Maximizing the tourism benefits from the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
Regional Update
Leveraging media for a strong tourism legacy
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Host Destination Planning
Creating happy visitors who want to return for more
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latest news

Games Performance Propels Tourism Forward BC resets the bar on how destinations maximize benefits of hosting Olympic Games > MORE

One-on-One with Gilbert Felli, Executive Director of the International Olympic Committee Benefits should be felt in the region for many years to come > MORE

Games and Promotion Boost Interest in BC Travel Games-time marketing created increased awareness. > MORE

Communities Lever Games to Grow Sport Tourism New venues and 2010 experience helps BC communities attract more training camps and international competitions > MORE

Games a Launching Pad for Aboriginal Tourism First Nations tourism experiences enjoying boost in exposure > MORE

Tour Operators Strengthen BC Packages After Games Branding boost and positive energy leads to increased emphasis on BC tourism products > MORE

Tourism Industry Puts on its Game Face Archive Story, Winter 2010: Celebrity and scenery converge to lure post-Games visitors. > MORE

Aboriginal Tourism Welcomes the World Archive Story, Winter 2010: AtBC showcase offers colorful and dramatic live demonstrations and performances every day of the Games. > MORE


event listings

Tourism Vancouver Island AGM and Conference
Sep 07, 2010 > MORE

COTA BC Tourism Industry Conference
Oct 20, 2010 > MORE

TOTA AGM
Nov 03, 2010 > MORE


resource library & downloads

The Games Effect: Impact of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games on BC and Canada 2003-2008
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The Economic Impact of the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games
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The 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games: A Review of Estimates Related to the Province’s Commitments
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Global marketing update 
Sowing the Seeds for Post-Games Visitor Harvest
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