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| JAMAICA HEADS TO WHISTLER |
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The Jamaica Tourist Board to attend this year’s Kokanee Crankworx Festival in Whistler
The Jamaica Tourist Board will have a presence at this year’s Kokanee Crankworx Festival which takes place in Whistler, BC, August 9 to 17. Crankworx is the Canada’s mountain bike festival which features eight days of “gravity-defying” free ride competitions, professional riding demonstrations, free music and entertainment. The Tourist Board will be on-site at the Longhorn Saloon & Grill for the duration of the festival. Located at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain Gondolas the Longhorn Saloon & Grill is central to many of the festivals events including live music and competitions. The Jamaica Tourist Board will work with Air Canada Vacations, Sandals, and Appleton to promote the destination at the festival.
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| KAMLOOPS GETS SANDMAN |
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Sandman Hotel Group announces new signature hotel development in Kamloops this fall
Sandman Hotel Group announced the development of a new Sandman Signature Hotel in Kamloops, British Columbia. Construction will start this fall on the 150-room hotel located in downtown Kamloops across from the Interior Savings Centre, home of the Kamloops Blazers. The 4.5-star Sandman Signature Hotel in Kamloops will feature a Cucumber Café serving fresh and healthy meals throughout the day, as well as the Shark Club, a sports bar & grill. Sandman Hotel Group is also developing an additional 200-room Sandman Hotel in the Aberdeen area of the city, which will bring the number of Sandman locations within the Kamloops area to three.
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| WHISTLER’S BACK IN SERVICE |
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Whistler Mountaineer resumes service after rock slide
The Whistler Mountaineer has resumed its regular service after being temporarily suspended due to a rock slide on the Sea to Sky Highway. Thousands of guests were affected by the incident however Rocky Mountaineer Vacations, owners and operators of the Whistler Mountaineer train assisted those who were inconvenienced. “We are thrilled to see the Whistler Mountaineer back in operation,” says James Terry, Chief Operating Officer of Rocky Mountaineer Vacations. “The rock slide was an unfortunate incident for everyone involved, but CN and the Ministry of Transportation did an amazing job of rectifying the situation in a timely manner.”
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| WESTJET SHRINKS |
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WestJet announces it will fly smaller planes into B.C. during runway construction
WestJet Airlines Inc. said it will fly smaller, propeller-powered planes rather than its usual Boeing jets into Prince George, B.C., while construction is underway at the city's airport. The Calgary-based discount carrier says it will lease Dash-8 planes between Sept. 2 and Sept. 30 instead of using its Boeing 737s. The main runway at the Prince George airport is being extended and it will not be long enough to accommodate the bigger planes during construction. WestJet executive vice-president Bob Cummings says it's “far from an ideal situation,” but leasing the smaller planes was a better choice than discontinuing service to Prince George altogether.
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Chinapac hosts two separate 12-day Modern and Ancient China FAMs
Chinapac International is hosting two separate 12-day China Modern and Ancient China FAMs. The FAMs depart October 23 with Air Canada and October 24 with Air China. Pricing is $1,599 per IATA/ACTA agent for the Air Canada FAM. Pricing for non-IATA agents and companions with Air China is available from $1699 per person. The FAMs will combine attractions such as the Great Wall and the Terra Cotta Warriors and natural scenery. This itinerary includes visits to Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Xian and Beijing. Package includes return airfare with Air Canada or Air China, 10-night hotel accommodation with daily meals, train ride (four soft sleeper berth to one private compartment), guided sightseeing and admissions to attractions.
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| TOURCAN AUSSIE SEAT SALE |
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Tourcan Vacations announces seat sale to Australia with 3 free stops
Tourcan Vacations announced their Australia seat sale. From Vancouver clients pay $1,100, and get three free stops. The fare is offered on travel August 1 to 31 and November 1 to 27 and for minimum seven-day and maximum 45-day stays. Applicable fees and taxes are extra. All prices are subject to change per the airlines’ rules. Pricing for other gateways also available. Contact Tourcan Vacations for complete details.
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