Registration - Organization

The Metro Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau (operating as Destination Vancouver) / Royce Chwin, President and Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Organization name: The Metro Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau (operating as Destination Vancouver)
Previous Organization names
Senior Officer Name: Royce Chwin, President and Chief Executive Officer
Initial registration start date: 2020-07-28
Registration status: Inactive
Registration number: 7066-3579

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 10

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 0

Version 3 of 3 (2021-06-25 to 2021-09-01)

Registration versions:

Version 3 of 3 (2021-06-25 to 2021-09-01)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will any of the lobbyists listed within this registration arrange a meeting between a public office holder and any other individual for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed below:

Yes

Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications: Advocacy for potential stimulus measures in future tourism rebuilding initiatives. Intended outcome: Development of program or funding to support the sustainable economic recovery of tourism in Metro Vancouver.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	COVID-19, Finances and Budgets, Small Business, Taxation and Finance, Tourism, Transportation
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications: Relaxation of protocols restricting assembly to less than 50 persons for events and conferences. Intended outcomes: That the provincial health authority and worksafe BC work with the tourism and events industry to develop new protocols that enable controlled assemblies to be greater that 50 people.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Arts and Culture, COVID-19, Economic Development and Trade, Health, Sports and Recreation, Tourism
Supporting the Tourism Industry Association of BC submission for the allocation of $680 million dollars of the provincial COVID recovery stimulus funding to be allocated to supporting the tourism industry recovery from the economic impact of the COVID pandemic.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Arts and Culture, COVID-19, Economic Development and Trade, Finances and Budgets, Health, Small Business, Taxation and Finance, Tourism, Transportation
Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Letter of support for the successful amendments to the Major Anchor Attractions Program (MAAP) to enable the widest possible access to the program. To help stabilize the balance sheet of these businesses until large gatherings and international travel are permitted again and provide a foundation for tourism to recover from the COVID-19 Pandemic.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Industry, Tourism

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Attorney General and Minister responsible for Housing
Destination BC Corp
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Finance
Health
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Office of the Premier
Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Transportation and Infrastructure
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Royce Chwin, President and Chief Executive Officer

Organization Contact Information

The Metro Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau (operating as Destination Vancouver)

Address:
210-200 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 3L6
Canada

Telephone number: 604-682-2222
Fax number: 604-682-1717

Description of Activities

Destination Vancouver is a destination marketing & management organization and business association representing approximately 800 members in tourism and related industries/activities. Our purpose is to transform our communities and visitors through the power of travel. Our Mission: to deliver responsible growth for our industry and members by focusing on the right customer for the right season, balanced with strong commitment to the sustainable success of our destination.

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Promised	Value Promised	Date Given	Value Given
No Records

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of the organization that has a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activity.

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

Received Government Funding

The Received Government Funding table below is not intended to be additive. Adding all of the entries together does not necessarily provide an accurate sum of all government funding received. There may be redundancy (reporting of the same funding more than once) caused by overlap in the "Date/Period Received" between 2 or more entries.

Source of Government Funding	Funding Received	Date/Period Received
Finance	$8,080,000.00	2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31

