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| 2011 BEST YEAR EVER FOR VANCOUVER CONVENTION BOOKINGS | |||||||
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Tourism Vancouver and the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre have announced that 2011 will be the best year yet for convention bookings. The newly expanded convention facilities will open in spring 2009, and with nearly 20 major conventions either signed or in the process of signing, 2011 is shaping up to be the busiest and most successful year in Vancouver's convention history.
Some major conventions already booked for 2011 include:
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| NEW HOTEL OPENING: L'HERMITAGE HOTEL BLENDS SOPHISTICATION, LUXURY AND STYLE | |||||||
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Vancouver's brand new 60-room L'Hermitage Hotel is now open, boasting a lap pool, outdoor garden patio, state-of-the-art fitness studio and library, all in a great location. Situated at the corner of Robson and Richards streets, L'Hermitage is in close proximity to Vancouver's top shopping and dining districts - Yaletown, Gastown and Robson Street. Offering contemporary, modern design, all rooms and suites include LCD televisions, soaker tubs, internet access, and iPod radio alarm clocks, with one and two bedroom premium suites additionally equipped with gourmet kitchens, balconies and fireplaces. www.lhermitagevancouver.com |
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| MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY "CLOSED FOR INNOVATIONS" | |||||||
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September 2, 2008 - March 3, 2009 The towering totem poles and stunning First Nations carvings of the UBC Museum of Anthropology (MOA) will be in hibernation this winter as the museum undergoes a $55 million renovation of 75 per cent of its existing space. The renovations are, perhaps more aptly, being called "innovations" by the museum staff, who welcome the major expansion that will increase the museum size by 50 per cent by 2010, and create unprecedented opportunities for research, teaching and public enjoyment. The renovation will result in rejuvenated exhibition space, as well as expanded special event rental facilities, museum shop and museum café. For more information on the scope of the project and to view detailed drawings of re-designed spaces visit www.moa.ubc.ca. The museum will be closed from September 2, 2008 until March 3, 2009. |
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| SHANGRI-LA "TIGERS" PREPARE TO ROAR IN VANCOUVER | |||||||
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With the imminent opening of the Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver in January 2009 (Shangri-La's first North American property), eight Shangri-La "Tigers" have returned to Vancouver, bringing with them a unique approach to delivering the hotel group's distinctive level of service. Launched in February 2006, the Tigers program enables talented, young hospitality professionals from across North America to be placed in Shangri-La properties throughout Asia to observe and absorb the service culture and be part of the service delivery within their host hotels, and ultimately bring that expertise back to North America. These eight Vancouver Tigers will take the lead in instilling these hospitality service standards among locally-hired staff. The 119-room hotel, located in downtown Vancouver, will occupy the first 15 floors of a new 61-story landmark building - the tallest in Vancouver - with cutting-edge architectural design. www.shangri-la.com |
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| VANCOUVER NAMED BEST WALKING CITY IN CANADA | |||||||
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Vancouver has been recognized as the 2008 Best Walking City in Canada by the Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine. Factors contributing to Vancouver's ranking include natural beauty, extensive parks, and the city's transportation plan which makes walking one of the top transportation priorities. The city invests in transportation options such as widening sidewalks, neighbourhood traffic calming, and increasing greenways. In addition, land-use planning has resulted in higher densities and a very walkable downtown core. Vancouver was also recognized for the number of kilometres of trails in the city, ideal year-round temperatures, good air quality and many points of interest. The award was established to raise awareness for the need for safe, accessible and practical urban walking routes which encourage and enable residents to walk as part of their daily life. | ||||||
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