Sunday, September 21, 2008

Tourism Victoria Achieves Destination Marketing Accreditation

Tourism Victoria announced today that it has been awarded accreditation from the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP). DMAP is an international accreditation program developed by the Washington, D.C. based Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI). In earning the DMAP accreditation, destination marketing organizations (DMOs) communicate to their community, buyers and potential visitors that their DMO has attained a significant measure of excellence. Tourism Victoria is the second British Columbia organization to receive accreditation, and among a select Canadian group who have qualified.

DMAP accreditation standards cover a wide variety of topics including governance, finance, management, human resources, technology, visitor services, group services, sales, communications, membership, brand management, destination development, research/market intelligence, innovation and stakeholder relationships.

DMAP is an independent international accreditation body and a leader in defining quality and performance issues in destination marketing. For additional information on DMAP visit http://www.destinationmarketing.org/


Monday, September 8, 2008

Victoria Arts, Heritage And Culture Guide September - December 2008



Find out about the latest arts, heritage and cultural events happening in Victoria - Download the PDF guide.

Self Guided Heritage Walks Of Victoria

Take a walk and discover the wonderful and mysterious secrets that are part of Victoria's hidden history with this series of four self-guided walks.

The Gratitude Dance

Check out this fun and uplifting video filmed in and around Victoria. Look for some of your favorite Victoria locations and see if you recognize any of the friendly Victoria locals.

Victoria named #2 Destination Canada and #16 Destination World in TripAdvisor's 2008 Travelers’ Choice Destination Awards



The TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Destinations Awards honor the world’s top destinations, earning their distinction from those who know them best – real travelers. Only TripAdvisor’s Destinations Awards represent the opinions of millions of travelers. The winners were determined by a combination of TripAdvisor’s travelers’ favorite places and overall popularity on TripAdvisor. “Whether it’s for their unique beauty, or abundance of attractions, the 2008 Travelers’ Choice Destinations Awards honor the most beloved destinations from around the world,” said Michele Perry, vice president of global communications for TripAdvisor. “Determined by millions of travelers, the Travelers’ Choice Destinations Awards are unique because they single out not just popular places but truly exceptional places that enthrall travelers and keep them coming back.”

Check out TripAdvisor reviews on Victoria

View the complete 2008 Travelers’ Choice Destination list.

For the complete 2008 Travelers’ Choice list, go to www.tripadvisor.com/TCDestinations.