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| CALL FOR BORDER ACTION |
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Canada, U.S. economic leaders call for border action ahead of 2010 Olympics
Canadian Press
Members of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region have issued a border charter with suggestions for both the American and Canadian governments to help speed up the flow of traffic between the countries. The suggestions are aimed at keeping the border safe for the 2010 Games while cutting down on wait times that eat into lucrative trade. The group wants beefed-up programs that pre-approve people to cross land borders, as well as strengthening of technologies that allow those programs to function. And the group will set up a border solutions co-ordination council which will issue an annual report card on the state of the border.
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| CATHAY INCREASES FARES |
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Cathay Pacific announce fare increase for first and business class passengers
Cathay Pacific Airways has increased fares for first and business class passengers on most of its routes to and from Hong Kong. The fare increases range from three to 15 per cent. Effective Sept. 16, Cathay will resume its regular winter schedule of 17 direct flights to and from Vancouver each week, down from the current 21.
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| THN SNAPSHOTS 3: TIME RUNNING OUT! |
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All submissions have been collected; voting ends July 27
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| RIVIERA NAYARIT TURNS 1 |
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Riviera Nayarit celebrates first anniversary
Mexico's Riviera Nayarit is celebrating a year of new development of facilities, infrastructure, travel packages and tours. “In just a year, Riviera Nayarit has begun to establish itself internationally as one of Mexico's newest and most in-demand destinations,” said Marc Murphy, Director of the Riviera Nayarit Convention & Visitors Bureau. “We have become a popular year-round tourism destination demonstrated by the high average occupancies our hotels and resorts enjoy…"
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| DAYS INN GOES TO REVELSTOKE |
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Days Inn announces new location in Revelstoke, British Columbia
Days Inns - Canada announced the opening of its newest location in Revelstoke, British Columbia. The newly renovated full service hotel offers 56 guest rooms, complimentary Daybreak Café breakfast, free wireless high-speed Internet access, fitness centre, on-site restaurant open for dinner, indoor and outdoor hot tubs and complimentary passes to Revelstoke Aquatic Centre. "The opening of Days Inn & Suites - Revelstoke reflects our continued commitment to providing travellers with excellent value across the country," said Irwin Prince, President, & COO, Days Inns - Canada.
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| AND THE WINNER IS...SUNQUEST |
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Sunquest wins Consumers’ Choice Award in Edmonton
Sunquest has been selected for the Consumers’ Choice Award (CCA) in Edmonton in the category of travel wholesaler. This is the first time that Sunquest has received the award in this market, which will be presented at the CCA Gala at the Shaw Conference Centre on Sept. 13. The CCA is celebrating its 21st year in Canada, and its 7th year in Edmonton.
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