Vancouver Convention Centre

Marketability & Operational Excellence

THE PROJECT

Vancouver Convention Centre is a globally recognized convention centre in the heart of the Vancouver waterfront with 466,500 SF (43,340 SM) of purpose-built conference, exhibition, and meeting space including a signature 53,000 SF (4,920 SM) ballroom overlooking the harbour.  A globally recognised example of a venue’s integration into the city’s urban fabric, seamlessly connecting with the waterfront, public spaces and surrounding amenities.

Paul Vallee participated on behalf of Tourism Vancouver with the Vancouver Convention Centre Task Force, as well as the Vancouver Convention Centre Expansion Project Liaison Committee. He led the development of the marketing plan as part of the business case for expansion.

Tracey Short spent 20 years with PavCo, the Crown Corporation responsible for the VCC and was later engaged to conduct a gap analysis to determine readiness for opening, critical path management, and FF&E implementation for the 2008 expansion. In recent years, Tracey was engaged to provide event technology and culinary service strategic advisory services.

DELIVERABLES

Current SACL Associates Paul Vallee and Tracey Short were involved in various aspects of the Vancouver Convention Centre’s development including expansion and subsequent operational periods.

• Expansion marketing plan development

• Expansion critical path implementation strategy

• FF&E master list & implementation strategy

• Culinary service trends

• Technology services advisory brief and benchmark analysis