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5 Earn your accreditation as a Vancouver Specialist Be an Expert Specialization is the key to success for travel professionals in frontline sales. To help you effectively sell one of the world's most spectacular destinations, Tourism Vancouver has created the Vancouver Specialist Program. This online training program is designed to expand your knowledge of Vancouver, increase your sales and help you deliver tailored itineraries for your clients. This program was designed to be intuitive, interactive and engaging because we believe learning should be interesting, fulfi lling and fun – just like a visit to Vancouver. Achieving a Vancouver Specialist designation means you will have even more confi dence to promote and sell Vancouver. More importantly, your clients will appreciate that your knowledge of the city will allow you to create a better travel experience for them. The program's fi ve themed modules are devoted to different facets of the city's attractions, activities and facilities, within various categories: 1. VANCOUVER BASICS 2. TOP ACTIVITIES 3. UNIQUE MARKETS AND EXPERIENCES 4. DAY TRIPS AND EXTENDED ITINERARIES 5. LUXURY TRAVEL freshest source of information about Vancouver. View photo essays, watch video blog posts, meet the Vancouverite of the week, read fi rsthand accounts of the latest big events and much more. CHECK OUT THE WORD ON THE STREET Locals and visitors alike have plenty to say about Vancouver – from what's happening right now to photos that say it all. Get your clients excited about their trip to Vancouver with an inside look at the city. AINSLEY DIXON Manager, Sales & Market Development Travel Trade, Europe & South Pacifi c adixon@ tourismvancouver.com 604.631.2893 KRISTA KEISER Sales Associate, Travel Trade, Europe & South Pacifi c kkeiser@ tourismvancouver.com 604.631.2868 instagram.com/inside_vancouver twitter.com/myvancouver facebook.com/insidevancouver #veryvancouver BENEFITS TO BECOMING A SPECIALIST When you earn accreditation as a Vancouver Specialist, you will receive an offi cial Vancouver Specialist certifi cate. As well, access special benefi ts and sales resources to further enhance your ability to sell the destination to your clients. BENEFITS: • Increased sales with enhanced destination and product knowledge of Vancouver • An exclusive Vancouver Experience Pass (complimentary admission to Vancouver attractions and sightseeing activities)* • Access to exclusive industry familiarization rates for accommodation and outdoor activities in Vancouver for personal trips* • The right to use the VSP logo on your corporate communications, including your brochures, business cards and website *Only available for newly certifi ed frontline sales agents based outside of British Columbia. GETTING STARTED ON THE PATH TO BECOMING A VANCOUVER SPECIALIST IS EASY – VISIT TOURISMVANCOUVER.COM/VSP TO REGISTER! ➔ VANCOUVER SPECIALIST PROGRAM