Official Meeting Professionals' Guide

2014

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LOCAL INDUSTRY EXPERTISE Vancouver has a dynamic, highly diversified urban economy with growing knowledge-based sectors and strong global linkages. Vancouver's unsurpassed universities, numerous centres of excellence, leading research facilities and teaching hospitals make it an ideal city for your delegates to collaborate within their field of expertise. Key industry sectors include life sciences, digital media, information and communications technology, forestry, fishing and mining. Exceptional Convention Facilities First-Class Accommodations since Vancouver was ranked the top destination for international meetings in North America by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) in 2011. When delegates aren't in sessions, they have countless attractions and activities to choose from – the urban experience of shopping, fine dining and cultural pursuits, or the natural playground of ocean, mountains and rainforest.   SUPERIOR SERVICE Tourism Vancouver and our convention centre, hotel and tourism industry partners offer outstanding levels of service and product quality designed to suit your needs. You will experience the very best in customer sales, service and destination marketing support, and our Meetings and Conventions Team will help make your next event the best you've ever planned! WORLD-CLASS CUISINE Vancouver is fast becoming known as one of Canada's best dining destinations. In fact, according to the Boston Globe, "Blessed with a bounty of staples from sea and farm, a vibrant multi-ethnic canvas to spice things up, and a population that has supported the locavore movement from its early stages, Vancouver has become one of North America's top dining locales." PRE AND POST EVENT TRAVEL With the convention centre and Vancouver as home base, delegates are well positioned to explore this unique region. Floatplanes, helicopters, ferries and cruise ships are just minutes away from downtown, all of which make it easy to discover the area. Consider visiting Whistler, Victoria, the Okanagan wine region, or take a Rocky Mountaineer train adventure or a Vancouver/Alaska cruise. Spectacular Culinary Experiences Photos: TVan/Hotel Georgia; TVan/Vancouver Convention Centre; Canadian Tourism Commission INTERNATIONAL INFLUENCES The official languages of Canada are English and French, but in Vancouver you're more likely to hear English mixed with Cantonese, Mandarin, Punjabi, Tagalog and Korean – just a few of the 70-plus languages spoken here. This blend of so many cultures is why Vancouver is acclaimed as such a multicultural city boasting an unprecedented range of culinary adventures, cultural attractions and shopping experiences. welcome to vancouver  7

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