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At its recent Annual Public Meeting, Vancouver Airport Authority released its 2014 financial and operating results and launched YVR 2057, a multi-year public consultation program focused on the development of a new 20-year Master Plan for land use planning at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). “We are launching our newest Master Plan consultation called YVR 2057,” said Craig Richmond, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. “This plan will

inform our future land use and how we meet the needs of our stakeholders and communities. Our goal is to ensure that YVR can serve out growth while continuing to be a jobs creator and economic generator for British Columbia.” The consultation program will gather input in four phases over two years. Each phase of YVR 2057 will include consultation to help ensure that communities, customers, stakeholders, partners, employees and the broader public have multiple opportunities to

YVR begins its Master Plan consultation called YVR 2057, a multi-year public consultation program for future land use planning.

contribute. Stakeholders and the public are encouraged to get involved and get connected at YVR2057.ca. This future planning also supports the updated Strategic Plan for YVR that was approved by the Airport

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Authority’s Board of Directors in 2014. Core objectives include creating a connecting hub; delivering remarkable customer experiences; being a leader in sustainability; and building on YVR’s exceptional foundation. “To meet the ever

increasing competition, we crafted a new Strategic Plan to deliver on our mission of connecting British Columbia proudly to the world,” said Mary Jordan, Chair Board of Directors, Vancouver Airport Authority. See YVR 2057 page 4

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(L-R) Gerry Bruno, VP of Government Affairs, YVR; Senator Yonah Martin (Canada); Chris Alexander, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration (Canada); Craig Richmond, president & CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority; Alice Wong, Minister of State for Seniors (Canada); Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business (B.C.); David Goldstein, CEO, Canadian Tourism Commission.

Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister, Chris Alexander recently announced the expansion of Canada’s China Transit Program (CTP) to include Tokyo and Seoul and his government’s commitment to look at expanding to other cities in China. This expansion of the CTP means more flights to YVR and more jobs for British Columbia. The China Transit Program allows Chinese nationals to transit through approved

Canadian airports, such as YVR, en route to the U.S. without needing a Canadian visa. The China Transit Program is currently available to passengers departing from Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Manila and Taipei. The expansion now includes Chinese nationals departing from Tokyo and Seoul. Further expansion to the China Transit Program is being assessed by the Government of Canada for additional cities in China. “This is huge step

in the right direction for YVR, British Columbia and Canada,” said Craig Richmond, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. “The expansion of the China Transit Program will make YVR more attractive to transiting travellers and ultimately increase YVR’s air service and passenger growth. YVR’s goal is to connect B.C. proudly to the world by becoming a world-class sustainable connecting hub. See VISA-FREE page 3

YVR’s self-serve kiosk technology will be used by Port Metro Vancouver to improve cruise passenger experience and processing.

Port Metro Vancouver, in collaboration with Vancouver Airport Authority, has unveiled 10 BorderXpress Automated Passport Control (APC) kiosks for use at its Canada Place cruise terminal. The kiosks aim to increase cruise passenger processing rates through the United States Customs and Border Protection area prior to embarking on a cruise from Vancouver to Alaska. “With this launch, Port Metro Vancouver’s cruise terminal has become the first

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Passport kiosks Passengers then follow the on-screen instructions to scan their passports and answer customs declaration questions, receive a receipt confirming their information and continue to a U.S. Customs officer to finalize processing. “Our goal has always been to improve the travel experience,” said Craig Richmond, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. “By expanding our homegrown BorderXpress technology and

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introducing it at Port Metro Vancouver, YVR is continuing to innovate and make every travel experience, whether at an airport or a port, more efficient and hassle free.” BorderXpress kiosks help U.S. Customs officers’ process up to four times more passengers than through traditional clearance. With this increased efficiency, travellers leaving from Port Metro Vancouver will experience shorter wait times, less congestion

and faster customs processing times. “U.S. Customs and Border Protection continues to assess and adjust its processes where appropriate and collaboratively work with the tourism industry,” said deputy director, Kurry Pastilong, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. “The recent evolution of APC for cruise ship passengers is just one more way that the agency is striving to ease the flow of passengers without sacrificing core mission requirements.”

Eligible passengers for BorderXpress include U.S. and Canadian passport holders and U.S. Permanent Residents. This service is available without pre-registration and at no cost to the user. Vancouver Airport Authority also recently unveiled eight BorderXpress Automated Passport Control (APC) kiosks at Portland International Airport (PDX), Oregon, in time for the summer travel season.