View all received government funding history

Coalition Members Information

AirBnb
- 101 College Street, Suite 120
  Toronto, ON M5G 1L7
  Canada
Aquilini Hospitality & Live Entertainment
- Gate 16 in Rogers Arena 700 Pat Quinn Way
  Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8
  Canada
Asian-Canadian Special Events Association (ACSEA)
- 618 East Kent Ave S
  Vancouver, BC V5X 0B1
  Canada
Atlific Hotels – Vancouver
- 1110 Howe Street
  Vancouver, BC V6Z 1R2
  Canada
BC Aviation Council
- 8300 Bennett Rd #306
  Richmond, BC V6Z 1N9
  Canada
BC Chamber of Commerce
- 750 W Pender St
  Vancouver, BC V6C 2T8
  Canada
BC Ferries
- Suite 500, 1321 Blanshard Street
  Victoria, BC V8W 0B7
  Canada
BC Gaming Industry Association
- 4331 Dominion Street
  Burnaby, BC V5G 1C7
  Canada
BC Hotel Association
- 948 Howe St Suite 200
  Vancouver, BC V6Z 1N9
  Canada
BC’s Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC)
- 200 – 948 Howe Street
  Vancouver, BC V6Z 1R2
  Canada
BRANDLIVE Group
- 120 W 3rd Ave unit 201
  Vancouver, BC V5Y 1E9
  Canada
British Columbia Garden Tourism Coalition
- 505 Quayle Road
  Victoria, BC V9E 2J7
  Canada
Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation – Granville Island
- 1661 Duranleau St
  Vancouver, BC V6H 3S3
  Canada
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
- 3735 Capilano Rd
  North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1
  Canada
City of Richmond, Economic Development Office
- 6911 Number 3 Rd
  Richmond, BC V6Y 2C1
  Canada
City of Vancouver
- 453 W 12th Ave
  Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4
  Canada
Cruise Lines International Association – North West and Canada
- 1111 W Hastings St
  Vancouver, BC V6E 2J3
  Canada
Days Inn Vancouver
- 921 West Pender Street
  Vancouver, BC V6C 1L6
  Canada
Deloitte Vancouver
- 885 W. Georgia Street, Suite 1500
  Vancouver, BC V6C 2G2
  Canada
Destination British Columbia
- 510 Burrard St
  Vancouver, BC V6C 3A8
  Canada
Destination Greater Victoria
- 812 Wharf St
  Victoria, BC V8W 1T3
  Canada
District of West Vancouver
- Municipal Hall, 750 17th Street
  West Vancouver, BC V7V 3T3
  Canada
Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association
- 1130 W Pender St #325
  Vancouver, BC V6E 4A4
  Canada
DOXA Documentary Film Festival
- 750 Hamilton St
  Vancouver, BC V6B 2R5
  Canada
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
- 578 Carrall St
  Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2
  Canada
EnRoute Travel Canada
- Box 23012, Penticton Plaza
  Penticton, BC V3A 8L7
  Canada
Fleishman Hillard HighRoad
- 777 Hornby St Suite 1600
  Vancouver, BC V6Z 2T3
  Canada
Gaining Edge
- 30A Eliza Street
  Black Rock, vic 3193
  Australia
GES
- #271, 1460 Main St Suite 250
  North Vancouver, BC V6Z 1C8
  Canada
go2HR
- 850 West Hastings Street, #910
  Vancouver, BC v6C 1E1
  Canada
Gray Lines Westcoast Sightseeing
- 200 - 110 Cambie Street
  Vancouver, BC V6B 2M8
  Canada
Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
- 400-999 Canada Place
  Vancouver, BC V6B 3E1
  Canada
Greater Vancouver Professional Theater Allicance (GVPTA)
- 1398 Cartwright street
  Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8
  Canada
Grouse Mountain
- 6400 Nancy Green Way
  North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9
  Canada
Hotel Association of Vancouver
