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| VANCOUVER 2010 OLYMPIC TICKETS AVAILABLE OCTOBER 2008 | |||||||
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The countdown is on! The Vancouver 2010 Organizing Committee has just announced details of the ticketing strategy for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. In October 2008, 1.6 million tickets for the Olympic Winter Games go on sale and in 2009, 250,000 Paralympic Winter Games tickets will be available. Non-Canadian residents must purchase tickets through the authorized sales agent for their respective National Olympic Committee. For example, US citizens will purchase tickets though Jet Set Sports, the authorized ticket sales agent of the US Olympic Committee. www.vancouver2010.com www.jetsetsports.com |
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| VANCOUVER TOP CANADIAN GAY TRAVEL DESTINATION FOR SECOND YEAR | |||||||
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Vancouver has been recognized as the number one gay leisure travel destination in Canada for the second year in a row according to Community Marketing's 12th International LGBT Tourism Survey. Vancouver is the top city for American gay leisure travel to Canada, above both Montreal and Toronto. The city was also recognized as the fourth most-visited international destination among US gay and lesbian travellers. The annual survey is the largest of its kind with over 7,500 gay and lesbian respondents. www.tourismvancouver.com |
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| BC FERRIES OFFER MEETINGS ON THE WATER | |||||||
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BC Ferries now offers conference rooms on board their Spirit Class ferries sailing the Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay route, connecting Vancouver and Victoria. The meeting room can accommodate up to 20 people and is ideal for corporate groups who need space for a quick gathering before a company conference in Victoria or Vancouver. The sailing takes one hour and 35 minutes and the meeting room is equipped with AV requirements and a catering option. It rents for $60 for one sailing and $100 roundtrip. www.bcferries.com |
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| HARBOUR AIR GOES CARBON NEUTRAL | |||||||
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Vancouver based Harbour Air Ltd, the world's largest all-seaplane airline, announced that it has pledged to become completely carbon neutral by the end of 2007. Starting October 1, Harbour Air began purchasing high quality carbon offsets to mitigate the climate impact of all scheduled service, charter and tour operations. This made Harbour Air the first air carrier of any variety in North America and the only seaplane airline in the world to make all of its flight services 100% carbon neutral. This year to date, Harbour Air has contributed over $15,000 to carbon neutral programs and is further pledging to offset its corporate emissions to become the first carrier in the world to achieve complete carbon neutrality in all aspects of its business. www.harbour-air.com |
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| HOLIDAY PARTY TIME! | |||||||
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Looking for the perfect Vancouver venue for your group's holiday party? Here are a few unique offerings:
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| LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW! | |||||||
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What better way to show your clients the magic of a Vancouver winter than by enjoying some snowy fun atop one of Vancouver's three local ski mountains - Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain and Mount Seymour. The closest is just a 20 minute drive from downtown Vancouver hotels and all offer great group experiences.
Skate Circles at Grouse
Night Magic at Mount Seymour
Make Fresh Tracks at Cypress |
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| SUTTON PLACE VOTED BC'S LEADING HOTEL AT WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS | |||||||
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The Sutton Place Hotel was voted "British Columbia's Leading Hotel" for 2007 at the 14th annual World Travel Awards. The awards were held in New York City on September 17 and were attended by more than 250 top executives from the travel industry. The Sutton Place Hotel has maintained the AAA Five Diamond certification for 18 consecutive years. Recently, a multi-million dollar renovation was completed in La Grande Residence portion of the hotel, updating 164 long term stay apartments, pool and lobby area. www.suttonplace.com |
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