NEWS & MEDIA
We would love to tell you about the Vancouver Convention Centre and all the inspiring stories that come from the events and activities we host at our facility each year.
Our media kit, blog and photo gallery offer great information and resources to support your story. But feel free to contact us; we always welcome calls from the media.
In honour of sport and summer athletes representing Canada on the world’s biggest sports stage in Rio, the Vancouver Convention Centre will light the iconic Vancouver 2010 Cauldron on Friday August 5th, and Wednesday, September 7th
August 4th, 2016
This year, out of 40 North American cities surveyed, Vancouver was ranked top convention city in Canada and second in North America – and it’s all thanks to the dedication, professionalism and unity of the city’s tourism and service industry.
August 4th, 2016
Join the thousands of people who come down to Canada Day at Canada Place and visit the Vancouver Convention Centre’s Annual Canada Day Open House in its West Building.
June 24th, 2016
You are invited to the biggest Canada Day celebration in the city! Join the thousands of people who come down to the Vancouver Convention Centre’s annual Canada Day open house in its West Building.
June 2nd, 2016
Vancouver is one of North America’s most sought-after destinations for international meetings, according to two prominent reports recently released to the public.
May 17th, 2016
The Vancouver Convention Centre has been accredited as a Healthy Venue by the World Obesity Federation. The Vancouver Convention Centre is the first venue to be accredited in the Americas and only the second in the world.
May 4th, 2016
Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) annual conference considered “largest site inspection in Vancouver’s history”
April 14th, 2016
Close to 4,000 international meeting planner and supplier colleagues to experience Vancouver’s world-class hospitality, first hand
January 6th, 2016
Two-Eight Team Tournaments – Men’s and Women’s – Launch in November 2017
December 16th, 2015
Diabetes researchers and scientists return to Canada – the birthplace of life-saving insulin treatment
November 30th, 2015
In the month of Movember, moustaches are showing up everywhere
November 13th, 2015
The Vancouver Convention Centre is pleased to welcome Vineet Saluja, into the role of Financial Controller, after an extensive recruitment search.
November 5th, 2015
IN THE NEWS
November 17th, 2023
EXHIBITOR Magazine Announces Special Award Winners in its 2024 Centers of Excellence Awards
Source:
Exhibitor Magazine
Last month Exhibitor Group announced the 25 convention centers that qualified for its fifth annual Centers of Excellence Awards, and today we are excited to announce the winners of five special awards related to the competition.
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October 14th, 2022
Case Study: The Vancouver Convention Centre West's Double LEED Platinum Recertification
Source:
Canada Green Building Council
The Vancouver Convention Centre’s LEED Existing Building Operations and Management recertification of the West building, focused on conservation, biodiversity and waste management as a strategy for achieving its sustainability goals.
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September 22nd, 2022
New Asbestos Memorial Commemorating Workers Unveiled
Source:
CBC Listen: On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko
A new public art project at the Vancouver Convention Centre commemorates the thousands of workers who have lost their lives due to asbestos poisoning–a hazard that continues to this day. We speak with the B-C Federation of Labour’s President about the dangers and about his friend who was one of the workers who died.
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September 22nd, 2022
Vancouver Provides Sustainable Tourism
Source:
CGTN America
See how Vancouver, Canada is implementing sustainability practices in their tourism.
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