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Community YVR Stars shine in-terminal and at Tourism Richmond service awards This month, four hard working YVR Stars were recognized for their exceptional customer care and also nominated in this year’s annual Tourism Richmond Service Awards, held on Monday, June 8, 2015. The awards recognize people, businesses or companies that demonstrate outstanding service and hospitality. The four YVR Stars are: Irfan Ali, YVR curbside operations representative—nominated for providing speedy assistance to a visitor in need. When Ali noticed someone having car trouble while awaiting an arriving passenger, he jumped into action, recruiting another helper to give the car a boost. This action saved the visitor a very long wait for roadside assistance. Fatima Rasool, Marquise Facilities customer care advisor—nominated for helping an anxious traveller. The traveller,

who had missed his flight, wrote a letter commending Rasool for her “extremely helpful, kind and professional” attention, which enabled him to calm down, rebook his flight and be on his way. Harold Roeck, YVR Greencoat volunteer—nominated for going above and beyond in aiding a lost traveller. Roeck met the YVR-bound traveller by chance on the SkyTrain, heading in the wrong direction. Roeck then went out of his way to personally escort the individual, not only to the Canada Line Waterfront station, but all the way to YVR’s check-in counter.

Sadly, Roeck passed away on January 6, 2015 and is deeply missed by all who knew him. Terry Greenslade, YVR Greencoat Volunteer—nominated for opening his home to a travelling family in need. The family was stranded overnight after missing their connecting flight. With no viable accommodations available, Greenslade graciously invited the family to his home for food and lodging for the night. He also provided the family with breakfast the next morning, before driving them back to the airport. If you observe great customer care in action at YVR, you can nominate the individual for the YVR Star program at any time. Fill in a form at any of the 12 Customer Care counters in the terminals. Submissions can also be made online via Twitter @yvrairport using the hashtag #YVRStars or at yvr.ca/yvrstars.

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Visa-Free continued from page 1 We will continue to work closely with Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Canadian Border Services Agency and our other industry partners to progressively expand visa-free transit to the U.S. and eventually between Asia and Latin America.” Expanding the China Transit Program to other Chinese cities could generate an additional 50 flights a week between China and the Americas through Vancouver, resulting in an additional 2,800 jobs and $167.5-million in Gross Domestic Product to the B.C. economy over the next five years. “Our government is pleased to expand the China Transit Program in order to encourage more Chinese passengers who meet eligibility requirements to transit through Vancouver International and Toronto Pearson Airports,”

said Chris Alexander, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister. “The expansion of this program means more traffic through these two major airports, more revenue for both our national and local economies and potential growth in new destination routes, jobs and business and tourism connections. We deeply value our people-to-people and economic ties with China, and the expansion of the CTP is yet another example of Canada’s commitment to this partnership.” Minister Alexander also announced that the Government is simplifying the administrative process by which new airlines participate in the China Transit Program. This will make it easier for airlines to carry eligible Chinese transit passengers through YVR.

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Pedalling to success with Bike to Work Week In celebration of Bike to Work Week, YVR hosted a commuter station at Larry Berg Flight Path Park on May 28, 2015. YVR Flight Crew—the airport’s community ambassadors—had games and prizes for all who attended, as well as snacks and a service station for bikes. The commuter station saw record attendance, with an increase of 50 per cent over the previous year. YVR also participated in the Share the Road Challenge earlier that week, a multi-mode race to compare different commuter times between employees from different organizations. The race began from multiple locations in Vancouver, Burnaby and Richmond ending in downtown Vancouver. YVR compared its commute times from employees travelling by smart car, public transit and

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Last year, YVR was recognized for its outstanding commitment to commuter cycling at HUB’s first Bike Friendly Business Awards ceremony. Anne Murray, cycling enthusiast and vice president of community and environmental affairs, received the award on behalf of Vancouver Airport Authority.

bike. The bike had the shortest travel time compared to the other modes of transportation. As a community-based organization, YVR has supported and participated in Bike to Work week, an annual week-long celebration across Metro Vancouver, since 2009. Since then, YVR has part-

YVR 2057 “The new plan sets an ambitious goal of serving 25-million passengers by 2020, within a vision that sees YVR as a world class, sustainable gateway between Asia and the Americas,” said Mary Jordan.

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nered with HUB to encourage Sea Island commuters to choose biking as a preferred form of transportation. HUB is a charitable organization that addresses cycling issues in Metro Vancouver, For more information about cycling around Sea Island, visit yvr.ca.

