The latest news and information for members.
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BUSINESS INSIGHTS
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From September 11 to 17, we have 10 cruise ships scheduled for arrival with around 47K passengers estimated. There are eight meetings on the books, along with one citywide cultural event, Trixstar Live - 2023 Great Outdoor Comedy Festival (September 15 - 16).
There are also two concerts during the same time period:
- Live Nation Canada - Beyonce Renaissance World Tour, September 11 at BC Place.
- Live Nation Canada - Lionel Richie And Earth, Wind & Fire - Sing A Song All Night Long, September 12 at Rogers Arena.
We are seeing an increase in hotel bookings along with a decrease in air bookings for next week compared to the current week.
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DESTINATION VANCOUVER MEMBER EVENTS
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Save the date!
2024 Tourism Economic Outlook
Wednesday, October 11 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM | SFU Goldcorp Centre For The Arts
Invites to come.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS
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Funded opportunity for Food and Beverage operators
This is a unique opportunity funded by Vancity for ten food and beverage operations in BC. This funding will target identifying hidden food costs and improve your operational margins. Apply to receive a grant worth $1,500 to leverage the power of a BetterTable Food Audit. Food waste audits completed in BC have enabled restaurants to save at least $1,000 per month. As part of this program, one of the selected participants will have the opportunity to win a grand prize worth $10,000.
Apply here.
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED STORIES
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Tunnel Bluffs has a great effort-to-reward ratio: it’s a short but steep climb to a spectacular viewpoint over Howe Sound.
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Vancouver is located on the ancestral and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. The rich heritage and cultural vitality of these Nations play a key role within Vancouver, which was designated a City of Reconciliation on July 8, 2014, when the Council adopted a Reconciliation Framework. There are numerous ways throughout Vancouver to celebrate and honour Indigenous culture in the ongoing work of (re)education, respect, and sharing.
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Fall concert-going season is fast approaching as we soak up the final days of summer. Some of the biggest bands and musicians in the world are coming to Vancouver on their global stadium concert tours. Get ready, as sold-out audiences will be flocking to Rogers Arena or BC Place to rock out before the end of the year.
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West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park has incredible views, a great beach, access to hiking and biking trails, and lots more.
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Vancouver has it all: spectacular nature; amazing shopping, dining, and retail in the city; and memorable places to visit and experience. Because navigating the array of options can be daunting, specialized companies can help by curating itineraries tailored to guests’ needs and interests.
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In-Market Activities
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Maritz Elevate Client Event
September 11-14, 2023 | Orlando
Maritz annual partner event, bringing together clients, suppliers and Maritz team members for a variety of education sessions, 1-on-1 meetings, wellbeing activations, and networking. Vancouver will be hosting this prestigious event in 2024. Jackie Kavcak and Dave Gazley will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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M&IT Awards Ceremony
September 15, 2023 | London
‘THE’ awards ceremony for the meetings and events industry in the UK with winners representing the best of industry, chosen by the industry – it's the voice of the industry. Lois Wallis will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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SITE Texas Road Show
September 18-22, 2023 | Dallas, Austin, Houston
Annual SITE Texas three-city Road Show to increase awareness for the 2024 SITE Texas Tech Summit in Vancouver. Idy Wong will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Five Star Event
September 20-23, 2023 | Orlando
This ASAE event is exclusively created and designed for association CEOs, providing opportunities to network, learn, and discuss critical issues facing associations today. This annual event allows each participating destination partner to host three top ASAE clients. Vancouver is very pleased to partner with three citywide clients; Entomological Society of America, Geological Society of America and the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation. Dave Gazley 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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