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Passenger perks key for transportation tourism operators

Passenger perks key for transportation tourism operators

Value-added tours help entrepreneurs compete against government subsidized travel
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.