Fly into Richmond, BC Canada. Leave $1000 richer.

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1 Fly into Richmond, BC Canada. Leave $1000 richer.

2 Get your money s worth Save $1000* when you book at your next meeting. your meeting in Richmond Richmond, BC is your west coast entrance to Canada with the Vancouver International Airport in our backyard. We have 23 major hotel brands, over 800 restaurants, and many national historic attractions. Invigorate with activities & adventures like whale watching, winery tours, and Olympic experiences. Richmond is an affordable, enjoyable, safe city, ideal for conferences of up to 1,000 delegates. Book your next meeting in Richmond and your company could be eligible to receive $1000* towards your group master folio, and even be able to earn larger rebates depending on the rooms actualized. Thinking of hosting your next meeting out west? Send in your RFP and you ll be automatically entered to win one of three $1000 Visa gift cards or you can donate the money to your charity of choice. How s that for getting your money s worth? Contact us at , the sales team at meetings@tourismrichmond.com or send us your RFP now at tourismrichmond.com/rfp for your chance at one of three $1000 giveaways!

3 Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions for $1000* when you book your meeting in Richmond 1. $1000 credit to be applied to your final group master folio from Tourism Richmond, based on RFPs of peak rooms before Dec 31, 2016 with rooms actualized by June 30, Rooms actualized that are less/more than this amount may qualify for other cash incentives as below: Deliver an RFP of 10+ peak rooms (based on a 2 night minimum stay) before December 31, 2016 with rooms actualized by June 30, 2018 and receive $ towards your final master folio. Deliver an RFP of peak rooms (based on a 2 night minimum stay) before December 31, 2016 with rooms actualized by June 30, 2018 and receive $ towards your final master folio. Deliver an RFP of peak rooms (based on a 2 night minimum stay) before December 31, 2016 with rooms actualized by June 30, 2018 and receive $ towards your final master folio. Deliver an RFP of 100+ peak rooms (based on a 2 night minimum stay) before December 31, 2016 with rooms actualized by June 30, 2018 and receive $ towards your final master folio. (The Incentives ) 2. Applicable to meetings & conferences that have not been held in Richmond since Offer valid on new RFPs. Must be booked now through December 31, 2016 with groups materializing through June 30, RFP must be generated through Tourism Richmond, via our online RFP form at tourismrichmond.com/rfp or via CVENT. 4. Richmond must be selected no later than December 31, 2016 with a signed contract between organization and Richmond hotel member. 5. The Incentives will be paid by Tourism Richmond following the meeting upon reviewing hotel booking reports and will be applied to the final Group Master Folio. 6. Sport hosting events, tournaments and sport competitions will not qualify for the Incentives. Terms and conditions for Win $1000 when you submit an RFP to Richmond $1000 Visa gift card provided from Tourism Richmond, based on newly qualified RFPs received before December 31, NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. To Enter: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. To enter the sweepstakes, Users must fill out the RFP form on tourismrichmond.com/rfp or call for assistance. All required fields must be completed in full for consideration. RICHMOND TOURISM ASSOCIATION carrying on business as TOURISM RICHMOND will not be responsible for entries lost, delayed, incomplete or misdirected. Entries will become the sole property of TOURISM RICHMOND. Eligibility: Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of North America. Must be 21 years of age or older. By entering, you agree to abide by these rules and all decisions of TOURISM RICHMOND, which are final in all matters relating to this sweepstakes. This sweepstakes commences on January 1, 2016, and three $1000 prizes will be given away. The sweepstakes will end on December 31, 2016 at 11:59PM PST. Qualified entries include those RFPs received directly to Tourism Richmond via online RFP form or direct to the Tourism Richmond Sales team. All RFPs must be confirmed received in order to be entered into the prize draw by Tourism Richmond. Prize: Each winner will be entitled to $1000 CDN Visa Gift Card or donation of $1000 CDN to the winner s registered charity of choice. The winner is solely responsible to provide Tourism Richmond with the formal name and address of the charity of choice. All prizes include taxes. Drawing: All three prizes will be drawn on the 9th of January The selected potential winners for the prizes will be notified on January 9th and must claim their prize by January 12th, For full rules and regulations, please visit

4 10 Great Reasons to Meet in Richmond, BC Canada 3. Accessible & Convenient Richmond is home to the award-winning Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Our hotels offer FREE round-trip airport shuttle* service, saving time and money! With the Canada Line light rapid transit system, downtown Vancouver is only 20 minutes away. 1. Accommodations 23 major hotel brands from affordable comfort to 4-star luxury properties. 2. Values, Deals & Great Rates Richmond is approximately 30% lower in pricing than Vancouver, when you account for room rebates, food & beverage, function space, AV rentals, etc. 4. Shopping Delegates can experience many shopping options including two of the largest International Asian Summer Night markets all within walking or easy transit distance to conference hotels. Richmond is home to the new McArthurGlen Designer outlet mall. *Some restrictions apply.

