The latest news and information for members.
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DESTINATION VANCOUVER NEWS
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Meghan Feldstein, Manager, Meetings & Conventions, Chicago & US Midwest attended the FICP Annual Conference in on November 12 – 15, 2023 in Marco Island Florida.
This year's conference offered a unique opportunity to dive into future-focused education and connect with like-minded professionals. Their engaging breakout sessions covered all areas of interest that are crucial to professional growth and delivering truly impactful events.
Industry partners Susan Ramsay (Cantrav), Colette Lynch (JPDL), Bronwyn Slade (Pacific Destination Services), and Michael Parsons (JW Marriott Parq Vancouver and The Douglas) and represented Vancouver at FICP.
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BUSINESS INSIGHTS
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From November 27 to December 3, we have five business meetings in the books, along with one concert at Rogers Arena:
- Live Nation Canada - The 1975 Still … at their very best, November 29
There are two other events at the Vancouver Convention Centre during the same time. We are seeing decreases in both hotel bookings and air bookings for next week compared to the current week.
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DESTINATION VANCOUVER MEMBER EVENTS
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Webinar: Destination Vancouver's 2024 Business Sprint
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 | 9:30AM - 11:00AM | Virtual
On December 5, Royce Chwin, President & CEO, will share Destination Vancouver’s 2024 Business Sprint which will guide the strategic investments and market plans for the year ahead.
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Webinar: 2024 Market Plans
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 | 9:30AM - 11:30AM | Virtual
Please join us for this live webinar session which will provide an update on Destination Vancouver's strategic focus to build demand and visitation from our core North American and International markets - including segments from the Research, Travel Trade, Media, Consumer and Meetings & Conventions teams.
There will be a short break halfway through the session along with an opportunity for Q&A.
Presenters:
Eugene Chu, Manager, Research & Business Insights
Krista Alcazar, Director, Market Development
Candice Gibson, Director, Brand & Marketing
Rohaan Sethna, Director, Destination Events, Meetings & Conventions
Jackie Kavcak, Director of Sales, Meetings & Conventions, US
Michael Drake, Director of Sales, Meetings & Conventions, Canada & International
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Guide to Social Procurement in Tourism, Hospitality, and Events Workshop – Sold out!
Thursday, December 07, 2023 | 8:00AM – 12:00PM | At the Impressionist Gallery in the Listel Hotel
Please note that this event is sold out, but we are keeping a waitlist open. We will connect with you as soon as we receive a cancellation.
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Annual Holiday Luncheon - SOLD OUT!
Wednesday, December 13 | 11:30AM Cocktail Reception, 1:00PM 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, including any dietary restrictions, no later than noon on Thursday, November 30th. 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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Win a free food waste audit!
FoodMesh and BetterTable.ca are joining forces to offer three businesses in Metro Vancouver the chance to win a BetterTable.ca food waste audit.
Each audit, valued at $4,000, will give your business the insight it needs to reduce food waste in its daily operations, which will help you:
- improve profitability
- save money on food costs
This audit will be most beneficial to food service businesses with 1000+ covers per month.
Learn more and apply today
Food Mesh is also conducting a survey on food waste practices for businesses in Vancouver. Please consider completing this 19 question survey.
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED STORIES
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Winters in Vancouver are fairly mild, so it isn’t usually safe to skate on frozen ponds. But you can still skate outdoors on four different ice rinks that pop up each winter. Here’s where to skate outdoors in winter 2023/24.
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In-Market Activities
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November 28-30, 2023 | Barcelona
Leading global event for the MICE industry taking place annually in Barcelona. Michelle Taylor and Dave Gazley will be leading this initiative on behalf of Vancouver. We are once again partnering with the Destination Canada Business Events team as part of the Canada stand. We will be joined by the Vancouver Convention Centre and our hotel partners from Fairmont, Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront and Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre.
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ConferenceDirect Forum - Corp
November 28-December 1, 2023 | Austin
Corporate Meeting Planners along with CD Associates and partners for two days of education and networking. Jackie Kavcak will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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Association Forum Holiday Showcase
November 29-30, 2023 | Chicago
Largest annual tradeshow gathering for the Chicago meeting and event industry with over 2,500 association professionals. Vancouver is an annual partner with AF. Destination Vancouver is the CSR sponsor for this event. Meghan Feldstein will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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Toronto M&C Industry Holiday Networking Events
December 4-7, 2023 | Toronto
Four different industry holiday events all happening in the same week in Toronto, which will be a great opportunity to network with potential clients, meeting planners and partners. Destination Vancouver is sponsoring the PCMA Canada East Chapter Holiday Lunch ‘N Fun and CSAE’s Trillium Network presents: Holiday Cheers. Luke Snyder 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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