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Fairmont Pacific Rim named top city hotel in Canada

Fairmont Pacific Rim named top city hotel in Canada

Travel + Leisure magazine has awarded Vancouver's Fairmont Pacific Rim the title of top city hotel in Canada as part of its annual World's Best Awards.
Forestry report: The $500,000 view

Forestry report: The $500,000 view

Tourism operators say an unlogged forest is what their customers pay to see, and one company is willing to pay big bucks to preserve it
Minter Gardens to close in October

Minter Gardens to close in October

Chilliwack tourist attraction Minter Gardens is closing at the end of the season because of sluggish attendance and too few weddings to be profitable, 66-year-old owner Brian Minter told Business in Vancouver June 25.
Vancouver aims to lure Chinese tourists with pop star contest

Vancouver aims to lure Chinese tourists with pop star contest

Tourism Vancouver yesterday launched a social media contest and video series starring celebrity singer Wanting Qu, who has been Vancouver's official Chinese tourism ambassador since February.
Miku Restaurant opens in former Aqua Riva space

Miku Restaurant opens in former Aqua Riva space

Miku Restaurant reopened in its new location Monday night, June 24, following a multimillion-dollar investment to renovate part of the long-empty former Aqua Riva space at 200 Granville Street.
White Spot expands to the Philippines as part of rapid Asian growth

White Spot expands to the Philippines as part of rapid Asian growth

Vancouver's White Spot Restaurants is forging ahead with its Asian growth plans by opening a franchised Triple O’s-branded eatery in the Philippines in September.
Cruise ship travel reps in Vancouver for conference

Cruise ship travel reps in Vancouver for conference

Vancouver can expect more than 800,000 cruise ship passengers to pass through the city’s port this season, but right now it’s the travel agents and cruise line operators who are making a port call.
Browns Socialhouse opens fourth new restaurant in two months

Browns Socialhouse opens fourth new restaurant in two months

Vancouver's Browns Restaurant Group opened its 18th eatery on May 21, the organization announced this morning.
Established restaurateurs launch streetside service

Established restaurateurs launch streetside service

But, contrary to restaurant industry perceptions, operating food trucks is no gravy train
BMO donates $750,000 to Vancouver Aquarium upgrades

BMO donates $750,000 to Vancouver Aquarium upgrades

BMO Financial Group (TSX:BOM) is donating $750,000 to the Vancouver Aquarium’s capital campaign, the bank announced May 17.