Our First Winner
By: Alisa Dalhuisen It was early morning on June 24, 1989, when two visitors from Capetown, South Africa met Jerry Gosling, a BC Transit bus driver. They were exhausted from an overnight trip when they stepped onto Jerry’s Fourth Avenue bus. Jerry explained … read more
Back to Back Wins
By: Alisa Dalhuisen April was an exciting month as we recently awarded two Vancouver Aquarium employees with back to back wins (January and February) for a Vancouver Tourism Award. Read their amazing nomination stories here. How often are two monthly … read more
Thank You, Donors!
On Friday October 28, the 22nd Annual Vancouver Tourism Awards Gala Breakfast took place at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel. Over 650 members of the travel and hospitality industry were treated to an inspiring and, not to mention, hilarious … read more
NEW WorldHost Training Services Website and WorldHost e-News
It is with great excitement that one of our sponsors, WorldHost® Training Services, announces the launch of the new WorldHost® Training Services website: www.worldhosttraining.com. The website was officially launched at the BC Tourism Industry Conference late October in Victoria. The … read more
Vancouver Tourism Awards featured in InnFocus magazine
We’re pleased to have been featured in the Spring 2011 issue of InnFocus, the official magazine of the BC Hotel Association. Special thanks to Debbie Minke for the awesome write up. Click the link above and check us out on … read more
Congratulations to Les Clefs d’Or Canada Members!
The Vancouver Tourism Awards would like to congratulate the following on becoming full/apprentice members of Les Clefs d’Or Canada as well as those members who have provided service for five to fifteen years: Full Members: Ms. Miriam Edwards, Pan Pacific … read more
Tie One On Event – December 7, 2010
T’is the season to go shopping and what easier way than with the personal assistance of a concierge….. The BC Region of Les Clefs d’Or Canada is hosting our annual Tie-One-On Event at The Shangri La Hotel, Lobby Lounge on … read more
Vancouver Aquarium Goes for a Dip!
This year during the summer at the Vancouver Aquarium, the staff was challenged by president and CEO Dr. John Nightingale and the director of visitor experience Ms. Karen Howe. The challenge was to beat last year’s total Vancouver Tourism Awards … read more
21st Annual Vancouver Tourism Awards Gala Breakfast
On Thursday October 28, 2010, the 21st Annual Vancouver Tourism Awards Gala Breakfast was held at the lovely and newly renovated Vancouver Convention Centre East. With almost 800 members of the service, hospitality and tourism industry in attendance, the energy … read more
