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Thursday, November 19, 2026
5:30 P.M.-9:00 P.M.

Marriott Vancouver Airport Hotel, Ballroom

7571 Westminster Highway
Richmond, BC

Ticket Rates

Early Bird Tickets* (Ends Nov  6)
Members: $ 125 /
Non-Members: $ 150
Students: $ 100

Regular Tickets* (Starts Nov 7)
Members: $ 150
Non-Members: $ 175
Students: $ 115

*Ticket includes dinner, 1 drink, and entertainment

MPIBC GALA & Awards

Join us for MPI British Columbia's 2026 Holiday Gala & Chapter Awards on Thursday, November 19, at the Marriott Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond.

We're bringing BC's meeting, event, hospitality and tourism professionals together for an evening celebrating the people, achievements and ideas that light up our industry.

Program:
Reception | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Awards | 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Dinner/Entertainment | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM


EVENING HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Celebrate the people making an impact in our industry with the Chapter Excellence Awards
  • Enjoy live entertainment courtesy of VanHatten Entertainment
  • Bid on exciting items and experiences in our ILLUMINATE Online Silent Auction
  • Capture fun memories with the Langis 360 Photo Booth
  • Reconnect with colleagues, make new connections and enjoy great food throughout the evening

Online Silent Auction
Our ILLUMINATE Online Silent Auction is officially live, with 30+ items up for grabs!

From travel getaways and dining experiences to entertainment, gifts and more, there's plenty to bid on. Every bid supports MPI BC Chapter initiatives, including scholarships and educational programs for our members.

START YOUR BIDDING HERE

EVENT SPONSORS

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ANNUAL SUSTAINING SPONSORS

Tourism Burnaby
New Globe Productions
Newsense Studio

ANNUAL SUPPLIER PLATINUM SPONSOR

Richmond BC Business Events

Annual Supplier Gold Sponsors

BBW
Langis
Helijet
DJ Pri

Annual Supplier Silver Sponsor

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Annual Supplier Bronze Sponsor

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