Marketing Showcase

Be our guest as Tourism Victoria staff unveils the 2010 Strategic Marketing Plan on behalf of the Destination Marketing Commission.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

4:00pm to 7:00pm

The Fairmont Empress, Crystal Ballroom 

RSVP required

In the spirit of the new delivery format introduced at last year’s Marketing Launch, we will engage all your senses while you explore our 2010 key offerings, target markets, delivery mechanisms and sales activities through an interactive culinary experience.

Unleash the key ingredients that set Victoria apart from other destinations and take away a recipe for our collective success – Tourism Victoria’s new Member Brand Toolkit. This don’t-miss-event promises to serves up the perfect mix of business and pleasure.

This event has been made possible through the generous support of The Fairmont Empress and Victoria Spirits.

2010 Board and DMC Elections – Voting Has Begun

Tourism Victoria has emailed/mailed the official ballot packages for the 2010 Board of Directors and Destination Marketing Commission Election. Please watch for your ballot in your email inbox or in the mail.

 If you receive an email ballot, we ask that you take the time to cast your vote online. Each Member Company has been provided a username and password to log in to the electronic voting system.

The electronic election process will be open from November 4 to November 18, 2009 at 11:59pm.

Please note – once the process is closed, you will not be able to cast your vote. Once your vote has been submitted, you will not be able to login to re-cast or change your vote.

If you receive a mailed ballot, please be sure to use the official ballot and return postage-paid envelope only. Faxed, emailed, or ballots mailed in an envelope other than the one provided cannot be accepted.

All mailed ballots must be received by the KPMG auditors by 4:00pm on November 18, 2009.

If you have not received your ballot, or if you require assistance, please contact Executive Assistant, Amber Bonner at 250-414-6976.

Holiday Luncheon & Elections Meeting

It’s that time again… time to get into a FESTIVE MOOD

Annual Holiday Luncheon & Elections Meeting

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

11:00am to 2:00pm

Delta Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa

 This event sells out every year – better register early! Registration Form

$50.00 plus GST per person, Tables of 10 may be reserved in advance

Don’t forget to donate a much coveted Door Prize!

You and your staff are also invited to participate in the Spirit of Giving Campaign. The 11th annual campaign, in support of the Mustard Seed Food Bank begins December 1 at the Bay Centre, and runs until December 24, 2009.

 Tourism Victoria encourages our members to help the Mustard Seed Food Bank by bringing non-perishable food items or monetary donations to our luncheon.

The member or group of members who contributes the most number of items wins a special prize!

New Christmas is here Marketing Opportunity

In addition to the advertising and promotional campaigns with CHEK News and CKNW Radio in Vancouver, Tourism Victoria is pleased to partner again this year with Black Press for an “Up-Island” Christmas campaign.

Booking deadline is November 12, 2009.  For details on this opportunity, please click here.

Please note, we are still accepting special Christmas room rates starting at $79, $99, or $129, Christmas events and things to do for toursimvictoria.com/christmas. 

Please submit your information to Destination Marketing Coordinator, Lacey Sheardown.

Membership Mixer

The Artisan Wine Shop and Tourism Victoria invite you to join us at the November Membership Mixer.

November 26, 2009

4:00pm to 6:00pm

Artisan Wine Shop, 1007 Government St

Network with fellow Tourism Victoria members, plan your Christmas celebrations, all while enjoying a glass of wine from the Okanagan Valley or a beer from BC’s first green brewery.

RSVP by November 25 to RSVP@tourismvictoria.com or call 250-414-6999

 Guests have a chance to WIN fabulous prizes!

 Open to all Tourism Victoria Members, free of charge.

Tourism Victoria Travel Auction

 Travel Deals? You BET!

Tourism Victoria’s 20th Annual Travel Auction is now LIVE!

Go to tourismvictoria.com/auction to bid on more than $100,000 worth of trips, accommodation, tours and a variety of travel inspired goodies.

Auction items will be live until November 22, 2009, but don’t delay some of our most sought after items will only be available for a few days.

Next round of bidding closes November 8th

New Member Symposium

Would you like to explore how you can work closer with Tourism Victoria?  Are you looking for more ways to maximize Tourism Victoria’s services in order to compliment your business and marketing plans as we move forward into 2010?

Friday, November 6, 2009

Hotel Rialto, Private Dining Room

1450 Douglas Street

1:30pm to 3:00pm 

Review the New Member Symposium Agenda and rsvp today if you would like to attend!

Exit Survey Results

The September 2009 Exit Survey results are now available! The data collected provides visitor market information for use by Tourism Victoria and its industry members for making business and marketing decisions. The multi-page survey is administered three times a year, using a quota sample intercept methodology, at the Swartz Bay BC Ferries terminal, the MV Coho terminal, the Victoria International Airport, and Clipper Navigation. Four visitor publics are targeted: rubber tire (at the Swartz Bay terminal and at the MV Coho terminal), air travel (at the Airport), and foot passengers (on the Clipper).

Member to Member Discounts

Additions have been made to the Member to Member Discount Booklet. Our latest additions are:

Hillside Printing

- Special brochure print pricing for members of Tourism Victoria, Valid year-round.

- 10% discount on all other orders placed by January 31, 2010 Verbal mention of the offers to redeem.

Times Square Suites

One Bedroom Suites $85.00 + 15% tax per night. 20% off all other suite categories. Valid October 1-November 25 2009. Based on double occupancy (additional guest $20.00) Business card and/or pay stub required for proof of membership.

 Teldon Print Media

Teldon Partners Program is offering new lower rates to Tourism Victoria members. Review your member exclusive pricing on rack cards and brochure printing in brochure at the back of the booklet. Valid year-round.

Membership offers you great opportunity to promote your business directly to fellow members. If you would like to offer a discount to fellow members, please fill out and submit the Member to Member Offer Form.

Tourism Victoria’s Newest Members

Arsenault Project Solutions

Best Western Abercorn Inn

Chef Suzi in the Square

Pacific Palisades Hotel

De Armond Management Ltd

James Bay Inn Cottage

Blue Vista Resort