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Vision Unveiled For Vancouver Art Venues
2026/08/05

Vancouver could be getting a new four-venue performing arts district in the downtown core. The proposal by the Vancouver Cultural Precinct (VCP), an alliance of performing arts and community leaders led by the Vancouver Concert Hall and Theatre Society, is the result of a two-year feasibility study, in consultation with 32 of Vancouver’s leading performing arts organizations, led by Diamond Schmitt Architects. The four new performance and event spaces include a 400-seat Small Hall for recitals, chamber music, storytelling,…
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Vancouver Capitalizing On FIFA Cup Momentum
2026/07/13

Destination Vancouver is expecting to capitalize on the World FIFA Cup momentum, reflected in a strong business events pipeline. Destination Vancouver and the Vancouver Convention Centre are currently at 61 per cent of their annual citywide bid win goal, while citywide lead volume is tracking at 125 per cent of pace year-to-date. Looking further ahead, 2027 is on track to become the busiest year on record for citywide conferences, surpassing the previous high set in 2018 by close to…
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Corporate Travel Spikes For 2026 World Cup
2026/06/11

As Canada prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hotel and flight bookings for business travel is spiking, according to data released by Navan. Business travel is up 46 per cent to the U.S. and a massive 295 per cent to Canada. “While headlines right now are focusing on softer-than-expected tourism demand and lagging leisure hotel bookings, our corporate data tells a different story,” said Dane Molter, SVP, Navan Group Travel Marketplace. “Companies are embracing the World Cup as the…
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Westin Bayshore Names New GM
2026/04/30

The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver welcomes Tanya Matthews as general manager as the hotel celebrates its 65th anniversary this year. In her role, she will oversee all operations at one of Western Canada’s largest conference hotels, featuring nearly 500 guest rooms and suites, multiple dining venues, and more than 71,000 square feet of meeting and event space. A Vancouver native and graduate of the University of British Columbia, Matthews has a deep connection to the local community alongside a broad…
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Block House Opening as Gastown’s Only Hotel
2026/03/18

Kalido House Hotels announced the opening of Block House, the only hotel in the historic Vancouver Gastown district and steps from the waterfront and Chinatown. Situated at the edge of Gastown at Columbia and Powell, Block House offers guests the rare opportunity to stay inside one of the city’s earliest commercial developments. Restoration began in early 2026, transforming the top three floors into 19 loft-style apartments that honours the structure’s heritage while introducing modern hospitality design. The announcement marks…
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Vancouver Will Host MPI theEVENT 2026
2026/01/22

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) announced that Vancouver, British Columbia, will host theEVENT 2026, bringing Canada’s leading meeting and event industry gathering to the West Coast for the first time. MPI’s theEVENT is designed to challenge, inspire, and connect the industry through immersive learning and meaningful collaboration. Each year, theEVENT brings together planners, suppliers, and innovators to explore the future of events through creativity, community, and education. Following the success of theEVENT 2025 in Fredericton, New Brunswick, this next chapter…
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AV-CANADA Expands to Vancouver
2025/12/22

AV-CANADA announced it is expanding with the opening of its new Vancouver location, further strengthening its commitment to serving the growing event market in Western Canada. With years of experience delivering AV services to British Columbia and Calgary, the company is now enhancing its offerings with cutting-edge technology, innovative products, and advanced event lighting for both existing and new clients. By establishing a local presence, AV-CANADA will be able to provide an expanded range of services and creative solutions.…
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Tackling Vancouver’s Hotel Shortage Crisis
2025/05/01

Vancouver is known as a top world destination for travelers and a leading host of unique event and meeting venues. With its strategic location on the West Coast, combined with its vibrant arts and entertainment scene, the city is an attractive location for both leisure and business travelers. But with only 12 new hotels built in the last 20 years, Vancouver is facing a hotel shortage crisis, impacting overnight rates and the city’s ability to attract major events and…
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Le Germain Hotel Coming to Vancouver
2025/04/04

Germain Hotels and Reliance Properties are partnering to bring Le Germain Hotel to the heart of Vancouver. An office building at 1111 West Hastings Street will be transformed into a 180-room boutique hotel, set to open in 2029. Located in the Coal Harbour neighbourhood, near the Vancouver Convention Centre, Le Germain Hotel Vancouver will have views of the North Shore Mountains and waterfront. The design, entrusted to long-standing partner LemayMichaud, will integrate Canadian artistry and local influences, capturing the…
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Floating Hotel Proposed in Vancouver
2025/01/24

A new 250-room floating hotel is being proposed for Vancouver by Finnish hotel developer, Sunborn International Holding. In partnership with the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (VHFC), the hotel will be a unique, world-class hospitality venue, bringing new jobs, economic growth, and creating a new destination on the water. “The new floating hotel will be a jewel for the crown of Vancouver’s waterfront,” said Graham Clarke, chairman of VHFC. “The new property will contribute to the urgent need for hotel rooms in…
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