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Vancouverites revitalize U.S. taco chain

Vancouverites revitalize U.S. taco chain

Four Vancouver brothers are expanding the 35-location, California-based Chronic Tacos, which they bought for more than $1 million last year.

Starwood to open eco-friendly Element Hotel in Burnaby

Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc. (NYSE:HOT) plans to open an Element-branded hotel in Burnaby near Metrotown next year, a company spokesperson told Business in Vancouver July 16.
WestJet Encore to serve B.C. wines on summer flights

WestJet Encore to serve B.C. wines on summer flights

WestJet and the Okanagan Wine Festivals Society announced a partnership July 15 for WestJet subsidiary WestJet Encore to start serving a wide range of B.C. wines on all its B.C. flights.
'Floating' patio option aimed at boosting sales and making better use of space

'Floating' patio option aimed at boosting sales and making better use of space

Gastown restaurateur's 'Paris-style' patio experiment among outdoor alternatives Vancouver considering for city restaurants
Browns Socialhouse sets sights on Calgary

Browns Socialhouse sets sights on Calgary

Vancouver-based Browns Restaurant Group (BRG) plans to open as many as 10 restaurants in Calgary over the next seven years.
BC Restaurant Hall of Fame announces inductions

BC Restaurant Hall of Fame announces inductions

Eleven B.C. restaurateurs, chefs and other culinary industry supporters and standouts will be inducted into the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame, the organization announced yesterday.
Passenger perks key for transportation tourism operators

Passenger perks key for transportation tourism operators

Value-added tours help entrepreneurs compete against government subsidized travel
Mountain bike events attract tourist dollars to B.C.

Mountain bike events attract tourist dollars to B.C.

TOURISM | BC Bike Race draws hundreds of riders from 33 countries and $4 million in spending
Mo Jessa: Duke of Earls

Mo Jessa: Duke of Earls

Mo Jessa has worked his way up from a summer job as a prep cook to become president of Earls Restaurants
Rocky Mountaineer heads Stateside

Rocky Mountaineer heads Stateside

Vancouver’s Rocky Mountaineer is adding some new routes this summer, and for the first time ever, the luxury train will be heading south of the border.