NEWS & MEDIA

The Vancouver Convention Centre was awarded the Professional Convention Management Association’s (PCMA) prestigious 2012 Spirit Award today during PCMA’s 57th Annual Meeting, Convening Leaders, in Orlando.

For the second consecutive year, the Vancouver Convention Centre is honoured with an international Meetings Industry Marketing Award (MIMA). The Centre took home the coveted award for “Best Use of Video Marketing” (bronze) at the recent MIMA gala in London.

Vancouver Convention Centre’s Executive Chef Blair Rasmussen will be inducted to the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame’s class of 2012.

VANCOUVER, BC: The Vancouver Convention Centre is hosting an Open House of its West building on Sunday, July 1st. Join us from 10 am to 6 pm to get a closer look at the world’s first LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certified convention centre, participate in a free scavenger hunt contest and celebrate Canada’s 145th birthday.

VANCOUVER, BC: Vancouver has once again been named North America’s top destination for international meetings by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). The city has been previously awarded the prestigious title in 2006, 2008 and 2010.

Vancouver, BC – The Vancouver Convention Centre is pleased to announce the launch of its new mobile website tailored for smart phone users.

The Vancouver Convention Centre is proud to announce they have won Gold for “Best New Media Advertising Campaign” at the recent Meetings Industry Marketing Awards (MIMA) gala in London.

Vancouver, BC – It’s been a record-breaking year for the Vancouver Convention Centre in more ways than one. Apart from being the most successful convention year ever, the Centre’s six-acre living roof – which is getting its annual trim this week – has had an unprecedented year of growth.

The Vancouver Convention Centre is proud to announce the achievement of AIPC (International Association of Congress Centres) Quality Standards certification in the gold level. This highest level of certification was awarded after successful completion of an audit by AIPC’s designated external auditor.

Vancouver, BC – The Vancouver Convention Centre is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Lehto as their new Assistant General Manager (AGM) who will be responsible for overall event operations and service management as well as supplier operations.

The Vancouver Convention Centre’s leadership in environmental sustainability, venue management and innovative programs is in the spotlight. These efforts have earned the Centre many prestigious awards over the past year, including the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM)’s 2011 Venue Excellence Award, presented last week in Phoenix, Arizona during its Annual Convention and Trade Show.

The Vancouver Convention Centre is the winner of the 2011 IMEX Green Supplier Silver Award, presented at the IMEX Gala Dinner last week in Frankfurt, Germany.