The City of Vancouver gets its own version of the "Night Mayor".
Mayor Kennedy Stewart and representatives of the downtown business, hospitality and tourism sector announced the creation of a new "Office for the Night Economy" on Thursday.
The office "acts as a single point of contact for Vancouver's tourism, hospitality, arts and culture sectors, accelerating innovation and supporting the growth of these key sectors." Stewart said.
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The office is based on the concept of "night mayor", contacting the entertainment and nightlife industries and elected officials around the world, including Amsterdam, New York and London. Some major cities in London.
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Stewart says the office wants to hire a full-time "night advocate" next fall. Told.
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The office will be tentatively managed by the Hospitality Vancouver Association and will be seed funded by the association Downtown. .. Vancouver Business Association, Destination Vancouver, Mayor's Office.
"This initiative is to build a 24/7 economy that supports people working in all industries in a truly global city," said Nolan, President and CEO of Downtown Vancouver Business Association. Marshall says.
"It's not just about drinking with friends and watching live music with friends. It's about the crossroads of public safety, placemaking, and really economic development. Because this is essentially an economic development initiative. "
Steward said the office will work on the tourism, hospitality, arts and culture sectors during the summer and the city next fall. He said he would start by making recommendations on how he can support and grow the industry.
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