RICHMOND, B.C.
Tourism Richmond, a CVB in British Columbia, Canada, is delivering big news to start off 2014, and it’s all about value.
Meeting planners who book a new eligible meeting by Dec. 31, 2014 (with rooms actualized by June 30, 2016), will receive $1,000 towards their group master folio and may even qualify for larger rebates based on the number of actualized rooms.
In addition, any meeting planner that sends in a newly qualified RFP by Dec. 31, 2014, will be automatically entered to win one of three CDN $1,000 Visa gift cards or have the option of donating the cash value to the charity of their choice.
"For any planner looking to the West Coast, we invite them to put Richmond, B.C. on their consideration and RFP list," said Gayle Morris, director of sales at Tourism Richmond. "As a destination, Richmond has great delegate appeal, presents on average a 30 per cent savings over big cities, and offers a booking incentive that provides the value and ROI that every meeting planner is looking for."
Located right next door to Vancouver, BC, 30 minutes from the US border and home to Vancouver International Airport, Richmond is growing in popularity as an ideal small to medium sized meetings destination on Canada’s West Coast. Meeting space in Richmond, BC is affordable offering high quality meeting venues combined with unique delegate experiences unlike anything in North America due to its Far East meets West Coast vibe.
Meeting facilities in Richmond are best suited for organizations hosting events with up to 500 delegates. The city has a wide range of meeting rooms and conference space throughout 24 brand name hotels with 5,000 guest rooms. While home to the airport, only one of the city’s hotels is actually located there. Getting from the airport to downtown Richmond is just a 15-minute ride on the Canada Line rapid transit system or 25 to get into downtown Vancouver.
Tourism Richmond is a non-profit, membership driven destination marketing organization (DMO) whose primary mandate is to enhance awareness about the destination through sales and marketing initiatives and by providing excellent visitor and member services.
More information on this special offer for meeting planners can be found on Tourism Richmond's official website.
