The latest news and information for members.
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BUSINESS INSIGHTS
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Destination Vancouver is pleased to share our next weekly forecast for December 4 to 10. This includes four meetings on the books, along with one concert at Rogers Arena:
- Live Nation Canada - Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull & Ricky Martin: The Trilogy Tour, Dec 10 & 11
We are seeing increases in both hotel bookings and air bookings from all markets (domestic, US and overseas) 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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Annual Holiday Luncheon - SOLD OUT!
Wednesday, December 13 | 11:30AM Cocktail Reception, 1:00PM Luncheon
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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OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS
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Vancouver International Skal Club is excited to invite the industry to the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club for an opportunity to meet with industry colleagues and friends with an afternoon of Holiday cheer complete with a cocktail reception and the famous Christmas buffet luncheon.
Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, Ballroom - Monday, December 11th
3811 Point Grey Rd, Vancouver, BC V6R 1B3
Cocktail Reception: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Lunch and Club Meeting: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Cost: $75.00 per person
GET TICKETS HERE
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BUSINESS RESOURCES & ADVOCACY
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Support the BC Hospitality Foundation’s Spirit of Hospitality Lottery
The BC Hospitality Foundation raises funds to support those in the hospitality industry facing financial crisis due to a health condition.
With more than $30,000 in prizes to be won, there are still 17 days left to purchase your tickets before the final draw on December 10.
Get your tickets here.
Created in 2017 by the Hotel Association of Vancouver to support hospitality workers, the lottery is the Foundation's largest annual fundraiser. The lottery’s goal this year is to raise $100,000 to support hospitality workers.
See Monday’s story on Global News.
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The BC Chamber of Commerce is supporting CanAssist at the University of Victoria who is developing resources, specifically for employers, to help them address the barriers and tap into this large pool of eager job seekers and needs employers’ help to determine which resources would be most valuable.
Young people (aged 15-30) with disabilities want to work, yet they remain an under-utilized part of the labour force due to barriers faced in their job search.
At the BC Chamber of Commerce, we strongly advocate for creating a more inclusive workplace. Please join us and take 3-5 minutes to complete this 10-question survey.
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Info Sessions on Applying for the Tourism Growth Program
The federal government’s Tourism Growth Program (TGP) aims to help small and medium-sized businesses, tourism organizations, and local communities to grow and develop tourism products and experiences that position Canada as a destination of choice.
The $108 million TGP provides regionally tailored funding over three years to support communities, businesses and not-for-profit organizations in growing and developing local tourism projects and events.
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) is holding info sessions in early December on how to apply to the program. Information is available here.
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MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
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Encourage your clients to make the most of Vancouver’s creative food scene, which showcases superb fine and casual dining, inspired by its diverse global population.
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED STORIES
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If you’re looking to fill your own with the fresh scent of a live Christmas tree, consider cutting your own at one of these Vancouver Christmas tree farms.
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Vancouver’s coffee culture has a long and proud history, and has seen considerable evolution over the years.
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The holiday season is getting into full swing. That means it’s almost time to break out your finest green and red attire and visit all of Vancouver’s most festive Christmas events across the city to celebrate with family and friends. Be sure to drop by these five favourite annual seasonal events this winter.
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We get all kinds of weather in Vancouver in winter from mild and wet days to cold and snowy ones. And the weather is different in the city than it is up in the mountains. Our Vancouver winter packing list for outdoor adventures has tips for what to bring for all conditions.
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The eighth annual Just For Laughs (JFL) Vancouver returns in the new year with shows scheduled from February 15 to 24. Western Canada’s biggest comedy festival will hit stages at multiple venues across the city in 2024 for ten hilarious days of star-powered international and local stand-up comedians, live podcasts, improv shows, and sketch performances.
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In-Market Activities
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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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December 5, 2023 | Richmond, BC
The Canadian Inbound Tourism Association Plus (CITAP+) connects RTO’s and industry partners to support inbound tourism to Canada. The annual Winter Function provides the opportunity to gain insights into international markets through educational sessions and market updates, and networking through an afternoon marketplace and dinner. Megan Nelson and Natalia Welsh will be attending on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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SITE SoCal Holiday Season Event
December 13-15, 2023 | San Diego
Society for Incentive Travel Excellence Southern California chapter holiday season gala event, client hosting opportunity. Idy Wong will be leading this initiative on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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December 13-15, 2023 | Charleston, SC
Bringing together Association CEO’s along with the Conference Direct Associates and partners for two days of education and networking. Dave Gazely will be attending on behalf of Destination Vancouver.
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Canucks vs. Blackhawks Client & Sales Event
December 17, 2023 | Chicago, IL
This December, Team Vancouver will be hosting an in-market client event and sales mission at the Vancouver Canucks vs. Chicago Blackhawks hockey game. Meghan Feldstein and Dave Gazely will be leading this event with participation from Team Vancouver members Shawn Phillips from the Hyatt Regency Vancouver and Panu Immonen from the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront.
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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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