Our Values Tourism Nanaimo’s Intentions: • We will be a strong ally for our residents and partners, particularly the Snuneymuxw First Nation. • We will be guided by the principles of sustainability, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility as we authentically showcase and encourage people to visit the real, unique Nanaimo. • We will only support tourism that is for the benefit of our community. When you choose to host in Nanaimo, you’re not just selecting a venue, you’re joining a community that believes visitation, whether for business or leisure, should do more than fill rooms. It should leave a positive mark. Be a Strong Ally We work in the spirit of collaboration with our residents and the Snuneymuxw First Nation, on whose territory Nanaimo is located. Meeting planners are encouraged to engage local voices, cultural partners, and suppliers who reflect the diversity and identity of this place. Together, we can create events that honour local stories, strengthen relationships, and advance reconciliation in meaningful, visible ways. Champion Sustainability and Community Benefit Every event in Nanaimo contributes to a circular visitor economy — one that gives back more than it takes. From sourcing local and low-waste vendors to integrating community legacy projects, we invite organizers to plan with purpose. Tourism Nanaimo’s Five-Year Destination Development Strategy, guided by Nanaimo ReImagined (City Plan) and built with local partners, ensures that your event supports responsible growth, environmental care, and shared prosperity. Embed Inclusion and Accessibility Tourism Nanaimo is a Rainbow Registered organization through the CGLCC and is committed to ensuring every experience in our city is inclusive and barrier-free. We work with meeting planners to identify accessible venues, inclusive service providers, and diverse representation throughout the event experience. By embedding the principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in every stage of planning, your event not only reflects the province’s accessibility and human rights standards, it helps shape a destination where everyone feels they belong. Build With Us Our commitment is clear: we will only support visitation that benefits our community. By working with Tourism Nanaimo, planners become part of that mission, helping us build a destination that values people, place, and purpose equally. Together, we can design events that are not just successful, but meaningful.