5 8. Casino & Entertainment World-renowned theatre performances, rock concerts, comedians and more take centre stage at the River Rock Show Theatre and the Gateway Theatre. Indulge in an evening at the casino or karaoke, or play at one of five escape rooms facilities for team building activities. 5. Dining Get ready to dine at any one of our 800 restaurants Asian restaurants located on famous Food Street include specialties from China, Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia and more! If it s West Coast cuisine or farm to fork that you re looking for, our fresh fare eateries make Richmond a foodie s dream! 6. Activities & Adventures From whale watching trips to endless trails for walking or biking, your delegates can also enjoy winery and craft brewery tours with free tasting. The Richmond Olympic Oval Experience (ROX) is also now open at the Richmond Olympic Oval. 7. National Historic Sites Home to National Historic Sites, your delegates will love visiting the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, Britannia Heritage Shipyard and London Heritage Farm. 9. Highway to Heaven Richmond is home to Highway to Heaven. Hold your faith-based meetings in Richmond and experience more than 60 temples, mosques, churches and chapels. 10. The Gem of Richmond: Steveston The Historic Fishing Village of Steveston is home to ABC TV s Once Upon a Time s Storybrooke. Discover this enchanting seaside mix of a Fisherman s Wharf, delicious dining and charming shops that together make up one of British Columbia s most visited attractions.

6 Welcome to COMPLIMENTARY Tourism Richmond CVB Services Welcome to STORYBROOKE, in Richmond, BC In-person bid presentations to Board and key decision influencers Complete site inspection coordination Online RFPs at tourismrichmond.com/rfp Conference Service Requests for transportation, off-site venues, entertainment, restaurants and more Complimentary airport shuttle service to/from YVR to your host hotel* Downloadable image library, videos and testimonials Assistance with themed event planning, pre/post itinerary options and group dining Promotional and collateral materials, including maps and visitor guides Complimentary visitor servicing at host venue The land of Fairytales right here in Richmond! Did you know that Richmond is the home to ABC/CTV s hit TV series, Once Upon a Time? Since 2011, film crews have been descending on the quaint village of Steveston in Richmond, BC, to regularly transform it into the picturesque town of Storybrooke, Maine. For more information please contact: tourismrichmond.com/meetings *Some restrictions apply.

7 Meeting Space Maximum Capacity Meeting Space Guest Rooms Additional Features RICHMOND HOTELS Accommodations, Amenities & Access Number of Meeting Rooms Total Meeting Space (sq.ft) Total Meeting Space (sq.metre) Largest Meeting Room (sq.ft) Largest Meeting Room (sq.metre) Rounds Theatre Classroom Boardroom Reception Tradeshow Booth 10 x 10 Number of Guest Rooms Number of Committable Rooms Food & Beverage Facilities Largest Restaurant Capacity Indoor Outdoor Pool Jacuzzi Health Club Free Airport Shuttle Minutes to YVR (drive) Minutes to Canada Line Sheraton Vancouver Airport 26 31,500 2,927 9, , , OP, OJ, H Y 8 5 min walk River Rock Casino Resort 11 19,014 1,768 8, IP, IJ, H N 6 2 min walk The Hotel at River Rock 193 N 6 2 min walk Executive Airport Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 16 16,650 1,548 6, IP, IJ, H Y 6 8 min walk Pacific Gateway Hotel 24 24,444 2,270 4, OP, H Y 4 5 min drive Radisson Vancouver Airport Hotel 12 16,000 1,488 6, IP, IJ, H Y 8 2 min walk Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport 5 8, , IP, IJ, H Y 5 10 min walk 2min drive Fairmont Vancouver Airport 16 8, , IP, IJ, H On-site On-site 2 min walk Sandman Signature Hotel & Resort Vancouver Airport 13 7, , IP, OP, IJ, OJ, H Y 8 2 min drive Sandman Hotel Vancouver Airport 1 1, , IP, IJ Y 8 2 min drive Hilton Vancouver Airport 7 5, , OP,IJ Y 6 5 min walk Best Western Abercorn Inn H Y 6 7 min walk Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel 7 5, , OP, OJ, H Y 10 5 min walk Four Points by Sheraton Vancouver Airport 6 4, , H Y 8 6 min walk Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Riverport 3 1, Cater 55 IP, IJ, H Y min drive Accent Inns Vancouver Airport IJ Y 8 5 min drive Travelodge Vancouver Airport IP, IJ Y 8 10 min walk La Quinta Inn Vancouver Airport Cater IP, IJ Y 6 10 min walk Quality Hotel Airport (South) Y 6 10 min walk Ramada Vancouver Airport Y min walk Days Inn Vancouver Airport Y 6 5 min walk Hampton Inn Vancouver Airport H Y 6 5 min walk Steveston Hotel J N min drive

8 The ideal location in beautiful British Columbia The City of Richmond is located on Canada s West Coast and home to the Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Richmond is only 20 minutes away from downtown Vancouver and the Canada/USA Border. Whether it s the multicultural energy of Richmond s city centre or the oceanside village charm of the historic and active fishing village of Steveston, your delegates will love discovering the variety Richmond has to offer. With 23 major hotel brands and conference facilities for up to 1,000 delegates, plus unique off-site venues, consider Richmond as your next host city. LEGEND Canada Line Skytrain Highway Hotel Zone over 20 hotels within walking distance of the Canda Line Steveston Village Area Canada/US border

9 Book your next meeting in Richmond. Send us your RFP or contact us directly. Deidre DeVico Director of Sales direct: toll free: ddevico@tourismrichmond.com Melissa Phillips Sales Manager direct: toll free: mphillips@tourismrichmond.com For detailed information, please visit tourismrichmond.com/meetings To send us your RFP please visit tourismrichmond.com/rfp