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In order to provide
Tourism Victoria Members with the most up-to-date tourism trends and
statistics, Tourism Victoria conducts ongoing research projects, often
in partnership with various industry partners and Tourism British
Columbia.
The following are some
of the results of recent studies available to the public. For more
in-depth analysis and other research documents, please contact Stephanie
Kosty, Manager, Strategic Marketing and Research at (250) 414-6981 or
click here to email Stephanie Kosty |
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VCC Website
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In the heart of downtown
Victoria, British Columbia, by the spectacular
Inner Harbour is the Victoria Conference Centre;
a bright, modern and technically advanced
meeting place that is most inviting. The VCC
hosts nearly 300 events a year and delivers an
economic benefit to the city of almost $50
Million annually. (i.e. 29 events in October
2007) Expansion has been proposed by the
Victoria Chamber of Commerce.
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The VCC provides just the right space for
meetings of many sizes - small enough to be intimate,
but able to handle conferences as large as 2,500
delegates.
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We have 40,000 square feet of meeting
space, 16 multi-purpose meeting rooms, a large exhibit
hall, and a 400-seat lecture theatre. You'll be struck
by our comfort, bright, airy spaces, welcoming
atmosphere, and technological capabilities.
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A two-level underground parking garage is
available for up to 310 vehicles.
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The Great Canadian Casino in Victoria is located in the township of
View Royal and in the heart of the Westshore Communities. It is a full
service facility offering a wide variety of slot machines and table
games.
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Over 35,000 square
feet of gaming floor
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Over 400 slot
machines
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All your favourite
table games including Blackjack, Roulette, Mini Baccarat, Fortune
Pai Gow, 3 card & 4 card Poker, and more
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Great Canadian
Restaurant features a West Coast menu with a European flare – open
for lunch and dinner
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Deli – Choose from
a wide variety of sandwiches, salads & snacks
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Over 350 parking
spaces
Come enjoy our wide variety of slots, our multitude of table games
or sit down and enjoy the best in west coast cuisine in our fully
licensed On-Site restaurant. |
www.greatcanadiancasinos.com/viewroyal
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Bear Mountain Master Plan calls for a 23,000sf
Casino operation opening in the 2nd or 3rd quarter of 2009.
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Featured Statistics
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Annual Tourism Revenues and Overnight Visitor Numbers
Data on Victoria’s projected annual tourism revenues and
annual overnight visitors based on hotel tax revenues and
Tourism Victoria’s Exit Survey.
BC Stats - Annual Tourism Revenues and Overnight Visitors.pdf
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Historical Market Origin
Historical annual data based on the monthly Victoria
Commercial Accommodation Survey which collects detailed accommodation,
booking and market origin data on overnight visitors to Victoria.
Victoria is one of few destinations in North America that collects data
at this level of detail in partnership with Tourism British Columbia and
industry. Survey participants receive a variety of detailed and
customized reports pertaining to their distinct competitive set on a
monthly basis. Victoria hotel properties who would like to join
the survey are encouraged to contact Tourism Victoria.
BC Stats - Historical Market Origin 2000-2006.pdf
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Tourism Victoria Exit Survey
The Exit Survey is conducted five times a year in March,
June, July, September and December at the BC Ferry Swartz Bay Terminal,
Victoria International Airport and the Victoria Clipper Terminal. The
survey includes: Visitor Origin, Trip Purpose, Destination,
Accommodation, Activities, Daily Expenditure, and more.
BC Stats - Tourism Victoria Exit Survey June 2007.pdf
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Victoria Tourism Bulletins and Statistics
Data based on Chemistry Consulting Group Inc. and Grant Thornton LLP is
featured in the monthly Victoria Tourism Bulletin. Historic
data featuring statistics regarding: Hotel Average Occupancy,
Average Daily Room Rate, RevPAR, BC Ferry Traffic, Victoria
International Airport Passengers and Victoria
Conference Centre Delegate Days.
BC Stats - Victoria Tourism Bulletin July 2007.pdf |
STATISTICS & DEMOGRAPHICS REPORTS
1.
BC Stats - Capital Region Community Facts.pdf
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BC
Stats - Municipal Pop Estimates.pdf
3.
BC Stats - Total BC Pop Change Map.pdf
4.
BC
Stats - Tourism Industry Monitor.pdf
5.
BC Stats - Room Revenue Property Totals 98 - 2006.csv
KEY RESEARCH LINKS
1.
Tourism British
Columbia,Research Services
2.
BC Stats - Data Services
3.
Tourism Reference and
DocumentationCentre (TRDC) of theCanadian Tourism Commission (CTC)
4.
Travel Industry Association
of America (TIA)
5.
Canadian Tourism Commission
(CTC)
6.
Travel and
Tourism Research AssociationCanada (Canadian Chapter of TTRA)
7.
Canadian
Tourism Commission (CTC)
8.
World Tourism
Organization (WTO)
9.
Statistics Canada
10.
United States
International Trade Administration-Tourism Industries
11.
Canadian
Tourism Research Institute (CTRI)
Note:
Data collected and reported by Tourism Victoria is a
portrayal of the most relevant information on an overall basis. The degree of
data relevance will vary between members and customers, as each business has its
specific needs and uses for statistical information. Any use of this data must
be referenced to the appropriate source. |
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