The latest news and information for members.
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BUSINESS INSIGHTS
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From May 8 to 14, 17 cruise ships are docking in Vancouver with over 54,000 passengers onboard. There are five meetings on the books and two additional shows will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre during the same period: Jurassic Quest (May 12-14) and Bakery Showcase Vancouver (May 14-15). We are seeing moderate change in overall hotel bookings and air bookings for next week compared to the current week. We are also seeing a notable increase in air visitors from the US for next week.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
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Province expands support for Science World
B.C.’s tourism industry will receive a $50-million boost to keep building the province as a world-class tourism destination. The Province is investing $20 million in Science World to fund critical infrastructure repairs and renovations to the dome and other areas of the complex. New electrical energy efficiency and other vital infrastructure changes will be included in the updates.
“This funding will allow us to continue to make critical infrastructure updates to the iconic dome,” said Tracy Redies, CEO, Science World. “We look forward to continuing to work with the Province to ensure we can keep welcoming millions of visitors from B.C., Canada and around the world for another 35 years.”
For the full list of recipients, click here.
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DESTINATION VANCOUVER MEMBER EVENTS
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120th Annual General Meeting
Thursday, May 11th, 2023 | 2:45pm - 6:30pm | Fairmont Vancouver Hotel - Pacific Ballroom
Please join Destination Vancouver and the Board of Directors for our 120th Annual General Meeting.
Following the AGM, we’ll host a panel discussion on the road ahead for the visitor economy for this first full year of tourism since 2019.
Our CEO Royce Chwin will be joined by Richard Porges, President & CEO of Destination British Columbia and Marsha Walden, President & CEO of Destination Canada. Hayley Woodin, Editor-in-Chief, Business in Vancouver, will be our moderator.
Please refer to the invite sent via email to register for this event.
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28th Downtown Waterfront Annual Neighbourhood Clean-up Party!
Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 | North end of Lot 19 - 855 West Hastings
(between Terminal City Club and Vancouver Club)
Registration 8:00am - 8:30am | Clean up: 8:30am - 10:30am
Join us for the 28th Annual Downtown Waterfront Neighbourhood Clean-up Party. This program started in 1995 as “Keep Vancouver Spectacular” and has over 20,000 volunteers annually city-wide. Register at 8:00am for a fun team building activity from 8:30am - 10:30am. Let's show our care for the community, parks and shorelines by keeping Vancouver spectacular.
For questions, please contact Gwendal Castellan, Manager, Sustainable Destination Development
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Save the Dates
July 28th - Nooner at the Nat
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS
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Get ready for the summer season by updating your listings and images on our website!
As we approach peak travel months, more and more visitors are going to our website to find information on our destination. Last year, our website had a record-breaking 3.1 million visitors, and in 2023 YTD, we've already had 968,000 sessions (38% more than in 2022).
You can ensure that the information about your business these visitors find on our site is up-to-date. Updating your listings and images is a straightforward process. Simply log in to the extranet and make the necessary changes. For step-by-step instructions, please click here. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to Cristina Hernandez, Membership Specialist.
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Social Media Callout
Have an upcoming event or seasonal product? For consideration on Destination Vancouver’s social channels, please email social@destinationvancouver.com with a short description and link to any applicable content. Submissions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and the social media team will reach out if they have any additional questions.
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BUSINESS RESOURCES & ADVOCACY
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Green business certification program expands across British Columbia
The Vancouver Island Green Business Collective is expanding provincewide under the new name BC Green Business to help more businesses across the province take climate action. The sustainable business certification program, an initiative of non-profit Synergy Foundation and supported by Strategic Partner Vancity Credit Union, has been helping small-to-medium sized businesses across Vancouver Island since 2013 to reduce their environmental footprint.
Every certified member undergoes an in-person or virtual assessment and receives a list of suggested actions, resources to complete new actions, as well as marketing assets including decals and a certificate.
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BC Marriott CMN Charity Golf Tournament
BC Marriott Hotels are looking to raise funds for the BC Children's Hospital Foundation at the BC Marriott CMN Charity Gold Tournament on June 5th, 2023, at the beautiful Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club. The event will be held in conjunction with an online auction.
Find out how you can support this worthwhile cause here.
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Marketplace Impact: A National Conversation on Social Procurement
We invite you to join Buy Social Canada’s upcoming event Marketplace Impact: A National Conversation on Social Procurement on May 25, 2023, to share stories, updates, and progress of social procurement across the country, and celebrate educators at the Social Procurement Champion Awards.
No longer isolated policies, or one-off pilots, social procurement has evolved into a movement that is influencing the behaviour of the marketplace. Governments, institutions, corporations, and non-profits continue to move procurement from merely a series of economic transactions to a tool for building healthy, thriving communities.
May 25, 2023 | 10am-12pm PT / 1-3pm ET | Online on Airmeet
Register here.
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MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
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Travel Awaits
If you’re a foodie like me, Vancouver is a must-visit destination. Vancouver’s dining establishments benefit from the city’s location on Canada’s Pacific coast.
LA Parent Magazine
An easy international escape both city and nature lovers appreciate (Page 30).
Post Magazine (Mexico)
No existe un adjetivo que logre describir fielmente lo vibrante, hermoso, equilibrado y natural que es la provincia canadiense British Columbia.
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED STORIES
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As Vancouver’s main thoroughfare, Robson Street has it all: cafes, restaurants, and plenty of shopping options.
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Soak up the spring scenery on a visit to Vancouver’s gardens. One of the best ways to see five gardens in one day is to follow this 14-kilometre-long self-guided bike tour.
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Whistler’s Train Wreck trail is a fun and easy hike with a great payoff. After meandering through the forest you cross an incredible suspension bridge above a turquoise river and then explore a decades-old train wreck decorated with graffiti.
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Entertain your kids at the 46th annual Vancouver International Children’s Festival in person on Granville Island from May 30-June 4 and online from May 30-June 23.
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Vancouver in spring is gorgeous. Melting snow and rain makes the forest glow with new life and the waterfalls are gushing. But it is still winter in the mountains, so for spring hikes you’ll need to stick closer to sea level.
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Vancouver is one of the top places in the world for learning English, with numerous schools around the city devoted to helping students improve their fluency and confidence.
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In-Market Activities
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Association of Meetings Professionals (AMPS) Client Event and One-on-One Citywide Client Appointments
May 3-6, 2023 | Washington
The M&C team will be conducting appointments with high priority citywide accounts, and sponsoring and hosting clients at AMP's annual golf event. Destination Vancouver is an active member of AMPS and a long-time supporter of this event. Jackie Kavcak and Dave Gazley will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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HelmsBriscoe (HB) Annual Business Conference and Partner Fair
May 3-6, 2023 | Denver
HB annual associate and partner/supplier gathering. Idy Wong and Meghan Feldstein will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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SITE Texas Technology Summit
May 10-14, 2023 | Cabo San Lucas
SITE Texas' premier educational and networking event with hosted buyers attending from all over the US. The summit is a combination of education, networking and destination experiences with buyers. Vancouver is hosting this event in 2024. Jackie Kavcak will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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May 11-13, 2023 | Gatineau
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Chapters (Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal/Quebec) have partnered together to host this event which includes cutting-edge education and networking opportunities. Michelle Taylor 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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