Summer months cleared for YVR Take-Off Fridays Starting July 3, everyone’s favourite summer airport party returns as YVR hosts its sixth annual YVR Take-Off Fridays. Every Friday from July 3 to August 28, YVR will come alive with fun-filled activities, free entertainment, delicious food samples and deals for travellers and locals alike. Running from 9am to 3pm, YVR Take-Off Fridays will feature live entertainment by local performers and some of Metro Vancouver’s hottest DJs, as well as lunch and shopping specials. For the little ones, caricaturists and balloonists will be onsite, complemented by face painting and photo opportunities with the beloved YVR mascots. YVR’s Public Observation Area will feature interactive displays, quizzes and videos offering a behind-the-scenes look at Canada’s second busiest air-

YVR Take-Off Fridays is now a firmly established summertime tradition during which the airport is transformed into a hub of family-friendly activities.

port. Test one of the high-tech telescopes; discover Sea Island through an interactive model; and learn interesting facts about YVR, the history of flight in B.C. and all things aviation-related. Parking at the airport will be easy and affordable as a special YVR Take-Off Fridays’ parking rate of $5, for up to

four hours, will be offered in YVR’s Parkade. Special parking vouchers for Take-Off Fridays will be available for pick up at the International Customer Care counters on Level 3. The adventure will also begin via the Canada Line, on which visitors can travel to the airport in 26 minutes or less.

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Highlights from YVR’s 2014 Annual Report were also presented at the Annual Public Meeting and showcased a record year for growth. YVR served more than 19.4-million passengers, a 7.7 per cent increase, and handled 256,000 tons of cargo,

a 12.5 per cent increase. YVR remained the home to 24,000 jobs on Sea Island. YVR was awarded a sixth consecutive win at Skytrax for Best Airport in North America and celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Green Coat Volunteer Program.

Significant projects included the expansion and upgrade of the Domestic Terminal (opened in January 2015), construction commencing on the McArthurGlen Vancouver Airport Designer Outlet Centre, and the sale of 338

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WestJet flight attendants vote in favour of new agreement WestJet flight attendants have voted in favour of a new work agreement that includes compensation, work rules, standardized processes and a formal framework for discussion between WestJet flight attendants and the airline. Voting began on May 22, 2015 and ended May 28, 2015, with 81.7 per cent of eligible

flight attendants casting their votes. A tentative agreement had been negotiated between WestJet and the WestJet Flight Attendant Association Board (FAAB), the association representing its flight attendants and was agreed to on April 21, 2015. FAAB is a subgroup of WestJet’s Proactive Commun–

ication Team (PACT), the wholly elected employee association representing close to 9,000 WestJetters. This new agreement is the first one that has been ratified between WestJet and its flight attendants. “These results reflect our collaborative efforts towards a fair and balanced agreement, devel-

oped in the best interests of our people and our business,” said Tyson Matheson, vice-president, inflight, WestJet. “The strong voter turnout shows a high level of engagement with our flight attendants and we are pleased we have reached a five-year agreement. I thank all of our flight attendants for the remarkable guest experience they continue to provide for our guests every day.”

Almost 3,000 flight attendants voted to approve WestJet’s new five-year work agreement, the first between the WestJet Flight Attendant Association Board and the airline.

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Airport’s designer outlet prepares for opening, announces list of first tenants McArthurGlen Vancouver Airport has announced its first list of tenants as its Sea Island outlet mall located next to Templeton station, just two Canada Line stops from YVR, prepares to open this summer. The centre will offer premium and lifestyle fashion brands with year-round savings of up to 70 per cent. At launch, this will include brands such as Armani, Hugo Boss and Calvin Klein. It will also feature some iconic Vancouver favourites such as lifestyle concept store Secret Location and Italian-style Coffee House Café Artigiano. This will also be the first Lower Mainland location for several brands including women’s active-wear store Lolë and con-

temporary designer label Ports 1961. “We are very happy with the way leasing has progressed and feel shoppers will be thrilled with the great brands on offer,” said Robert Thurlow, general manager. “From Coach to Polo Ralph Lauren to Mountain Warehouse, there is really going to be an exciting mix of luxury, premium and lifestyle brands that will appeal to everyone visiting McArthurGlen Vancouver Airport.” The designer outlet has been designed in an open-air village style, with pedestrian-friendly walkways, tree-lined streets, a dancing fountain, gentle landscaping, a luxury piazza and a variety of façades. Restaurants, cafes and open-air seating

areas will complete the leisure experience, while a children’s playground and on-site entertainment will cater for all the family. As the opening draws closer, the designer outlet centre hosted a second two-day Career Fair last month. The openings are for roles including retail management, operations and sales for both full-time and part-time positions. During the first phase of development, 600 retail positions will be created, with a further 400 jobs expected to be available in the second phase. Some brands listed here as having signed on as of May 12, 2015 may not be completed in time for the centre’s grand opening event.

