Accommodation Update: Feb 3, 2010
NOTICE TO 2010 GAMES VISITORS BOOKED TO STAY ON NORWEGIAN CRUISELINES CHARTER IN VANCOUVER
On February 2, NewWest Special Projects LP cancelled its charter of the Norwegian Star, scheduled to be in Vancouver during the Olympics to house spectators. Several tourism agencies and destination management companies are working together to find alternate accommodation. If you were booked aboard the ship, please see the following information.
What do passengers who were booked to stay on the ship during the Games do now?
To find alternate accommodation, individuals and groups affected can contact suppliers directly via email at accommodation@cantrav.com or info@ludustours.com or visit tourism websites at www.2010destinationplanner.com; www.tourismvancouver.com;
www.whistler.com or www.hellobc.com.
How do passengers get refunds for the cruise booking?
Newwest Special Projects LP is making every effort to refund passengers in a timely manner. In order to facilitate refunds quickly, we ask that guests email the following information to info@vancouver2010cruiseship.com:
Name of passenger (first, middle, last)
Dates of travel
Mailing address
Phone number
Fax number
Email address
Booking method (online, phone, travel agent, etc)
Payment method (credit card, check ,etc) Passengers who
Passengers can also call NewWest Projects LP office in Edmonton at 877.254.2010 or 780.450.1555.
Are there other accommodation options?
Non-traditional or private accommodation is available through the following preferred suppliers.
EMR Vacation Rentals
Lloyd's Travel
VanAccom
CAPREIT
As we approach Games time we anticipate hotel rooms becoming available. This has been the case with past Olympic destinations. However, at this time the majority of our hotel partners are not contracting any additional rooms or taking individual reservations.
Please explore the options listed below to help find accommodations.
- * Hostelling International - beds at the Jericho Beach available. Call 1.866.762.4122 to book.
- * Cantrav - Customized tour packages, accommodation, transportation, food and beverage management and host services. Group bookings of 5 or more rooms, min 2 nights stay. Group and Individual rooms available. Contact: Tom Ebner tebner@cantrav.com
- * Entrée Canada - Offering deluxe personalized travel programs to Vancouver and Whistler including pre and post packages, sightseeing, transportation, luxury hotel and private home rentals. Min 3 nights stay (hotel). Contact: Marc Telio marc@entreedestinations.com
- * TBA Global - Customized packages, accommodation, transportation, food and beverage management and host services. Contact: Jennifer Keenan jkeenan@tbaglobal.com
- Ludus Tours - Offering moderate 2-5 star options in Downtown Vancouver, Ludus is the Official Tour Operator for Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton, Canadian Freestyle Ski and US Figure Skating. Contact: Adam Dailey, USA: (512) 351-7825, Vancouver: (604) 568-2529 or info@ludustours.com.
- * PRIME has some great 4-star rooms still available for part and the whole duration of the Games in downtown Vancouver. First come, first serve! 100% non-refundable payment required to secure space. Credit card payments - Add 4% administration fee to total. 4 & 5 night minimums are required. Contact Greg Peart, (604) 689-3446 x 475 or Hotels@pr1me.ca
- Co-sport - Official hospitality services provider for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Create your own experience by selecting a Hospitality Package that meets your needs. Packages vary from Flex; includes accommodations and event tickets to Fully Inclusive: accommodations, event tickets, airport meet and greet services, meals, ground transportation, and host services. Accommodations Only are also an available offering. Check out www.Cosport.com.
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* Members of Tourism Vancouver
Considered one of the most beautiful and liveable cities in the world, Vancouver and its surrounding areas are popular visitor destinations that offer a variety of accommodation options.
From budget rooms and luxury suites to cozy bed and breakfasts, private home rentals and other alternatives, Metro Vancouver’s accommodations are being expanded to welcome the world for the 2010 Winter Games – which is the largest event the region has ever hosted.
And with the 2010 Winter Games quickly approaching, demand for rooms is extremely high. Finding accommodation close to the Games venues – either in Richmond or downtown Vancouver – may be challenging. Though (based on patterns at previous Olympic Games), some hotels may offer additional rooms as the Games draw closer. In Whistler, however, non-hotel inventory – such as condos and townhomes – is currently available.
To help you plan your 2010 Winter Games experience, the local tourism industry has created a new website – www.2010destinationplanner.com – that offers information on a range of available accommodation, including hotels, bed and breakfasts, private home rentals and rooms on cruise ships. It’s worthwhile to check the site often, as new inventory is added on a regular basis – and with more properties expected in the coming months.
If you’re planning to visit for the Games, here are some accommodation options you may wish to consider:
- Aside from www.2010destinationplanner.com, visit tourism websites such as www.hellobc.com, www.tourismvancouver.com, or www.whistler.com regularly for updates on accommodation availability, or to book.
- Look for hotels beyond Metro Vancouver to the Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island, or Northern Washington State.
- Consider other accommodation options such as private home rentals, hostels, bed and breakfasts, cruise ships and RV parks. Be sure to reserve with a preferred supplier.
- In Whistler, several hotels, as well as non-hotel accommodation (townhomes and condominiums ) are available for the Games period. Visit www.whistler.com.
- Contact and stay in touch with individual hotels. Inventory may be released from time-to-time.
