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Vancouver Convention Centre

2019-08-19

出展世界 2019年4期

Located on Vancouvers waterfront with a dramatic mountain backdrop, the award-winning Vancouver Convention Centre offers one of the most beautiful settings in the world and convenient access to all the major visitor amenities in the downtown core. As British Columbias flagship convention centre, the facility hosts more than 500 events and welcomes hundreds of thousands of attendees each year, while generating significant economic activity for the province.

Since opening in 1987, The Centres mandate has been to generate economic and community benefits for British Columbia through the management and marketing of the provinces premier convention and exhibition facility. The Centres two connected buildings – the iconic East and the stunning West – feature 466,500 ft2 (43,340 sqm) of flexible and functional meeting, exhibition, ballroom and plenary spaces for any event. In 2025, the Vancouver Convention Centre will host the single largest meeting ever held in the city. The International Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous is expected to draw 48,000 delegates from around the world. The Canadian convention centre and the BC Place Stadium, were selected for the event back in 2013.

The centre highlights its top accomplishments:

● Economic Driver: over $2.4 billion in direct spending injected into the local economy

● Globally-Acclaimed Meetings Venue: 5,561 events attended by people from across British Columbia and around the globe

● Community Builder: home to community and charitable events that have raised $75 million for local causes; and partner with numerous charities

● Global Sustainability Leader: worlds first double LEED Platinum certified convention centre

● Award winner: More than 40 honours including ‘Best Convention Centre Service by the Watkins Research Group