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Artist rendering of McArthurGlen’s under-construction outlet mall, which is located next to Templeton station, just two Canada Line stops from YVR.

Several more brands are expected and are finalizing their lease arrangements as the summer opening date draws closer. • Armani • Levi’s • Banana Republic • Lindt • Body Shop • Lolë • Caffè Artigiano • Mavi Jeans • Calvin Klein • Mountain Warehouse • Carter’s/OshKosh • Nike • Coach

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Nine B.C. First Nations artists were recognized for creative excellence at the annual YVRAF Awards reception at YVR.

YVR Art Foundation (YVRAF) recently an – nounced the nine B.C. First Nations artists who will each be awarded $5,000 for their creative excellence and commitment to further develop their art practice. The winners were recognized at the annual YVRAF Awards Reception held at YVR on May 29, 2015. The reception also included the unveiling of the 2014 scholarship recipients’ art works, which will be exhibited at YVR for one year. “Sharing the rich cultural stories from B.C., First Nations is dependent on today’s young artists,” said Susan Jackson, executive director, YVR Art Foundation. “The 2015 YVR Art Foundation Award recipients represent some of the best emerging First Nations artists in British Columbia. We are proud to help these young visionaries realize their creative potential and contribute to the success of

a new generation of artists.” YVRAF Scholarships are awarded annually to emerging artists of B.C. First Nations ancestry in the Youth (under age 27) and Mid-Career (age 27 and up) category. The Foundation awards Youth Artist scholarships to those who wish to develop their artistic potential and Mid-Career Artist scholarships to those who wish to further their careers or extend their work into a new scale or area. The winners of the 2015 YVR Art Foundation Youth Artist scholarships are: • Jay Bellis, 23, Haida, residing in Masset • Shoshannah Greene, 22, Haida, residing in Queen Charlotte • Harrison Hemeon, 17, Squamish, residing in Abbotsford • Kelsey Jules, 20, Shuswap, residing in Kamloops • Danika Naccarella, 17, Gwa’sala-nakwaxda’xw/

Nuxalk, residing in Terrace • Edwin Neel, 24, Kwakwaka’wakw, residing in Vancouver • Cole Speck, 24, Kwakwaka’wakw, residing in Alert Bay

The 2015 Mid-Career Artist Scholarship recipients are:

• Dean Heron, Kaska/ Tlingit, residing in Terrace • Danielle Morsette, Sto:lo/ Suquamish, residing in North Vancouver

The recipients are selected by a jury of three senior First Nations artists. Each recipient will receive a $5,000 scholarship to attend a formal art institution or study with a mentor over the course of one year. The Youth Scholarship recipients will also be taken on a guided tour to visit Vancouver museums, galleries and art studios for a day. The YVR Art Foundation has awarded nearly $350,000 to more than 70 artists since 2005.

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August 6-7, 2015 Aerospace, Defence & Security Expo (ADSE) Abbotsford Airport, 30440 Liberator Avenue, Abbotsford, BC Hosted by AIAC Pacific, the 2015 Aerospace, Defence & Security Expo (ADSE) is a must-attend event for local and international participants who have business ties to Canadian aerospace, defence and security industries. This event will provide exposure and connections between industry SMEs, major manufacturers, government and the end users in the aerospace, defence and security sectors. For more information and to register, visit adse.ca.

August 7-9, 2015 2015 Abbotsford International Airshow Abbotsford Airport, 30440 Liberator Avenue, Abbotsford, BC The Abbotsford International Show is an aviation festival that has grown well beyond its borders over the past five decades. With a role from very early on as a significant stop on the airshow circuit, Abbotsford has distinguished itself as an event that is focused on aviation excellence, aerospace advancement and community participation. For more information, visit abbotsfordairshow.com.

August 20, 2015 YVR for Kids 2015 Quilchena Golf & Country Club 3551 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC Gala Dinner & Auction: Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, 7551 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC The YVR for Kids annual golf and dinner auction brings together the airport and surrounding communities in a unique effort to raise funds for children’s charities. Over the last 23 years, the event has donated more than $3.6-million to Canuck Place Children’s Hospice and other children’s charities. For more information, visit yvrforkids.com.

October 24, 2015 Vancouver Aviation Collectibles Show Richmond Rod and Gun Club, 7891 Cambie Road (Cambie & River Road), Richmond, BC Models, books, slides, photos, postcards and more will be on sale. Table rental $45; Admission $4. For more information, call 604-7379996. For more information, visit VancouverAviationShow.com.

