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Citizen profiles power San Fran website The latest platform to showcase San Francisco as a diverse and welcoming tourism destination is titled “I Am San Francisco,” an online series sharing the stories of both natives of the city and those who came to visit and found a home. The first nine profiles cover a diverse human...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Nov 22, 2018
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Registration open for Nevada tourism summit Registration is open for the Nevada Governor’s Global Summit, where delegates will find the latest resources and insights from tourism influencers, gain knowledge on international trends and markets, network with peers in the industry and learn from the top minds in global tourism, while meeting...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Nov 01, 2018
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Air Canada launches YVR-Europe routes Air Canada launched two new international Boeing 787 Dreamliner routes to Europe with its June 7 inaugural flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Zurich, followed by service the next day from YVR to Paris. This marks five non-stop European routes from Air Canada's YVR hub. From its YVR hub this...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Jun 14, 2018
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Introducing The Great American West The Wyoming Office of Tourism – along with international marketing partners of Idaho, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota – has announced a new name and brand identify, The Great American West, that is now being used to market the five-state region internationally. “The Great American...
Travel Courier Issue Date: May 24, 2018
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WestJet launches Calgary-Denver service WestJet recently became the first Canadian airline flying non-stop to Denver International Airport from Calgary. The new service operates daily year-round. “Denver is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts or those looking for the combination of cowboy heritage and cosmopolitan...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Apr 12, 2018
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San Diego Zoo unveils 27-foot bronze lion Visitors to Balboa Park got a monumental surprise this week when the San Diego Zoo unveiled a more than 27-foot-tall bronze lion at the zoo’s entrance. Crowds cheered and “roared” as zoo officials welcomed the newly created statue that was designed in honour of Rex, the lion that inspired...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Apr 05, 2018
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The Mob Museum debuts major renovation Las Vegas' The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, debuted its major first-floor renovation, which includes a new exhibition space called Organized Crime Today, focusing on the modernization and evolution of organized crime in the present day. Two new...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Feb 22, 2018
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Digital tagging session available at BC tourism conference At the upcoming BC Tourism Industry Conference, tourism operators can gather knowledge on how digital tagging is creating a competitive advantage for British Columbia's tourism industry. The digital transformation has significantly impacted the way travellers find, explore, book and share...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Feb 01, 2018
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San Diego Restaurant Week returns Jan. 21 The 14th Annual San Diego Restaurant Week returns Jan. 21 through Jan. 28. For these eight days only, restaurants throughout San Diego County will offer exclusive prix-fixe menu options to introduce you to some of the best California-based cuisine. Varying by restaurant, the options will...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Jan 18, 2018
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Air Canada kicks off Melbourne services Air Canada has kicked off its new seasonal flights between Vancouver and Melbourne, Australia, using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. This marks the only non-stop service linking Canada and Melbourne, A.C.’s third destination in Australia, including Sydney and Brisbane. The seasonal flights now...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Dec 14, 2017
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