The latest news and information for members.
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BUSINESS INSIGHTS
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From July 10-16, we have 15 cruise ships scheduled for arrival with over 49k passengers estimated. There are six meetings on the books, including one large citywide convention: International Gas Union - 2023 International Conference on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from July 10-13. We are seeing increases in both hotel bookings and air bookings for next week compared to the current week.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
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New Federal Tourism Growth Strategy
On July 4, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance for Canada, released the new Federal Tourism Growth Strategy, Canada 365: Welcoming the World. Every Day.
Destination Vancouver and Destination Canada are hosting an industry town hall with Minister Boissonnault on Tuesday, July 11, 1:30-2:30 pm at the Sheraton Wall Centre for a conversation about the new strategy and how it will unleash the full potential of Canadian tourism and cement Canada as a top global destination.
This Vancouver event is one the Minister’s stops on his cross-country tour to meet with industry leaders and discuss the opportunities to take the sector, and Canada, to the next level of competitiveness.
Invitations will be sent out shortly. If you haven’t received yours, please contact Suzanne Walters, Director of Communications, swalters@destinationvancouver.com.
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DESTINATION VANCOUVER MEMBER EVENTS
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Webinar: Q3/Q4 North America Market Update
July 25, 2023 | 9:30am - 10:30am | Virtual
Please join Destination Vancouver for this live webinar session which will provide business insights, market trends and areas of focus updates for the North America Market. This webinar - encompassing Canada, the US, and Mexico, will include segments from our Business Insights, Travel Trade, Media, Consumer, Destination Events and Meetings & Conventions teams.
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BUSINESS RESOURCES & ADVOCACY
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Pack Lean, Leave Clean Camping Campaign from Recycle BC
Summer is camping season in BC, and whether you’re escaping the city for the day or sleeping under the stars, Recycle BC is encouraging visitors to leave nature the way they found it with Pack Lean Leave Clean.
Based on the ‘take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints’ maxim, the Pack Lean Leave Clean campaign was launched online June 13, 2023, raising awareness about recycling camping packaging, specifically flexible plastics. The campaign teaches campers how to prepare, pack up and sort recyclables, making sure our parks are beautiful for decades to come.
Be a Pack Lean Partner
Join the pack. Recycle BC is inviting you to follow their social channels, share tips, tricks and blogs, and learn more about how to minimize your waste and recycle your camping goods.
Visit Pack Lean, Leave Clean to learn more and/or access their community partner toolkit that contains draft social content for you to use over the summer.
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MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
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High Life (British Airways)
The 6.4 million hectares of the Great Bear Rainforest are home to three species of bear, including thousands of iconic grizzlies. Spotting one is no guarantee, but pack a sturdy pair of walking boots and a lot of patience and you might just be rewarded.
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED STORIES
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From community pools to mega waterparks there are tons of waterslides around Vancouver for both family-friendly and adrenaline-pumping summer fun.
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This summer, Theatre Under the Stairs (TUTS) is celebrating universal themes of love, acceptance, and inclusion with its upcoming season on stage outdoors at the Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park from July 6 to August 26. Both of its sparkling musicals, The Prom and Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical, are hilarious and heartfelt Broadway comedies that celebrate the differences that make us who we are.
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The areas surrounding Vancouver offer amazing fishing opportunities for sturgeon and five species of Pacific salmon (chinook, chum, pink, sockeye, and coho). Numerous charter companies can provide the insider expertise and scientific knowledge that will allow you to fish sustainably and seamlessly, allowing for an unforgettable experience.
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Thanks to the Sea to Sky Gondola, you can get high into the mountains above Howe Sound to go for a spectacular hike. Follow the Al’s Habrich Ridge Trail up to the top of a granite ridge for panoramic views.
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Festival season in Vancouver is in full swing. From local music to car-free street festivals and block parties, there’s something for everyone across Metro Vancouver’s many neighbourhoods, parks, and outdoor spaces.
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In-Market Activities
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July 11-13, 2023 | Detroit, MI
The ACCESSE conference combines leadership development, peer-to-peer connections, and expertise in managing science, technology, engineering, and math societies.Thought-provoking sessions specifically tailored for STEM society professionals. Jeromy Gilchrist from the Vancouver Convention Centre will be leading this initiative on behalf of Vancouver.
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Accor Global Meeting Exchange (GME)
July 17-21, 2023 | Pullman Paris Montparnasse, France
The Accor GME welcomes 160 pre-approved, senior UK and International meeting professionals with decision making capacity from Accor's key account list; one on one appointments, networking and activities. Lois Wallis will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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Cvent Connect
July 24 -27, 2023 | Las Vegas
Cvent CONNECT brings together meeting, event and hospitality professionals, client subscribers and supplier partners, to evolve and inspire the industry and their programs. Morgan Da Rocha 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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