Why Nanaimo Our Business Events team is here to support you every step of the way. Whether you're just starting to plan or finalizing the details, we offer complimentary services to help make your meeting or conference in Nanaimo seamless and successful, including: • Free, impartial advice about venues, hotels, and third-party planners • Creative ideas for delegate activities and entertainment • Travel advice and group discounts on travel across Nanaimo • Incentives & Concessions • Information on hybrid and open-air spaces • Sector-specific information • Site inspection planning • Planning a sustainable event • Assemble bid packages / RFPs Nanaimo Unlocked Delegate Pass Here for a conference, sporting event, or just tagging along for the ride? The free Unlocked Pass is your backstage pass to Nanaimo — packed with exclusive deals, local gems, and can’t-miss experiences, curated just for visiting delegates and teams. Score discounts, sip craft brews, shop indie boutiques, and soak up the best of the city — all on your schedule. Just check in at participating spots to unlock the deals. No strings, just sweet savings. Whether in meetings or on the move, you deserve to see the best of the city. Step 1 - Get Your Pass This mobile exclusive passport is a collection of curated attractions, retailers, restaurants and more, offering deals and discounts to redeem during your visit. Step 2 - Receive Text Your passport will be instantly delivered to your phone via text and email, and is ready to use immediately! There is no app to download. Your pass can be saved to your phone’s home screen for easy one-tap access. Step 3 - Redeem When visiting a participating business, simply present your phone to the attendant or staff member to redeem available discounts. Incentive Programs It pays to host your event in Nanaimo Tourism Nanaimo Conference Incentive: Book and host your meeting or conference in Nanaimo and actualize 400+ room nights and receive up to $10,000 credit to the groups master account *New bookings only, credit will be based on total room nights consumed, not contracted. Please contact [email protected] Outside the Box BC Outside the Box BC (OTBBC) is a collective of three DMOs (Tourism Nanaimo, Tourism Kamloops & Meet in Penticton) in BC who aim to bring meetings and conferences to all three Destinations. Submit one RFP, which will be delivered to all three destinations, and an RFP response will slide into your inbox. As part of the incentive program, qualified planners who book a meeting or conference in all 3 of our destinations within 5 years will receive $10.00 back per room night actualized. This is a planner incentive, so it does not have to be the same program in each destination, but it can be! Learn more at outsidetheboxbc.ca or email [email protected]
