Proud ambassadors for Vancouver

Our Organization

Proud ambassadors for Vancouver

The economic impact of tourism in Vancouver

2024 Business Sprint

Supporting our tourism sector

We support tourism by developing experiences and promoting Vancouver in target domestic and international markets.

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800+

members and partners

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$8.5B

2026 visitor economy goal

We’re a non-profit, member-based destination management organization, transforming our communities and visitors through the power of travel. Our guiding star is to build a sustainable, resilient visitor economy.

Partners shaping
a spectacular city

Our destination development partners are instrumental in contributing to a desirable visitor economy in Vancouver, helping us to best support key tourism industry groups.

See destination development

Our values are our foundation

Innovation

We always ask if there is a better way.

Transforming ideas into creative solutions and obstacles into opportunities is what we do best. Being curious, courageous. and anticipating change is what drives us forward. 

Accountability

We proudly exceed expectations.

Our commitments are intentional and transparent. We are thoughtful leaders, advocates, and ambassadors for Vancouver. The responsibility to build a sustainable and resilient visitor economy is the foundation of everything we do.

Collaboration

Our success has many partners.

We build bridges and long-standing relationships. More is achieved when we share our successes as well as our challenges. 

Wellbeing

Wellbeing is our starting place.

Being exceptional at what we do starts with creating a culture where every team member can thrive. When wellbeing is a priority, we are more motivated, engaged, and productive. 

Meet our
Board of Directors

Destination Vancouver is governed by our 15 board members who volunteer their time to provide strong leadership and guidance to keep the organization accountable and performance-driven. 

Mathew Coyne, Chair

President CANTRAV Services Inc.

Cody Allmin, Director

Co-Founder & CEO Boxset Collective

Graeme Benn, Director

Dual Property General Manager JW Marriott Parq Vancouver & The Douglas

Michael Cameron, Director

President Grouse Mountain Resort

Rehana Din, Director

COO B.C. Pavilion Corporation (PavCo)

Jeff Leung, Director

Executive Director, Hotels Division, Pacific Reach Properties
General Manager, Hilton Vancouver Downtown

Mike McNaney, Director

VP & Chief External Affairs Officer
Vancouver Airport Authority

Joanne Burns Millar, Director

CEO
Pacific Destination Services Inc.

Jens Moesker, Director

Regional Vice President, Pacific Northwest
General Manager, Fairmont Pacific Rim

Geoff Robins, Director

Vice President, Product Development & Marketing
Tradable Bits Media Inc.

Megan Sewell, Director

General Manager
Sewell’s Marina

Darren Simpson, Director

General Manager
The Burrard

Chuck We, Director

Executive Vice President, Pacific Northwest/Canada Hudson Pacific Properties

Sarah Vallely, Director

General Manager
Opus Hotel

Elise Ferguson, Director

General Manager, Vancouver Cruise & RoRo
SSA Marine

Influence a positive
visitor experience

Influence a positive
visitor experience

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Proudly championing
Vancouver