- 3004 - RPO
  Vancouver, BC V6P 3R8
  Canada
Hotel Association of Vancouver
- 30045 - RPO
  Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9
  Canada
Indigenous Tourism British Columbia
- 100 Park Royal S #707
  West Vancouver, BC V7T 4K9
  Canada
Indigenous Tourism British Columbia
- 100 Park Royal S #707
  West Vancouver, BC V7T 4K9
  Canada
JW Marriott and Parq Vancouver
- 39 Smithe Street
  Vancouver, BC V6B 0R3
  Canada
JW Marriott and Parq Vancouver
- 39 Smithe Street
  Vancouver, BC V6B 0R3
  Canada
KPMG
- 777 Dunsmuir Street
  Vancouver, BC V6C 1X8
  Canada
Levy Show Services
- 12340 Horseshoe Way
  Richmond, BC V7A 4Z1
  Canada
Lyft
- 555 Burrard Street
  Vancouver, BC V7X 1M8
  Canada
Marriott International
- 1128W Hastings St,
  Vancouver, BC V6E 4R5
  Canada
MNP
- 1021 Hastings Street West Suite 2200
  Vancouver, BC V6E 0C3
  Canada
Modern Craft
- PMB #0312, 71 West 2nd Avenue
  Vancouver, BC V5Y 0J7
  Canada
Nextfactor Inc.
- 5 Strachan Point Road
  West Vancouver, BC V7W 1C1
  Canada
Pacific Destination Services
- 1450 Creekside Drive
  Vancouver, BC V6J 5B3
  Canada
Pacific National Exhibition (PNE)
- 2901 Hastings Street
  Vancouver, BC V5K 5J1
  Canada
Pan Pacific Vancouver
- 999 Canada Place, #300
  Vancouver, BC V6C 3B5
  Canada
Patrick Roberge Productions
- 101-408 East Kent Avenue South
  Vancouver, BC V6X 2X7
  Canada
PH1 Research Inc
- 1863 Alberni Street
  Vancouver, BC V6G 3H8
  Canada
Port of Vancouver
- 100 The Pointe, 999 Canada Place
  Vancouver, BC V6B 1P2
  Canada
Resonance Consultancy
- 801-602 West Hastings Street
  Vancouver, BC V6B 1P2
  Canada
Restaurants Canada
- 1155 Queen Street West
  Toronto, ON M6J 1J4
  Canada
Richmond Hotel Association
- 5811 167th street
  Surrey, BC V3S 9T5
  Canada
Richmond Hotel Destination Association
- 5811 167th street
  Richmond, BC V3S 9T5
  Canada
River Rock Resort & Casino
- 8811 River Road
  Richmond, BC V6X 3P8
  Canada
Rocky Mountaineer
- 980 Howe Street, #1100
  Vancouver, BC V6Z 1N9
  Canada
SMC Communications Inc.
- 33 Water Street, #408
  Vancouver, BC V6B 1R4
  Canada
Sport Hosting Vancouver
- 453 W 12th Ave
  Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4
  Canada
The Burrard Hotel
- 1100 Burrard St
  Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y7
  Canada
This is Blueprint
- 415 W Cordova St #300
  Vancouver, BC V6Z 1N9
  Canada
Tourism Industry Association of BC
- #200 – 948 Howe Street
  Vancouver, BC V6Z 1N9
  Canada
Tourism Richmond
- 5811 Cooney Road
  Richmond, BC V6X 3M1
  Canada
Tourism Whistler
- 4010 Whistler Way
  Whistler, BC V8E 1J2
  Canada
Translink
- 590 Beatty Street
  Vancouver, BC V6B 2L3
  Canada
Tsawwassen Mills
- 5000 Canoe Pass Way
  Tsawwassen, BC V4M 0B3
  Canada
Vancity
- 2233 West 4th Avenue
  Vancouver, BC V6K 1N9
  Canada
Vancouver Airport Authority
- 3211 Grant McConachie Way
  Vancouver, BC V7B 0A4
  Canada
Vancouver Attractions Group
- 871 Nicolum Court
  North Vancouver, BC V7H 2S1
  Canada
Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation
- 2099 Beach Avenue
  Vancouver, BC V6G 1Z4
  Canada
Vancouver Economic Commission
- 401 W Georgia St #1500
  Vancouver, BC V6B 5A1
  Canada
Vancouver Hotel Destination Association
- 250 - 999 Canada Place
  Vancouver, BC V6C 3C1
  Canada
Vancouver Visitor TV
- 3994 Frames Place
  North Vancouver, BC V7G 2M4
  Canada

