Stay up to date on what's going on in Vancouver USA. The press release topics below range from general travel information to convention announcements. If you are looking for fresh story pitches or the latest trends in Vancouver, investigate our Story Ideas page. For more information on any of the below releases, please contact Jill Daniel, Marketing and Communications Manager.
A statewide conference focused on advocacy and collaboration in creating vibrant and economically healthy downtowns will be held at the Hilton Vancouver Washington and Vancouver Convention Center, May 15-17. RevitalizeWA 2013 will engage delegates in strategies that promote collaboration, as well as review roles of individual communities for impact at the national level...more
The annual convention of the Joint Affordable Housing Management Association- Council for Affordable and Rural Housing will be held May 6-7 at the Hilton Vancouver Washington and Vancouver Convention Center. The joint convention is in its fourth year of successfully merging together. The annual convention will educate members about the affordable housing management industry and assist in facilitating skill set refinement...more
The Salmon Recovery Conference will meet in Vancouver USA at the Hilton Vancouver Washington and Convention Center May 14-15. The biennial conference is located along the Columbia River to allow examination of Oregon-Washington salmon recovery projects and issues, and will bring attendees from both states together to learn from each other...more
The Vancouver USA Regional Tourism Office is pleased to announce its recently-elected directors and officers for 2013...more
Plus-sized women, ranging from teens to marital statuses, will compete in Vancouver USA over Presidents Day weekend for entry to the national Miss Plus America Pageant. Embracing beauty and potential for full-figured women, the competition will be held February 15-17, 2013...more
The Washington State Farmers Market Association will meet in Vancouver USA for its annual conference January 25-27 at the Heathman Lodge. From seasoned vendors to novices, the weekend conference will provide participants the skills and knowledge to continue to build their local programs to increase access to agriculture, art, and food. As one of the largest markets in the region, Vancouver was selected as host city for its established support of farmers markets...more
The National Pigeon Association's 2013 Grand National Show and Convention will be held in Vancouver USA January 17-19. Over 200 breeds of exhibition pigeons will be showcased at the Hilton Vancouver Washington. The event will attract approximately 3,500-3,700 prized pedigree pigeons of various breeds to be shown by fanciers from all over the country...more
The Vancouver USA Regional Tourism Office announced today the recipients of the sixth annual Clark County Tourism Awards, honoring star individuals and organizations that have made considerable contributions to tourism and economic growth in Clark County...more
Ronda Courtney has joined the Vancouver USA Regional Tourism Office sales' team as a Convention Sales Manager. In her position, Courtney will be responsible for generating leads and bringing conferences, conventions, reunions and retreat business to Vancouver and Clark County. Her target markets will be military reunions, fraternal groups, faith-based organizations and special interest groups...more
Southwest Washington kicks off the holiday season with this Thanksgiving weekend full of activities and events for everyone Nov. 23-25...more
Tallie Mattson has joined the Vancouver USA Regional Tourism Office's team as marketing and communications assistant. In her new position, Mattson will assist the marketing and communications manager in marketing, public relations, and promotions for the Tourism Office...more
The Vancouver USA Regional Tourism Office is now accepting nominations for the 6th Annual Clark County Tourism Awards, which recognize key individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to tourism and economic growth in the region...more
The Vancouver USA Regional Tourism Office is proud to unveil its new website that has a vibrant look and many new destination resources. The website has tools for the leisure traveler, meeting planner, and tournament director. Features include information on Vancouver lodging with price comparisons, local attractions, and a robust events calendar. For the meeting planner, the site includes details on meeting facilities, venues, amenities, and compelling reasons to meet in Vancouver USA...more
Classic Street rods from 1983 and earlier will be showcased at the Clark County Event Center in 2013 at this first-time event...more
The Washington Society of Association Executives (WSAE) held its annual conference in Vancouver last week. The conference boasted 115 attendees from the Northwest and was a great opportunity to showcase Vancouver and Clark County as an ideal destination for business meetings and conventions, which provide a major economic impact in the area...more
The annual Kumoricon conference brings fans of cosplay, manga, and Japanese animation together in Vancouver USA over Labor Day weekend to experience the area's biggest display of fandom-related fun. This year, from September 1-3, the convention will celebrate its 10th anniversary when it returns to the Hilton Vancouver Washington and Red Lion Hotel at the Quay, where it was held in 2011 as well...more
From September 14-16, the Hilton Vancouver Washington and Convention Center will be transformed into a world-class bonsai exhibit when the 2012 Pacific Northwest Bonsai Club's Association Conference comes to town. The convention, hosted by the Bonsai Society of Portland, will feature workshops, demonstrations, a marketplace, a world-class bonsai exhibit, and much more highlighting the unique art of forming and shaping bonsai trees...more
