Industry Affiliations
Through its active support of the following organizations, Tourism Vancouver joins other industry partners in promoting the growth and success of meetings and conventions in British Columbia.
Professional Convention Management Association
The professional resource and premier educator for the meetings and convention industry, Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) represents the interests of meeting management executives through its 17 chapters throughout the United States and Canada.
www.pcma.org
American Society of Association Executives
The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and its partner organization, The Center for Association Leadership, exist to enhance the power and performance of the association community worldwide through resources, education, ideas and advocacy.
www.asaecenter.org
BestCities Global Alliance
BestCities Global Alliance is a network of 11 leading convention destinations around the globe, distinguished by the commitment of the members' convention offices to offering special standards of service as well as a unique data, information and best practice exchange process.
www.bestcities.net
Canadian Society of Association Executives
The Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) is knowledge-based, professional organization promoting excellence in not-for-profit management.
www.csae.com
Destination Marketing Association International
As the world's largest and most reliable resource for official destination marketing organizations (DMOs), with offices in North America and Europe, Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) is dedicated to improving the effectiveness of over 1,500 professionals from 625+ destination marketing organizations in more than 25 countries.
www.destinationmarketing.org
International Congress & Convention Association
International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA) comprises a membership representing the main specialists in handling, transporting and accommodating international events, with almost 1,000 members in over 90 countries.
www.iccaworld.com
Meeting Professionals International
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the meetings and events industry's largest and most vibrant global community, delivering global human connections through its 68 chapters and clubs around the world.
www.mpiweb.org
www.mpibcchapter.com
New York Society of Association Executives
The New York Society of Association Executives (NYSAE) mission is to lead in advancing and serving the profession of association and not-for-profit management in the tri-state region of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
www.nysaenet.org
