt Regency 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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