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| ARGENTINA COMES TO VANCOUVER |
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Argentina hosts business breakfast for Vancouver agents
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| Evangelina Irigoyen | | Twenty representatives from government and businesses in Argentina met almost 100 travel agents at a breakfast at the Four Seasons Hotel on September 30, followed by two hours of one-on-one meetings. “Canadians are coming to Argentina in increasing numbers because of the friendly people, interesting cuisine, traditional culture and diverse beauty,” said Sandra Sallovitz of Destinos Entertprises, organizer of the event. “Vancouver is our first ever event and we plan to do more in the rest of the country.” Government officials included Eduardo Piva, Daniel Aguilera and Evangelina Irigoyen from the Argentina Tourism Board and Silvana Vigatto from Camara Argentina de Turismo INFUETUR.
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| ACCENT NAMES NEW BDM |
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| John Espley | | Accent Inns announces the promotion of John Espley to business development manager
Accent Inns has announced the promotion of regional sales manager John Espley to business development manager. Espley's career has included 20 years with Accent Inns where, until recently, he held the title of regional sales manager. His new duties include public and community relations, partnerships, website management, and tour and travel relations. Espley will continue working closely with community and company partners on sponsorships, promotional opportunities and events. In his former position, Espley worked directly with marketing executives and the director of sales to strengthen the company's profile. Please note that the company has also recently appointed Karen England as regional sales manager to handle sales representation for the Vancouver Island region.
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| AC LAUNCHES NEW ROUTE |
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Air Canada launches non-stop Fort McMurray-Vancouver flights, continues non-stop Kelowna-Toronto seasonal service
Air Canada announced yesterday that beginning January 5, 2009, it will offer the only daily non-stop service linking Vancouver and Fort McMurray. In addition, Air Canada will restart its non-stop weekend flights between Kelowna and Toronto during the upcoming winter ski season, onboard Air Canada's new 93-seat Embraer 190 aircraft. Continue reading for complete details on departure and arrival times.
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| BC FERRIES REDUCE SAILINGS |
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BC Ferries reduces service due to falling ridership and will use older vessels to cut costs
BC Ferries announced that due to a significant reduction in traffic over the last few months, the company is planning a number of actions this fall and winter to reduce overall operating costs. After the Thanksgiving long weekend some off-peak sailings on major routes serving Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast will be eliminated. “Given current economic uncertainties and reduced traffic, it is only prudent to respond with a more efficient operating strategy as we move into the slower winter period,” said Mike Corrigan, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
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| LODEN VANCOUVER OPENING SOON |
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October 18 unveiling of Loden and Voya Restaurant
Los Angeles-based Kor Hotel Group has announced the opening of Loden Vancouver, its first Canadian venture and the latest hotel to join its 'Urban Retreat' portfolio on October 18. “Loden Vancouver represents the next step in Kor's collection of sophisticated urban hotels,” said Nicholas Clayton, President of Kor Hotel Group. “Vancouver's international allure and natural beauty is the ideal backdrop for a hotel that will embody all that makes Vancouver such a beautiful place.” Loden’s 77 contemporary rooms and Voya Restaurant will be housed in a newly constructed, 14-storey tower built at the edge of Coal Harbour in downtown Vancouver. “Loden's opening signals an important moment for Vancouver hospitality,” said general manager Edel Forristal. “We will raise the bar with our level of service and our impressive team to complement the hotel's superb, stylish and iconic surroundings.”
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MEXICANA FLIES SFO TO PJZ
Mexicana Airlines will begin flying from San Francisco International Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport, non-stop, four-times-weekly service on December 3, 2008. Flights depart San Francisco on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 11:10 a.m. PST, arriving in Puerto Vallarta at 4:10 p.m. From Puerto Vallarta, the flights depart on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 5:30 p.m., arriving in San Francisco at 7:25 p.m. PST. For more information, visit mexicana.com. |
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