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Vancouver's service edge From planning to execution, we'll be there for you every step of the way Bid assistance Turn to us for help co-ordinating site inspections and assistance with organizing bid presentations. We'll see that your needs are met in a prompt and courteous manner, exceeding your expectations for bureau service. Accommodation and convention Facility bookings With such a wide variety of options, we're sure that our team will be able to help you find the right meeting space and accommodation options here in Vancouver. Whether you need a hotel with plenty of meeting space or something in a particular location, our staff can help you make all the necessary arrangements. We also have a lead distribution policy that ensures RFPs will be sent only to the facilities you prefer. Convention services Tourism Vancouver's Convention Services team brings a commitment to service that we call Vancouver's Service Edge. We can provide unparalleled support and service to your event, including promotion and attendancebuilding collateral, electronic banner ads, website links, customs assistance, entertainment ideas, guest programs, custom micro-sites and, in some cases, even on-site information and reservation services. BestCities BestCities Global Alliance is a unique and innovative partnership among the world's top convention cities. Selecting one of the alliance partners guarantees services of the highest possible standards in destination expertise, bid assistance, conference planning, building attendance and on-site event servicing. Whatever the size of your meetings or business events, BestCities Global Alliance will save you time in the meeting and event planning process. Liaison with local Expert suppliers Tourism Vancouver has more than 1,000 member businesses, giving you access to a wealth of local companies experienced in all stages of planning and implementation. They'll help you pull off an event of any size that is sure to exceed your expectations. Contact us to get in touch with the best local TVan photo: Robert Kent suppliers. We'll help you find everything from audiovisual companies to whalewatching tour operators to environmentally minded businesses and more. Housing services When it comes to making arrangements for housing during your event, it couldn't be any easier than working with Tourism Vancouver and our partner organizations. Suppliers like MCI Canada and Experient provide an advanced computer reservation system with timely, accurate and costeffective service that will make your job easier. UNIGLOBE Vision Travel Our travel partner, UNIGLOBE Vision Travel, is a leading travelmanagement company with the experience and ability to negotiate and organize your event's inbound airline program. Guaranteed lowest airfares, the combination of negotiated air programs, advanced technology and highly trained travel experts all result in an effective purchasing decision for you. UNIGLOBE Vision Travel also offers great pre- and post-conference travel options such as Alaskan cruises and Rocky Mountaineer train vacations, as well as a Green Flight carbon-offset program. Pre and post event travel We can also help you discover the great opportunities for pre- and post-convention travel in and around Vancouver. There are a number of fascinating destinations outside the city, including Whistler, Victoria and the Okanagan Valley, or even an Alaskan cruise departing from Vancouver. For more information on pre- and post-Vancouver options for delegate travel, check out the Vancouver Itineraries. welcome to vancouver  9