The latest news and information for members.
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BUSINESS INSIGHTS
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According to our next weekly forecast (February 27 to March 5), there will a number of different meetings and events in Vancouver. This includes two conventions and one large citywide event - HSBC Canada Sevens. In addition, three more meetings will be held at Vancouver Convention Centre, including:
- Gathering Wisdom for a Shared Journey XII (GWXII), February 28 to March 2
- Study and Go Abroad Fair Spring 2023, March 2
- The Vancouver Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show / The BC Bike Show, March 4 to 5
Vancouver Cocktail Week, will also start from March 5 to 11.
We are seeing an increase in hotel and air bookings for arrival next week compared to the current week.
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DESTINATION VANCOUVER MEMBER EVENTS
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Spring Member Mixer
March 23 | 4:30pm - 6:30pm | The Improv Centre, 1502 Duranleau Street | Complimentary
Please join us for our Spring Member Mixer to mingle with your industry colleagues in the heart of Granville Island.
Space is filling up fast! Invitations were sent via email so check your inbox!
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Webinar: 2023 Cruise Consumer Insights & Market Outlook
March 1 | 10:00am - 11:00am | Virtual
Please join Destination Vancouver and the Port of Vancouver as we share highlight results of a Cruise Passenger Research Study conducted in Summer '22 by the Pacific Rim Cruise Association, along with an outlook and projections for the 2023 Cruise Season. There will be an opportunity for live Q&A.
RSVP here.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS
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Please Help Us Keep Your Database Up To Date!
This is a reminder to keep your database up to date so your staff can receive our communications such as enews, events, and webinar invitations. For those who are no longer part of your organization, don’t forget to deactivate their accounts.
Login to your extranet account and follow these steps to update your contacts. If you have questions, please contact us.
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BUSINESS RESOURCES & ADVOCACY
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Province Provides $30 Million in Support for Fairs, Festivals, Events
Through the B.C. Fairs, Festivals and Events (BCFFE) fund, the Government of B.C. is providing $30 million in one-time grants to eligible events in response to challenges the sector is facing, such as loss of staffing and volunteers, supply-chain issues, and a cautious return of audiences. Grant amounts will be as much as 20% of the total event budget, to a maximum of $250,000.
Applications will be accepted until March 3, 2023.
Events between April 1, 2023, and December 31, 2024, are eligible for funding.
Organizations are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Details on the application process can be found here.
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Make your voice heard in the run-up to the federal budget
Last summer, the Government of Canada launched the Tourism Growth Strategy Consultation to help our industry, which was uniquely the hardest hit by the pandemic.
Throughout the summer, Coalition of Hardest Hit Businesses engaged members to gather input on what the government should focus on in the Tourism Growth Strategy to achieve its goals of increasing growth, investment, and stability.
The Coalition is encouraging our members to add their voice to ensure that the Strategy is adequately financed via Budget 2023.
Click here to see how you can help.
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED STORIES
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Not only is Vancouver known for its stunning natural beauty, but it’s been ranked as one of the most sustainable cities in the world.
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Vancouver is a great city for biking, with tons of bike lanes across the region. If you want to avoid cars entirely, check out these 10 car-free bike paths that take you beside beaches and rivers, through the city, and to mountain views.
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Team Canada (#6 ranked) will battle their counterparts from Belgium (#14 ranked) in the upcoming 2023 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Qualifiers at the Pacific Coliseum from April 14-15.
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Meetings & Conventions – Generating Business in Today's World
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March 2, 2023 I Toronto
Meeting Professionals International Awards Gala celebrating MPI Toronto Chapter’s meeting professionals and industry community. Destination Vancouver is sponsoring the Mentor of the Year Award and will attend the event. Luke Snyder will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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March 6, 2023 | London, UK
Destination Vancouver will be participating in this kick-off event to inform, inspire and educate women in the UK MICE industry. Lois Wallis (UK In-market representative) will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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March 10-13, 2023 I Austin, TX
SXSW® is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture. The Frontier Collective’s Vancouver’s Takeover at SXSW on March 12, 2023 is a signature event (Destination Vancouver is a sponsor) that will boost Vancouver as the Innovation and Creative Tech leader on the world stage, with the aim to accelerate economic development and investment for our tech sector. Royce Chwin and Rohaan Sethna 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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