News Releases 2009

VANCOUVER AGAIN VOTED BEST CANADIAN DESTINATION BY US TRAVEL AGENTS
For the seventh consecutive year, readers of the influential US travel trade publication, Travel Weekly, have named Vancouver the best destination in Canada
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TOURISM VANCOUVER RE-LAUNCHES CHINESE LANGUAGE WEBSITE
In light of Canada receiving Approved Destination Status (ADS) from the Chinese government, Tourism Vancouver has re-launched their Chinese language website to reflect the importance of this growing market. The site features over 35 pages of information in simplified Chinese, and is an important tool in marketing Vancouver to consumers and tour operator clients.
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BESTCITIES GLOBAL ALLIANCE REVS UP ITS GLOBAL PRESENCE
Vancouver, BC: Exciting initiatives undertaken during 2009, and plans for 2010 and beyond, formed the basis of discussion at the recent BestCities Global Alliance board meeting in Florence, Italy.
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TOURISM VANCOUVER WELCOMES CHINESE ADS ANNOUNCEMENT
Vancouver is a key gateway to North America from Asia Pacific and well positioned to receive significant increases in travel as a result of today’s approval by the Government of the People’s Republic of China to grant Approved Destination Status (ADS) to Canada.
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NOW IS THE TIME TO VISIT VANCOUVER AND WHISTLER
Vancouver and Whistler are offering compelling accommodation packages to entice visitors to experience both host destinations now – prior to the start of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, which begin on February 12, 2010.
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DINING IN THE DARK: RESTAURANTS GET ROMANTIC TO SPARK CONSERVATION
Close to 40 restaurants in Vancouver, Richmond and North Vancouver will dim their lights and dial up the ambiance on Oct. 28 to show support for electricity conservation.
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VANCOUVER NAMED TOP CITY IN AMERICAS
Readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine have voted Vancouver the “Best City in the Americas” at their annual Readers’ Choice Awards ceremony held in New York last night. Vancouver won the top spot over Buenos Aires, Argentina and Quebec City, Canada.
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VANCOUVER SECURES TWO MORE CONVENTIONS FOR 2010 & 2011
Tourism Vancouver and the Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC) have successfully booked two key conferences for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) in 2010 and 2011.
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TOURISM VANCOUVER LAUNCHES CITY HOST PROGRAM IN PREPARATION FOR 2010 WINTER GAMES
TOURISM VANCOUVER LAUNCHES CITY HOST PROGRAM IN PREPARATION FOR 2010 WINTER GAMES Starting June 15, Volunteer City Hosts will provide roaming visitor information service in five areas
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TOURISM VANCOUVER ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD AND AWARD WINNER
TOURISM VANCOUVER ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD AND AWARD WINNER
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VANCOUVER AGAIN TOPS ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT’S LIVEABILITY RANKINGS
VANCOUVER AGAIN TOPS ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT’S LIVEABILITY RANKINGS City tops list of 140 international destinations
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VANCOUVER STARS IN ABC’S THE BACHELORETTE ON JUNE 8
Bachelorette Jillian Harris invites 13 lucky guys to her hometown of Vancouver
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VANCOUVER TOPS LIST AGAIN AS MOST POPULAR NORTH AMERICAN CITY FOR INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS
VANCOUVER TOPS LIST AGAIN AS MOST POPULAR NORTH AMERICAN CITY FOR INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS
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LUCKY WINNER GETS TO DINE OUT ALL YEAR LONG
LUCKY WINNER GETS TO DINE OUT ALL YEAR LONG Tourism Vancouver’s Visa Dine Out for a Year contest winner announced
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TOURISM VANCOUVER DISAPPOINTED IN CRUISE MOVE
TOURISM VANCOUVER DISAPPOINTED IN CRUISE MOVE Industry association says they’re working to make sure drop is temporary
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WINNERS OF DINE OUT VANCOUVER’S BEST BITE AWARDS ANNOUNCED
WINNERS OF DINE OUT VANCOUVER’S BEST BITE AWARDS ANNOUNCED
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RESERVATIONS FOR DINE OUT VANCOUVER™ 2009 ARE OFF AND RUNNING!
RESERVATIONS FOR DINE OUT VANCOUVER™ 2009 ARE OFF AND RUNNING! “Best Bite” awards return for 2009’s celebration of BC food and wine
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