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Suite 210 – 200 Burrard St. Vancouver, British Columbia Canada V6C 3L6 Ph: 604.682.2222 Fax: 604.682.1717 Vice President, Meeting & Convention Sales Dave Gazley Sales & Marketing Coordinator Nicole Havers Acting Manager, Member & Sponsor Relations Suzanne Raikes Marketing Services Production Coordinator Natalie Marcotte Contributing Graphic Designer Matthew Wells 4th Floor, 4180 Lougheed Highway Burnaby, British Columbia Canada V5C 6A7 Ph: 604.299.7311 Fax: 604.299.9188 Chairman & CEO Peter Legge President Gary Davies Senior Vice President/Editorial & Custom Publishing Kathleen Freimond Vice President/Sales Karen Hounjet Editor Tiffany Sloan Art Director Scott Laurie Director of Production Kim McLane Production Manager Kristina Borys Digital Production Manager Candice Ui Electronic Production Ina Bowerbank Advertising Design & Preflight Allison Griffioen, Chris Sherwood Editorial Intern Tamara Povarchook Senior Account Manager Anna Lee Listings in this publication are based on information provided by Bureau members as of January 2013. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication. Copyright ©2013 by Tourism Vancouver – The Greater Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau. No portion of this publication may be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted or reproduced in any way without the express written permission of Tourism Vancouver. Tourism Vancouver – The Greater Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau ("TVan") and Canada Wide Media Limited make no endorsement, representation or warranty regarding any goods or services advertised or listed in this publication. Listings and advertisements are provided by the subject companies, and TVan and Canada Wide shall not be responsible or liable for any inaccuracy, omission or infringement of any third party's rights therein, or for personal injury or any other damage or injury whatsoever. Message from the president & CEO Welcome to Vancouver, a city with an energy that inspires meeting and incentive guests. From the moment delegates arrive, they know they are somewhere special. Our stunning waterfront Convention Centre, cosmopolitan hotels and restaurants are set amidst a postcard-worthy backdrop that includes a scenic harbour and soaring Coastal Mountains, all surrounded by a 10-mile pedestrian seawall. Not surprisingly, this welcoming city is a top delegate draw, and a meeting planner's paradise. When not in sessions, delegates enjoy endless options for keeping occupied thanks to the city's array of attractions, award-winning restaurants, outstanding arts and culture scene, diverse shopping venues and neighbourhoods, entertaining sports, and unique festivals. And it's a breeze to get around: the mile-long downtown core is easily navigable and best explored on foot or bicycle, which also contributes to Vancouver's reputation of being clean, green and safe. Vancouver is well on its way to becoming the world's greenest city by 2020. Initiatives such as dedicated bike lanes, carbon neutral buildings, leading-edge recycling programs, new energy sources and green jobs clearly demonstrate how the city is setting standards worldwide for creating and implementing innovative ideas on sustainability. We're confident that these green strategies will benefit visitors and residents alike for years to come. But our city is more than its exquisite natural surroundings and convenient downtown core. Vancouver is unlike any destination in which you've planned a meeting or event. Our unified hospitality community has been praised by industry leaders around the world, and because we all have similar goals we are committed to providing you with a seamless Vancouver experience. From the moment you start planning your event, you gain access to a city-spanning, experienced team whose objective is the same: to make your job easy and your meeting a lasting success. We trust you'll find this tool to be a valuable resource in planning for your meeting and delegate visits. On behalf of the 1,000 members of Tourism Vancouver, we look forward to welcoming you and your meeting to this incredible part of the world. Rick Antonson President & CEO, Greater Vancouver Convention & Visitors Bureau welcome to vancouver 3