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  • Why Hotel Development Matters to Greater Victoria’s Future | Every Visitor Counts

    Why Hotel Development Matters to Greater Victoria’s Future | Every Visitor Counts
    Nov 30 2025
    In this episode, host Astrid Chang speaks with Destination Greater Victoria CEO Paul Nursey, and co-
    founder of Pelan Hospitality, Madone Pelan, about Greater Victoria’s hotel capacity - something that
    affects travellers, businesses, and residents alike. Hear why planning for the right amount of visitor
    accommodation is critical to sustaining a healthy tourism economy and a thriving community.
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    23 min
  • Arts and Culture As An Economic Driver and Visitor Magnet | Every Visitor Counts

    Arts and Culture As An Economic Driver and Visitor Magnet | Every Visitor Counts
    Nov 30 2025
    This episode explores the power of arts and culture as part of Greater Victoria’s visitor
    economy. Hear why arts programming is not just something residents love, but an important
    driver of overnight visitation, especially in shoulder and off-peak seasons.
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    23 min
  • Media Matters | Every Visitor Counts

    Media Matters | Every Visitor Counts
    May 1 2025
    Destination Greater Victoria excels in pitching storylines that resonate with audiences both in key markets and worldwide. Hear about the powerful impact of Samantha Brown's "Places to Love" on one local business, highlighting how storytelling and strategic media placement can provide many benefits.
    Learn more at destinationgreatervictoria.com
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    22 min
  • Boosting Local Business | Every Visitor Counts

    Boosting Local Business | Every Visitor Counts
    Apr 3 2025
    Beyond the usual hustle and bustle of vacationers lies a strategic engine that powers Greater Victoria's visitor economy year-round - meetings, conferences, and business events. These aren’t just large get-togethers; they are vital in filling our hotels and local eateries, and keeping small and medium sized businesses afloat, especially during the off-peak seasons.
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    25 min
  • Advocacy | Every Visitor Counts

    Advocacy | Every Visitor Counts
    Apr 2 2025
    The Hawaii Martin Mars Water Bomber is an icon of British Columbia’s aviation history. With the advocacy and support from Destination Greater Victoria, the aircraft has landed a permanent spot at the BC Aviation Museum in North Saanich – an attraction on Greater Victoria’s Saanich peninsula that attracts some 20,000 guests a year.
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    26 min
  • #6: 50 years of marketing a world-class brand

    #6: 50 years of marketing a world-class brand
    Sep 8 2024
    Destination Greater Victoria is first and foremost a destination marketing organization. Since 1974, campaigns have been creative, bold and exciting. They have showcased the best of the region and highlighted what makes our corner of the world stand out. They’ve encouraged people to visit for the first time, and they’ve given them a reason to return. In 2023, Victoria was named the Best City in the World by Conde Nast Traveller’s discerning readers. So, what does it take to have brand recognition as a top destination?
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    38 min
  • #5: 50 years of championing sport tourism

    #5: 50 years of championing sport tourism
    Sep 8 2024
    In-person sporting events provide people with an opportunity to gather together and share exciting experiences. We travel in large numbers to watch competitions and cheer for our favourite teams – and as a result, sport tourism has become a major economic driver in the overall visitor economy.
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    43 min
  • #4: 50 years of welcoming visitors to Greater Victoria

    #4: 50 years of welcoming visitors to Greater Victoria
    Sep 8 2024
    Greater Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. We rely on airlines and ferries to bring people to the region. For visitors, the journey is often part of the charm of getting here. Whether flying into Victoria International Airport or travelling to the region by ferry, the views of the coastline on approach are spectacular. Maintaining seamless access to the region that meets the evolving needs of residents and tourists is vital to a vibrant visitor economy.
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    41 min