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Scowsill takes up leadership of tech giant EON Reality

EON Reality, a world leader in augmented and virtual reality based knowledge transfer for industry and education, has announced David Scowsill will take up the role of chief executive with the company. The former head of the World Travel & Tourism Council stepped down earlier this year. He was replaced …

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RewardExpert releases its 2017 Labor Day Air Travel forecast

[ad_1] NEW YORK, N.Y. – RewardExpert, a free service that helps travelers maximize their airline miles and credit card rewards to earn cheap flights, released its 2017 Labor Day Air Travel Forecast analyzing major U.S. airports and airlines to determine how travelers can best avoid potential delays surrounding the holiday …

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Better visibility on the way for the Okanagan Connector

Roadside reflectors will be installed on Highway 97C, the Okanagan Connector, enhancing the delineation of the highway and providing better visibility of the road alignment both at night and in adverse conditions. “These small safety improvements can make a big difference for motorists,” said Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Claire …

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2017 Fall Camping Appreciation Weekend – September 8-9, 2017

On September 8 – 9, 2017 privately operated campgrounds coast-to-coast are participating in the 2017 Fall Camping Appreciation Weekend to celebrate the camping and RVing lifestyle! Camping is an affordable family activity that promotes a sense of community, creates lifelong memories and encourages Canadians and International visitors to discover Canada’s …

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International visits climb

June saw a significant amount of International visitors to British Columbia. The latest numbers from Statistics Canada from June 2017, show a 5.3 per cent increase over the same month in 2016, resulting in 35,000 more visitors arriving in B.C. The total year-to-date international overnight custom entries to B.C. are up 4.1 per …

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UNWTO Launches ‘Travel.Enjoy.Respect’ Campaign

In the framework of the International Year on Sustainable Tourism for Development, 2017, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is launching a consumer-oriented campaign aimed at raising awareness of the value and contribution that sustainable tourism can make towards development. The ‘Travel.Enjoy.Respect’ campaign wants to engage tourists in making the sector …

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Banff to host AdventureELEVATE in 2018

The Adventure Travel Trade Association recently announced that the North American focused AdventureELEVATE event will be held in Banff National Park from March 13-15, 2018, hosted by Banff & Lake Louise Tourism and Travel Alberta. AdventureELEVATE features inspiring and informative keynote speakers, activities and breakout sessions designed to equip travel …

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