VITE IS BACK, BIGGER AND BETTER FOR 2013! THIS YEAR TRIPLE THE FLOOR SPACE, MORE THAN DOUBLE THE CAPACITY AND OF COURSE, MORE TEQUILA BRANDS!

The Second Annual Vancouver International Tequila Expo (VITE) is Western Canada’s largest festival dedicated to Mexico’s number one export spirit. The festival aims to increase the presence of tequila in Western Canada. British Columbia tequila sales in 2012 reached $24 million and are growing every year, especially in the high-end premium category. In fact, since the inaugural 2012 event, BC tequila sales have increased more than 9%. This year’s VITE, with the help of the Consulate General of Mexico, ProMexico, Mexico Tourism Board and the BC Hospitality Foundation as our Charity Partner, will fuel that growth even further. The Main Event is a public Grand Tasting Hall (1500 tickets available) with an afternoon trade component to ensure maximum exposure to tequila products and a large customer base. During Vancouver Agave Week (May 20-24), you can attend tequila seminars, master classes, and pairing dinners at venues around Vancouver to further promote tequila and other agave spirits.

VITE 2013 will be held this Friday, May 24, 2013. The date places the Expo well after the Vancouver International Wine Festival and just in time for spring and summer when tequila sales increase. This timing will allow tequila brands and sponsors to place themselves before a large core of tequila aficionados, cocktail imbibers, and high-end spirits consumers. The afternoon trade tasting event will also draw buyers from across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. Expo is on Friday, May 24, 2013 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. TICKETS MUST BE BOUGHT ONLINE NO LATER THEN 4PM THIS FRIDAY!!! YOU CANNOT BUY TICKETS AT THE VENUE !!! Limited number of tickets available – no entry after 5:15pm. Please email trade@vancouvertequilaexpo.com with any questions.

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