The latest news and information for members.
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BUSINESS INSIGHTS
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From May 22 to 28, 14 cruise ships are arriving with over 39,000 passengers. There are four meetings on the books in addition to two more trade shows being held at the Vancouver Convention Centre including: Vancouver Tattoo and Culture Show (May 26-29) and Planted Expo (May 27-28). We are seeing a great increase in both hotel bookings and air arrivals to Vancouver next week compared to the current week.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
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Funding to Revitalize Vancouver Chinatown
On May 12th 2023, the Province of BC announced the revitalization of Vancouver Chinatown is being supported with $2.2 million to create a more vibrant neighbourhood for residents, visitors and businesses.
The funding will be provided to the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation for the restoration of storefronts and historic neon signs, and lighting upgrades for Chinatown businesses, as well as infrastructure upgrades to the Chinese Cultural Centre.
Click here for more information.
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DESTINATION VANCOUVER MEMBER EVENTS
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Nooner at the Nat
Friday, July 28th | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Field-side BBQ – Nat Bailey Stadium
Join Destination Vancouver and your industry colleagues for a networking afternoon of beer, BBQ and baseball! Tickets include an all-you-can-eat BBQ lunch, non-alcoholic beverages, one (1) bar-beverage ticket, a Vancouver destination-branded ball-cap, seating in the private picnic area along the first base-line plus one general stadium seating ticket.
What better way to spend a Friday afternoon than networking with industry colleagues while watching the Vancouver Canadians take on the Everett AquaSox at Nat Bailey Stadium!
Please refer to the invite sent via email to register for this event.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS
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Social Media Callout
Destination Vancouver is looking to feature family friendly attractions this summer season. If you can provide an experience for 2-4 people to capture content, please email social@destinationvancouver.com. 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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The Vancouver Economic Commission seeking DIAL Focus Group Participants
In partnership with the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC), The Digital Innovation and Leadership (DIAL) initiative, founded by SFU Beedie School of Business, is inviting member businesses to participate in industry-specific focus groups to understand the challenges and concerns faced by SME’s as well as their position and participation in digital transformation. They are specifically interested in SMEs in Retail, Transportation and Professional Services sectors. A tourism-specific Focus Group is planned for later this summer.
Focus Group Topics & Registration Links
Your feedback and responses will be summarized confidentially and fed directly into a national strategy with the Digital Supercluster, strengthening Canada's digital advancement capacity. If you have questions or need support, please get in touch with Calvin Liu, Portfolio Manager.
DIAL is a digital skills training initiative designed to help people and companies develop capacity for digital transformation. With investment from the federal government through the Digital Supercluster, DIAL is bringing together a consortium of diverse partners to provide systems change solutions through two responsive training programs to ultimately strengthen Canada’s capacity for digital advancement.
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BUSINESS RESOURCES & ADVOCACY
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Alley-Oop Street Party presented by the Binners Project
Taking place in the Pink Alley-Oop connecting Granville and Seymour just south of Hastings.
On June 17th, come to this fun event to raise awareness of the work the social enterprise Binners Project does to create:
- Income generation income opportunities for binners through our waste sorting services and by increasing binners' access to bottles and cans.
- Foster relationships between binners and the wider community by increasing the visilibty of binners and de-stigmatizing their work.
- Waste Sorting: social enterprise programs provide waste sorting services to buildings and events that utilize binners' unique knowledge as waste systems experts.
To attend please register here.
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West End Waterfront Design Consultation
The Vancouver Park Board and the City of Vancouver are inviting you to provide ideas and feedback on three preliminary design approaches for the West End waterfront area, commonly known as English Bay, Sunset Beach Park, Morton Park, Alexandra Park, and Beach Avenue.
Your feedback in this phase will help to shape a preferred design concept and long-term plan for the West End waterfront. This design concept will be shared for your feedback in the fall of 2023.
Here are ways you can share your perspectives:
- Take the survey
- Submit your Love Letter to the West End waterfront
Click here to learn more.
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MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
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Glow Magazine (Mexico)
Upon arrival, Vancouver greets us with splendid sunshine and clear skies that accentuate the beauty of the imposing snow-capped mountains, forests and sea that surround it.
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED STORIES
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The University of British Columbia (UBC) has a gorgeous campus, surrounded by forest and ocean. You don’t have to be a student to enjoy fun outdoor activities like biking and hiking. You can also explore historical sites, gardens, and more.
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Spending a summer day watching professional sports is a favourite pastime in Vancouver for visitors and locals alike. Whether it’s the energy of the crowd or the excuse to devour a foot-long hot dog, there’s something special about taking in a football game, soccer match, or baseball game in the sunshine.
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Vancouver is a bike-friendly city. Each spring, locals and visitors come together to celebrate ‘Go By Bike Week’. This year’s event takes place from May 29 to June 4 and includes group rides, webinars, and community celebration stations.
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In-Market Activities
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ICCA Association Expert Seminar
May 20-22, 2023 | Frankfurt
The Association Expert Seminar offers a platform for association executives and ICCA members to come together to exchange knowledge, network, and collaborate on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of association meetings. Morgan Da Rocha will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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Australia Snow Travel Expos
May 21 & 28 | Melbourne & Brisbane
Destination Vancouver will be exhibiting in the Canadian Pavilion at Australia’s largest snow show in Melbourne and Sydney. This event provides an opportunity to connect directly with Australian consumers planning ski holidays to Canada and increase awareness for Vancouver as a winter destination. Megan Nelson will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
May 23 & 25 | Brisbane & Sydney
Our Travel Trade team will be hosting two Vancouver Specialist training events in Australia that will focus on the distinct seasons of Vancouver and the vibrant culinary scene. Megan Nelson will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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May 23-25, 2023 | Frankfurt
International exhibition/tradeshow for the worldwide MICE market attracting 1,000's of buyers and suppliers from around the world. Destination Vancouver will be participating with Destination Canada as part of the team Canada Pavilion. Michael Drake, Michelle Taylor, Morgan Da Rocha and Royce Chwin will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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May 30-June 2 | Quebec
Rendez-vous Canada is Destination Canada’s annual travel trade marketplace bringing together 1,500+ attendees, including 580+ Canadian seller organizations from all 13 Canadian provinces and territories, and 400+ qualified buyers and media from key markets around the world. Karen Soyka, Stefan Hawes, Krista Alcazar, Megan Nelson, Ana Vazquez and Gia Borja will be attending 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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