Issue link: http://digital.canadawide.com/i/135798
Meeting Management: Hire locally, engage globally Question: What can we do for you? Answer: Everything! Vancouver boasts a strong talent pool for event planning and execution, from destination management companies (DMCs) and professional congress organizers (PCOs) to the local vendors and suppliers they work with. The best way to make your event a success is to take advantage of the wealth of local expertise available right here in Vancouver. Catering First-hand knowledge DMCs and PCOs have already worked on hundreds of other events held in Vancouver, and can steer you in the right direction for choosing the best restaurants, activities and vendors for your specific needs. They also know the ins and outs of working with local venues, preventing any unforeseen hiccups in the execution of your event, and are able to leverage their relationships with local suppliers to get you the best customer service possible. Time savings You can't learn everything about a new destination before holding your event there, so why not call on people who already know it like the back of their hand? It's a matter of efficiency: When it comes to tasks like arranging logistics and hiring temporary staff, local DMCs and PCOs have the contacts and resources right at their fingertips – let them do what they do best, so you have time for what you do best. Restaurants 98 Meeting support Reliability The best-planned event is one where nothing is left to chance – and you can rest easy when working with a local DMC or PCO, knowing their recommendations of venues, suppliers and vendors are based on past experience and proven performance. Photos: Canadian Tourism Commission; TVan/Rob Gilbert; TVan/Star Limousine; Canadian Tourism Commission