THE SWCVB ANNOUNCES DEBBIE PICARD AS CONVENTION SALES MANAGER
VANCOUVER, Wash. – Debbie Picard has accepted a new position with the Southwest Washington Convention and Visitors Bureau as Convention Sales Manager.  Picard has been with the organization for just over two years focusing on tourism development and group tour sales.  As Convention Sales Manager, she will be responsible for generating leads and bringing meetings, conventions and group tours to Vancouver and Clark County.  Picard has a strong background in sales, and has worked in the Clark County market for over 14 years. » read more (PDF)

SEVEN RECEIVE CLARK COUNTY TOURISM AWARD
VANCOUVER, Wash. – February 19, 2010 - Seven recipients of the Clark County Tourism Awards were announced at an awards ceremony held yesterday, February 18, at The Heathman Lodge. Sponsored by the Vancouver Business Journal, this annual awards celebration is hosted by the Southwest Washington Convention & Visitors Bureau with support from the Clark County Lodging Association, the City of Vancouver and Clark County.  It highlights the achievements, successes, partnerships, and leaders in Clark County’s growing tourism industry. » read more (PDF)

CLARK COUNTY HOSPITALITY PARTNERS TRAVEL TO OLYMPIA IN SUPPORT OF TOURISM
VANCOUVER, Wash. – February 10, 2010 - The Southwest Washington Convention & Visitors Bureau along with partners from Clark County’s hospitality industry joined fellow tourism industry representatives from across Washington State in Olympia yesterday, Tuesday February 9th, to show how critical tourism is to the states economy. Tourism is ranked as the 4th largest industry behind software, aerospace and agriculture & food in the state of Washington.
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BUREAU ANNOUNCES 2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
VANCOUVER, Wash. – February 2, 2009 - Southwest Washington Convention & Visitors Bureau announces the newly elected directors and officers of their 2009 Board of Directors.  Effective January 1, 2009, Gerry Link, General Manager of Hilton Vancouver Washington, assumed the position of Board Chair.  Alison Hite, General Manager of SpringHill Suites, assumed the position of Vice Chair, and Brian McClary, Director of Operations for The Heathman Lodge, assumed the position of Secretary/Treasurer.  Carla Rise, General Manager of Residence Inn, Kari Jonassen, General Manager of Homewood Suites, and Dan Himes, General Manager of McGrath’s Fish House joined the Board as newly elected directors. 
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VANCOUVER WELCOMES THE 2009 NAIA NATIONAL
CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
VANCOUVER, Wash. – November 12, 2009 - In just over a week, 650 plus student-athletes representing nearly 150 institutions in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics will converge on Vancouver for the 2009 NAIA Cross Country National Championships.  » read more (PDF)

TOURISM CONTRIBUTES $421 TO CLARK COUNTY'S ECONOMY
VANCOUVER, Wash. – October 12, 2009 - According to a study just released by the Washington State Department of Commerce, visitors to Clark County spent a record $421 million in 2008.  This number is up 5.36 percent over 2007 and puts Clark County as the sixth highest in visitor spending of all 39 counties in Washington State.  » read more (PDF)

VANCOUVER SELECTED AS SITE OF THE 2010 DEMOCRATIC
STATE CONVENTION
VANCOUVER, Wash. – October 2, 2009 - Vancouver has been selected as the site of the 2010 Democratic State Convention to be held June 25 and 26, 2010.  The convention is expected to draw as many as 2,100 attendees for the two day event.  » read more (PDF)

SWCVB PARTNERS WITH ALASKA AIRLINES AND ENTERPRISE
RENT-A-CAR TO OFFER GROUP DISCOUNTS
VANCOUVER, Wash. – August 6, 2009 - The Southwest Washington Convention & Visitors Bureau has partnered with Alaska Airlines and Enterprise Rent-A-Car to offer group discounts for its clients traveling into Portland International Airport (PDX). The newly formed partnerships will benefit meeting planners who are looking for ways to cut their expenses in tough economic times in order to continue having face-to-face meetings. » read more (PDF)

VANCOUVER NAMED SITE OF THE 2010 REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION
VANCOUVER, Wash. – June 23, 2009 - Vancouver has been selected as the host city for the 2010 Republican State Convention to be held June 10 to June 12, 2010. This is the first time in the party’s 150 year history that the convention will be in Vancouver. » read more (PDF)

NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK RALLY SHOWS WHY "TOURISM MATTERS" TO VANCOUVER
VANCOUVER, Wash. – May 12, 2009 - Highlighted by the tagline “Tourism Matters,” today the Southwest Washington Convention and Visitors Bureau kicked off National Travel and Tourism Week with a rally at Esther Short Park to show firsthand how tourism benefits Clark County. » read more (PDF)