Venue West Conference Services offers expertise in the organization of successful meetings both locally and in destinations worldwide since 1970. As a Professional Congress Organizer (PCO), Venue West has had the privilege of being a creative part of numerous outstanding academic, technical, medical and scientific meetings, from small, intimate workshops and forums to large national and international congresses. Destination Management Services: Our Destination Management Division has long enjoyed an excellent reputation for delivering unique and innovative tours and events, as well as other services such as spousal programs, staffing, off-site events, theme nights, pre & post tours etc. Our leading edge online registration system can provide 24 hour real time reporting on the registration status of your tours, events, and for your overall conference. Meeting Planner Support Services: Venue West has the expertise and the network to support the Meeting Planner in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and elsewhere. We offer an expert range of support services of the professional caliber that is absolutely essential in contributing to the overall success of your meeting. Venue West can assist you by sourcing reliable, professional local suppliers and experienced local temporary personnel. We can create and customize your own unique set of tours, social and companion programs, as well as handle these programs during the meeting. Association Management: Below are just a few of the services we offer to associations: - Membership recruitment and retention (including on line payment of membership) - Registration for conferences and events - Organization of Annual General Meetings, conferences, educational seminars, Board meetings - Bookkeeping and accounting - Communication including web page design, development and updating -Strategic planning and facilitating (e.g. balanced scorecard approach)