October 2026 Members Meeting

We’re excited to welcome everyone back after the summer for our first members’ meeting of the season!

Please join us on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the Willo Hotel (formerly the YWCA),

Date : Thursday, October 8, 2026
Location : Willow Hotel (formerly YWCA), 733 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2M4.

Doors Open : 6:00 PM

Meeting : 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

We have a great evening planned, including:

• Guest speaker - Michael Geller is a Vancouver-based retired architect, planner, real estate consultant and property developer with four decades’ experience in the public, private and institutional sectors.
• Association updates
• Upcoming industry events and
• Plenty of time to reconnect with fellow guides.

We’d also like to make this meeting interactive, giving members an opportunity to share their experiences and ideas. One of the topics we’ll be discussing is FIFA 2026 and how the tournament affected you as tour guides / directors and members of the tourism industry.

• What worked well?
• What challenges did you experience?
• Were there things you think could have been handled differently?
• Are there any observations or feedback you feel we should bring forward to organizations such as Destination Vancouver?

Please come ready to share your thoughts and experiences—whether you worked during FIFA or simply experienced its impact on the city and tourism.

We look forward to seeing you, catching up after the busy summer season, and hearing from all our members!