The latest news and information for members.
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BUSINESS INSIGHTS
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From November 13 to 19, there are five meetings on the books, along with one concert at Rogers Arena:
- Live Nation Canada - Shania Twain: Queen of Me Tour on November 14
Two more events will be held at Vancouver Convention Centre during the same period, including the Vancouver Christmas Market starting from November 16. We are seeing increases in both hotel bookings and overall air bookings for next week compared to the current week.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
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The BC Hospitality Foundation's 5th Annual online Hotels to Help lottery is back! Renamed "Spirit of Hospitality" as it represents hospitality at its best. The lottery will run from Nov. 6 to Dec. 10 with 3 early bird prizes to be drawn on November 20, 27 and December 4 with the Final Draw on December 11. Over $30,000 in prizes.
Read all the details and prize descriptions here and purchase your tickets!
Help reach the BCHF’s goal of $100,000!
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DESTINATION VANCOUVER MEMBER EVENTS
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Annual Holiday Luncheon - SOLD OUT!
Wednesday, December 13
11:30 AM Cocktail Reception, 1:00 PM Luncheon
Our Annual Christmas Luncheon is sold out. 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 email of each guest.
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BUSINESS RESOURCES & ADVOCACY
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Life Sciences BC Joins Destination Vancouver’s MIND Partnership Network
Destination Vancouver’s Meetings & Conventions team is thrilled to welcome Life Sciences British Columbia to our MIND Partnerships network. Using the momentum built from Life Sciences BC, this partnership will help both parties further Vancouver as a Life Sciences hub, inviting industry leaders to meet in Vancouver with purpose.
Life Sciences is a key economic sector to our city and province; our life sciences ecosystem continues to maintain its world-class distinction as a global leader in precision medicine, oncology, medtech, antibody and lipid nanoparticles. When industry leaders connect in Vancouver, they collaborate with our local community of thought leaders, explore Vancouver-made innovations, and discover technologies moving the future of life sciences.
Learn more about our MIND Partnership, here.
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Business in Vancouver’s BC500
Congratulations to our board members Jens Moesker, Regional Vice President, Pacific Northwest & General Manager of the Fairmont Pacific Rim, and Chuck We, Executive VP, Pacific Northwest at Hudson Pacific Properties, along with our President & CEO, Royce Chwin, who have all been recognized in this year’s BIV BC500 of the most influential business leaders in BC.
Business in Vancouver’s BC500 spotlights business leaders who have a notable impact on the province’s communities, industries and the overall economy, and who embody the values of modern leadership: engagement, trust, corporate citizenship, inclusion and innovation. (The digital edition of the BC500 is online for BIV subscribers).
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Charting the Course - Participate in BC Ferries Online Engagement Survey
BC Ferries and the BC Ferry Authority want to know what is needed to keep people, goods, and services in coastal communities connected and moving through to 2050 and beyond. As part of Charting the Course, a visioning initiative for the coastal ferry system, BC Ferries is engaging coastal and Indigenous communities, BC Ferries staff, local and regional governments, and interest holders to define a vision and identify the strategies needed to enhance ferry services in coastal communities into the future. Online engagement is now open for public participation here. All findings from the engagement activities will be made public online.
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MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
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Escape
The gem of Canada's west coast is a holiday destination brimming with secrets.
Economist
On arrival in Vancouver, you'll be greeted by green temperate rainforest, sparkling ocean and the North Shore Mountains on the horizon.
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED STORIES
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The Bloedel Conservatory is a tropical paradise sheltered inside a glass dome at the peak of Queen Elizabeth Park. Here’s everything you need to know to visit this Vancouver landmark.
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There are plenty of fun and educational activities to engage and delight the kids in Vancouver. Many of them are also perfect for a rainy day when you and your family are looking to explore, play, and get creative indoors.
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Chilliwack’s Lindeman Lake has sparkling turquoise waters and great mountain views. In November you can catch the tail end of fall colours and hike before it is covered in snow.
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The Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel welcomes Mexico City’s renowned Baltra Bar, ranked #45 on the World’s 50 Best Bars and #16 on North America’s 50 Best Bars lists, for a special one-of-a-kind collaborative cocktail experience in celebration of Día de Muertos (“Day of the Dead”) from November 2 to 3.
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At this time of year, if it’s raining in the city, it’s snowing in the mountains. And that means ski season is just around the corner. Here’s everything you need to know about skiing at six resorts near Vancouver in winter 2023/24.
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In-Market Activities
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November 7-10, 2023 | Montreal
The Canadian Society of Association Executive event provides association and not-for-profit professionals sector-specific learning and professional development. CSAE events consistently deliver value and keep members informed about developing trends, best practices and practical solutions. Michelle Taylor will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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CRD North America Days
November 10-11, 2023 | Hamburg
Destination Vancouver will be joining Destination BC at the CRD North America Days to engage with German high value guests, travel agencies, and media over a two-day consumer trade show. Megan Nelson will be attending on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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November 12-15, 2023 | Bangkok
The International Congress and Convention Association is the global leader for the international meetings industry specializing in the international association sector, offering unrivalled data, education, business development and networking opportunities. Michael Drake will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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November 12-15, 2023 | Marco Island
Annual conference for senior level event professionals representing North American financial and insurance companies. Meghan Feldstein will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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Canada Showcase Europe
November 14-16, 2023 | Hamburg
Canada Showcase Europe is organized by Destination Canada to bring together key European trade partners over a three-day marketplace to promote Canadian destinations, tourism products and experiences. Karen Soyka and Megan Nelson 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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