The latest news and information for members.
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BUSINESS INSIGHTS
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According to our next weekly forecast from Oct 23 to 29, the last cruise ship will be arriving on Oct 24, with more than 4k passengers. The 2023 cruise season will officially end by next week.
There are four meetings on the books from our Destination Vancouver CRM, along with one concert at Rogers Arena – Tool, Oct 23. Five more events will be held at Vancouver Convention Centre during the same period. We are seeing decreases in both hotel bookings and air bookings for the next week compared to the current week.
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DESTINATION VANCOUVER NEWS
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2024 Tourism Outlook
Destination Vancouver hosted our 2024 Tourism Outlook last week, an event we have partnered with the Conference Board of Canada on for close to two decades. Pedro Antunes, the Conference Board’s Chief Economist, Russ Atkinson, YVR’s Director of Air Service Development, and DVan’s Eugene Chu, shared their national and global forecasts and the year ahead for the tourism sector.
The presentation deck is available on our website. (A recording of the event on YouTube will be posted shortly.)
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INDUSTRY NEWS
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Province introduces short-term rental legislation
On October 16, the Province tabled the Short Term Rental Accommodations Act in order to rein-in short-term rentals.
According to the provincial government, B.C.’s short-term rental market is now at an all-time high, diverting potentially thousands of long-term rental homes onto the short-term market.
The legislation, if passed, would increase fines, improve enforcement and ban most short-term rentals that aren’t in the operator’s principal residence.
Read the Province’s news release and backgrounder.
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Join special guest Linda Edgecombe, CSP, HoF, award-winning Celebrity Humorist Speaker, Trainer and Consultant, at the 32nd Annual Vancouver Tourism Awards Gala Breakfast.
Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 | 7:00AM - 9:30AM JW Marriot Parq | 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver
Tickets $85 each or $800 for a table of ten can be purchased at www.vancouvertourismawards.com/gala
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MEMBER EVENTS
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Our annual Holiday Luncheon is SOLD OUT!
If you are interested in attending, please refer to your invite to join the waitlist. We will be in touch with you if we have any cancellations.
For those of you who have purchased tables or multiple tickets, please send us your guest list no later than noon on Thursday, November 30. Send the list to Cristina Hernandez at chernandez@destinationvancouver.com. Please make sure to include the first and last name, company, and an email of each guest.
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You're Invited!
Webinar: Guide to Social Procurement in Tourism, Hospitality, and Events
October 24 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM | Virtual
Destination Vancouver and Buy Social Canada would like to invite you to attend a 1-hour online webinar on the Guide to Social Procurement in Tourism, Hospitality and Events
Who Should Attend:
Businesses, non-profits and individuals working in tourism, hospitality and events have the opportunity to scale up the impact their businesses are making by practicing social procurement.
Moderator :
Gwendal Castellan, Manager, Sustainable Destination Development, Destination Vancouver
Speakers:
Elizabeth Chick-Blount CEO, Buy Social Canada
Tori Williamson, COO, Buy Social Canada
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MEMBER ACCOLADES
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Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours Earns TripAdvisor and Viator Awards
We are happy to share the recent achievements of Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours in collaboration with TripAdvisor and Viator.
Top Canadian Experience by Viator - Earlier this year, The Lost Souls of Gastown Tour proudly earned the distinction of being named a Top Canadian Experience by Viator.
Travellers' Choice Best of the Best Things To Do - In addition, Really Gay History Tour received the prestigious Travellers' Choice Best of the Best Things To Do. This accolade is reserved for the top 1% of TripAdvisor's 8 million listings, making it a remarkable achievement.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS
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Want to host our Autumn Member Mixer?
Destination Vancouver is planning the next Member Mixer, and we are seeking a member who would be interested in hosting this event.
- Showcase your venue to a captive audience – our mixers draw on average 150 members to each event.
- Great opportunity for networking with industry colleagues
- It is fun!
If you would like to host the next Mixer, please contact Cristina Hernandez, Membership Specialist.
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BUSINESS RESOURCES & ADVOCACY
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Gastown Public Spaces Plan Consultation
The City of Vancouver plans to transform Gastown into a vibrant, people-friendly destination with enhanced seating, patios, live music, festivals, and active transportation options. In addition, the city is exploring making Water Street a pedestrian zone.
Share your input:
- Complete an online survey
- Join them at these pop-up events:
- 131 Water Street: Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18
- 333 Abbott Street: Nov 9, Nov 10
Project background:
The new Gastown Public Spaces plan will serve as a guide to
- Create a vibrant Gastown with improved streets and gathering places.
- Pilot Water Street pedestrianization starting in summer 2024.
- Enhance street networks.
- Advance Reconciliation efforts.
- Preserve Gastown's unique heritage.
For more information visit vancouver.ca/gastown If you have questions connect with them at gastownpublicspaces@vancouver.ca.
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED STORIES
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Your Guide to Cycling in Vancouver
With hundreds of kilometres of designated cycling routes and the world’s longest uninterrupted waterfront bike path, Vancouver is a paradise for cyclists. Here’s everything you need to know about biking around our cyclist-friendly city.
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Get to Know Vancouver’s Vibrant Craft Beer Scene
While Vancouver’s craft brewery scene increased dramatically over the last decade, the city has a long history with brewing beer.
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Savour Vancouver’s Food and Drink Festivals Coming This Fall
Stay warm this fall by visiting one of Vancouver’s signature food and drink festivals as we slowly make our way toward the holiday season. From craft beer to artisanal foods and premium spirits, there are a variety of treats for hungry and thirsty guests to satisfy their cravings.
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Tour Vancouver’s Art Scene at the Eastside Culture Crawl
Discover new art and artists during the 27th annual Eastside Culture Crawl from November 16 to 19 (with events and exhibitions starting in late October). The festival invites audiences to explore artistic offerings from nearly 450 participating artists across four days, many different studios, and a variety of events to make visual art, design, and crafts more accessible to the public.
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Passport Magazine
"Richard Wolak, an openly gay Vancouver-based food writer and podcaster, whose influential VancouverFoodster.com celebrated its thirteenth anniversary this year, certainly had opinions and dish to share during our dinners together"
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BUSINESS EVENTS
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In-Market Activities
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October 17-19, 2023 | Las Vegas
Worldwide M&C exhibition and tradeshow attracting thousands of buyers/clients, partners and suppliers from the US, Canada and around the world. Morgan Da Rocha, Jackie Kavcak and Idy Wong will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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October 25, 2023 | Toronto
Keynote speakers serving up fresh perspectives on topics relevant to the incentive travel industry. Breakout sessions and networking time provide attendees the opportunity to mingle and connect directly with the membership. Destination Vancouver is a Keynote Speaker Sponsor of this event. Luke Snyder will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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Bay Area Sales Mission
October 30-November 1, 2023
Partnering with Tourism Whistler, the annual Bay Area Sales Mission is an opportunity for Vancouver partners active in the California Corporate and Association market to connect with key clients. This trip will include sales calls and client events. Idy Wong 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.
Current Positions:
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