The latest news and information for members.
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DESTINATION VANCOUVER NEWS
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Destination Vancouver’s Member Services Review Kicks Off
The review of Destination Vancouver’s member services program, and our current membership and governance model, is now officially underway.
The work completed over the past couple of years to transform our purpose and mandate necessitated an equally robust consideration of what will keep Destination Vancouver relevant and ensure we continue to provide value to our members, industry stakeholders and to our destination.
Resonance Consultancy has been engaged to work with Destination Vancouver on this foundational project. Resonance is locally based, a leading global advisor in tourism and economic development to cities across the world and have worked with us previously.
Over the coming weeks you’ll start to receive a series of communications which provide more detail on the review, opportunities to participate in focus groups and other ways to share your opinions and ideas. Member and industry engagement is absolutely essential for the review to be a success.
As the project progresses, we’ll provide regular updates and share learnings through eNews.
Look for emails from our Member Services team and be in touch at any time if you have any questions or feedback.
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Destination Vancouver’s Market Development team joined Team Canada and Vancouver partners in Australia last month to share key messages and products updates to trade and media partners. With stops in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, our team met with 400+ agents at the Viva Holidays Roadshows followed by Focus Canada B2B and Media Day. Destination Vancouver sponsored the media event and featured a specialty cocktail developed by Jeff Savage and the Botanist to highlight their MICHELIN Exceptional Cocktail Award.
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BUSINESS INSIGHTS
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From August 14 to 20, 14 cruise ships will be arriving with over 51K passengers. There are two meetings on the books, along with two additional events being held at the Vancouver Convention Centre:
- 47th Annual Elders Gathering, Aug 15 – 16
- Anime Revolution, Aug 18 – 20
We are seeing increases in both hotel bookings and overall air bookings to Vancouver next week compared to the current week.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS
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Call Out for Creative
Destination Vancouver’s Consumer Marketing team is looking for imagery of unique winter products, experiences, and events to use in upcoming campaigns. Please send any applicable creative and usage rights to marketing@destinationvancouver.com.
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BUSINESS RESOURCES & ADVOCACY
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Welcoming back HI Vancouver Downtown
HI Canada is delighted to announce the long-awaited reopening of HI Vancouver Downtown after a 3-year closure. Nestled in the heart of the city's vibrant West End, our doors are once again open to welcome travelers from all around.
HI Vancouver Downtown has undergone an exciting makeover, complete with upgraded facilities and modern amenities. The hostel is tailored to cater to the needs of young, connected backpackers, looking for an affordable place to stay in the center of Vancouver.
To book or to find out more about this hostel please visit their website.
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED STORIES
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The RBC Whistler GranFondo is North America’s largest Gran Fondo as thousands of cyclists pedal the scenic Sea to Sky Highway between Vancouver and Whistler. The 2023 edition starts on September 9th, but there are lots of things to see and do leading up to the race.
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Joffre Lakes is one of the most popular hikes near Vancouver and for good reason. The trail travels past three gorgeous turquoise lakes and includes incredible glacier views.
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End the summer off with a bang at one of Vancouver’s favourite annual traditions, the 113-year-old Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) Fair, from August 19 to September 4 at Hastings Park. Enjoy a variety of family-friendly entertainment programming, from live performances, various multimedia shows, plenty of snacks, and marquee musical acts during the last two weeks of summer vacation.
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In-Market Activities
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Virtuoso Travel Week
August 12-17, 2023 | Las Vegas
Virtuoso Travel Week brings together thousands of top luxury travel professionals and providers from over one hundred countries. During one-on-one appointments, meetings and exchanges with industry partners, this event fosters authentic engagement that drives business in a powerful way. Natalia Welsh and Ana Vazquez will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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August 15-16, 2023 | Toronto
The two-day event is specifically tailored for the business meeting and event industry to connect with suppliers, network with the industry, get inspired and learn about the latest trends, technology, best practices and more. Michael Drake and Luke Snyder will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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Maritz Global Events Activate
August 23-25, 2023 | Phoenix
Inaugural event specially designed to provide education, advance the events industry and create connections between supplier partner audience and key Maritz Global Events decision-makers. Idy Wong will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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IEEE Convene
August 24-25, 2023 | Panama City
Annual event for the IEEE conference community. Destination Vancouver will be participating with Destination Canada as part of Team Canada. 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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