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

The Metro Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau (operating as Destination Vancouver) does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of The Metro Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau (operating as Destination Vancouver) are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyists Details

Lobbyists Employed by this Organization

Lobbyist

Contributions

Royce Chwin
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

The Metro Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau (operating as Destination Vancouver)

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
The Metro Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau (operating as Destination Vancouver)	2021-06-25	2021-09-01
The Metro Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau (also known as Tourism Vancouver)	2020-07-28	2021-06-25

The Metro Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau (operating as Destination Vancouver)

Senior Officer History
Senior Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

Royce Chwin, President and Chief Executive Officer (Organization)

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Designated Filers are required to submit a Lobbying Activity Report for each lobbying activity with a senior public officer holder. The name of the most senior paid officer (i.e. the designated filer) will appear on all in-house Lobbying Activity Reports, whether or not he/she participated in the activity.

Note: Lobbying Activity Reports are due on the 15^th day of each month for lobbying activities that took place in the previous month.

Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-10 of 10

The Metro Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau (operating as Destination Vancouver)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport | Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-08-03
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Royce Chwin
Posted date: 2021-08-04
Lobbying Activity number: 3579-11613 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Metro Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau (operating as Destination Vancouver)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister | Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
- Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister | Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-06-18
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Royce Chwin
Posted date: 2021-06-29
Lobbying Activity number: 3579-10559 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Metro Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau (operating as Destination Vancouver)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- John Horgan, Premier | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-06-16
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Royce Chwin
Posted date: 2021-06-29
Lobbying Activity number: 3579-10510 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Metro Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau (operating as Destination Vancouver)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport | Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
- Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister | Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
- Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister | Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-05-05
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Royce Chwin
Posted date: 2021-06-29
Lobbying Activity number: 3579-10507 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Metro Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau (operating as Destination Vancouver)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport | Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
- Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister | Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
- Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister | Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-04-22
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Royce Chwin
Posted date: 2021-08-04
Lobbying Activity number: 3579-10509 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Metro Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau (operating as Destination Vancouver)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport | Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
- Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister | Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
- Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister | Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-04-22
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Royce Chwin
Posted date: 2021-06-29
Lobbying Activity number: 3579-10508 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Metro Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau (operating as Destination Vancouver)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport | Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
- Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-04-12
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Royce Chwin
Posted date: 2021-05-14
Lobbying Activity number: 3579-9080 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Metro Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau (operating as Destination Vancouver)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport | Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
- Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister | Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
- Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister | Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-04-07
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Royce Chwin
Posted date: 2021-05-14
Lobbying Activity number: 3579-9077 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Metro Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau (operating as Destination Vancouver)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister | Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-01-15
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Royce Chwin
Posted date: 2021-02-11
Lobbying Activity number: 3579-5802 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Metro Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau (operating as Destination Vancouver)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- George Heyman, Minister | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Sam Sullivan, MLA Vancouver-False Creek | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- George Chow, Minister | Minister of State for Trade
- Shane Simpson, Minister | Social Development and Poverty Reduction
- Adrian Dix, Minister | Health
- Michael Lee, MLA Vancouver-Langara | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Melanie Mark, Minister | Advanced Education, Skills and Training
- David Eby, Attorney General | Attorney General
- Andrew Wilkinson, MLA Vancouver-Quilchena | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Spencer Chandra Herbert, MLA Vancouver-West End | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Carole James, Minister | Finance
- Lisa Baere, Minister | Tourism, Arts and Culture
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-07-29
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Royce Chwin
Posted date: 2020-10-21
Lobbying Activity number: 3579-3757 View Lobbying Activity Report

Date Modified:: 2024-01-29

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Registration - Organization

The Metro Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau (operating as Destination Vancouver) / Royce Chwin, President and Chief Executive Officer

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Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 3 of 3 (2021-06-25 to 2021-09-01)

Version 3 of 3 (2021-06-25 to 2021-09-01)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

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Description of Activities

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

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Coalition Members Information

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

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