OUR COMMUNITY

Connect with other established businesses

Join our 120-year-old community of business leaders. Gain exclusive access to industry connections, market insights, and a platform to shape the future of tourism in Vancouver. 

Attraction & experience members

Attract more international and domestic visitors by differentiating your experience with greater visibility through our marketing channels. Participate in specific marketing initiatives and access valuable research and insights.

Accommodation members

Drive bookings and boost occupancy through consumer and business marketing efforts. Benefit from our connections with our partners, stay on top of visitor trends and demographics and network with industry.

Culinary industry members

Boost walk-in traffic and reservations through visibility on our website, leveraging media opportunities, networking with our members and partners, and participating in our promotional campaigns.

Trade supplier members

Generate leads and earn referrals from our Travel Trade and Convention Services team. Network with other tourism industry members and leverage our research and insights to build better business.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Gain knowledge and network

Educational opportunities & market insights

Stay ahead with exclusive webinars, training workshops, and destination insights, including market trends and economic outlooks. Equip your team with tailored training programs and tools to monitor visitor trends.

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Networking & business development

Expand your reach with priority access to new business opportunities, FAMs, and site inspections. Connect with industry peers at mixers and leverage the member portal for valuable resources.

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Industry engagement & advocacy

Shape the industry with leadership privileges*, voting rights*, and advocacy updates. Access exclusive reports, surveys, and the Compass Newsletter to stay informed and connected.

* Only available to full status paying members located in Metro Vancouver

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Marketing & promotion

Boost your visibility with priority promotion, event listings, and exclusive access to consumer perks programs. Showcase your business on our modern website, official map and the Destination Experience Pass for travel trade exposure.

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BENEFITS & DEFINITIONS

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Real results from real members

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Meet Simon Fawkes, Providence 1903

Sailing the oceans for nearly 100 years, learn how Providence 1903 went from World War 2, to sailing between Vancouver and the Gulf Islands.

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PRICING

Our membership offerings are simple

Depending on the nature and location of your business, choose from a membership type below.

General Membership ($499)

Available to attractions and experiences, culinary industry, and trade supplier businesses.

Accommodation Membership ($1,499)

Available to (non-convention) hotels and travel apartments, or convention hotels located outside of downtown Vancouver. 

Downtown Vancouver Convention Hotel Membership ($2,499)

Receive incoming RFPs for conventions. Available to all downtown Vancouver convention hotel properties.

Add-on perks for members

Discounted Dine Out Vancouver Festival participation
In-market sales missions by invitation
Enhanced partner marketing program
Ticketed marquee events
Tourism economic outlook events
Destination Vancouver Official Map additional quantities

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