Summer is the time to host in Vaughan!

An incredible selection of accommodations, venues and more are at your fingertips

Summer is around the corner, and whether you’re organizing a corporate meeting, business conference, sports event, family reunion, gathering or wedding, Vaughan is the place to host your next big event. The city provides a fantastic backdrop for unforgettable events, and Tourism Vaughan’s hostinvaughan.ca website makes planning an event here seamless! 

Vaughan is an idyllic destination that offers signature hotel brands, state-of-the-art sports complexes, dedicated meeting spaces and beautiful event venues. With the help of hostinvaughan.ca, you’re just a few clicks away from connecting with local venues and tourism industry service providers. You can search for hotels with meeting spaces, unique venues and sports facilities in Vaughan – all in one convenient place. The website provides listings of reputable local suppliers and businesses, including transportation, catering, décor and entertainment, and has exactly what you need to plan and deliver next-level events in the city.

It also has an “at your service” feature to connect you with Tourism Vaughan’s team, which fosters a creative and community-led effort to host meetings, conventions, marquee events, sport competitions and more. You can also contact the team by email at tourism@vaughan.ca.

Here are a few ways the Tourism Vaughan team can help:

• Compelling bids: Provide complimentary request for proposal service and support to create customized bid documents and a hosting strategy for associations and organizing committees.
• Efficient site selection: Identify venues, hotels and meeting spaces through the online search tools or work with the Tourism Vaughan team to confirm availability, co-ordinate site visits or plan a familiarization tour.
• Local partnerships: Act as a point of contact with community groups and help engage with local industry partners to sponsor or support programs and events.
• Unique experiences: Customize your program with premier attractions. Tourism Vaughan can recommend packages, ticket offers and exclusive activities for your group.
• Attendance-building: Provide support with sharing your story and driving attendance through marketing communications, promotional tools and media assistance.
• Special events and ceremonies: Assist with designing and hosting city-wide events, opening or award ceremonies, calling for access to unique city facilities or local dignitaries.
• City services: Support navigating municipal requirements to host a successful event in Vaughan (event permits, zoning, etc.) for planners.

Vaughan is a 15-minute drive from Toronto Pearson Airport and is easily accessible by public transit and major 400-series highways. Does your event require an overnight stay? No problem! Vaughan’s accommodations offer a wide range of convenient, attractive rooms to suit every group. You can browse hotels at hostinvaughan.ca/accommodations.

The Tourism Vaughan Corporation is the official destination development organization for the city of Vaughan, with the mission to enhance Vaughan as a destination for tourists and business travellers.

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