Machine operator Les Mystrom loads 737 MAX wing skin panels and stringers into a new panel assembly line that uses automation to drill holes and install fasteners in the upper and lower wing panels. (Right) Artist’s rendering of the 737 MAX 8, Boeing’s single-aisle airplane that is on track for first delivery in third quarter 2017.

Boeing employees in Renton, Washington have begun assembly of the wings for the first 737 MAX flight test airplane. Wings are the first 737 components to be assembled in the Renton production process. They will be attached to the first 737 MAX fuselage on the new Central line in Renton Final Assembly later this year. The new production line will

allow the team to isolate the first 737 MAX build from the rest of production in order to learn and perfect the build process while the Renton factory continues to build at a rate of 42 airplanes a month. The 737 MAX incorporates the latest technology CFM International LEAP-1B engines, Advanced Technology winglets and other improvements to deliver the highest efficiency, reliabil-

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October 29, 2015 British Columbia Aviation Council Silver Wings Awards Details and location to be announced. The BCAC provides scholarships to students pursuing studies and careers in aviation. Once a year, the BCAC brings together leading aviation professionals from across the province to recognize outstanding achievement and assist the future leaders in the aviation industry via the Silver Wings Awards. Visit bcaviationcouncil.org for more information.

November 17-18, 2015 2015 Canadian Aerospace Summit Shaw Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON This exclusive conference, B2B and Trade Show brings together Canadian and international companies of all sizes, government, and academia for two days in the nation’s capital. Close to 1,000 participants–primarily C-suite executives and government officials– are expected to attend. The 2014 Canadian Aerospace Summit offers four distinct events: a Conference Program featuring renowned Canadian and international speakers; a B2B & Trade Show matchmaking program connecting prime contractors with potential suppliers; the Aerospace Leadership Luncheon; the Annual Canadian Aerospace Reception and Dinner. For more information, visit aerospacesummit.ca.

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Boeing awarded first commercial human spaceflight mission

YVR Chapel sponsors contest in celebration of Mother’s Day

Boeing was recently awarded its first service flight to the International Space Station as part of a Commercial Crew Transportation Capability agreement with NASA.

Last month, in celebration of Mother’s Day, the YVR community was asked a most pertinent question, courtesy of the YVR Chapel: “What do you most love or appreciate about your Mom?” Associate chaplains posed the question to YVR employees in as many places as possible within the terminals, as well as those who visited the Chapel the week before Mother’s Day, which was celebrated on May 10. Everyone who provided a response to the question was entered into a draw for restaurant prizes from Monk’s Bar & Grill and Thai Hang Vietnamese eatery at YVR. Approximately 125 responses were displayed at the YVR Chapel in the form of a floral motif, which was designed by a Chapel volunteer. As expected, the responses were varied as well as inspiring: “My Mom is the most unselfish and patient Mom in the world!” “She’s always there for me whenever I need her.” “My Mom still calls me to remind me when to eat or drink!” “She teaches me how to be a good man!”

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“My Mom is so very funny!” “I appreciate her unconditional love and care.” “She fills so many roles— chef, maid, mentor, nurse and counsellor!” “I love my Mom just for

being my Mom!” The Chapel volunteers and chaplains are now looking forward to Father’s Day, Sunday June 21, 2015 and will be posing a similar question about fathers, with draw prizes to be won.

The Chapel will also have other games and contests as the year progresses, so be on the lookout and visit the Chapel— International Arrivals, across from Tim Horton’s—whenever you have the chance.

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An expanded Canada-Cuba Air Transport Agreement, which builds on the 1998 Canada-Cuba Air Transport Agreement, last amended in 2009, was announced earlier this month. Reached under Canada’s Blue Sky policy, which encourages long-term, sustainable competition and the development of international air services, the expanded agreement with Cuba will allow any number of Canadian and Cuban airlines to offer services between the two countries. In addition to strength-

ening safety and security provisions, the agreement provides greater code-sharing opportunities and allows Canadian airlines to introduce new prices more easily in response to consumer demand. The, National Airlines Councils of Canada (NACC), the trade association representing Canada’s largest national and international passenger air carriers, welcomed the expanded air transport agreement announcement from the Canada’s Minister of Transport, the Honourable Lisa Raitt.

“Canada’s major airlines welcome the expansion of the Air Transport Agreement with Cuba, one of Canada’s most important air travel markets,” said Marc-André O’Rourke, executive director, NACC. “This new agreement will create opportunities to further develop air services between the two countries while boosting trade, investment and tourism.” The new rights under this expanded agreement are expected to be available for use by airlines in the coming weeks.

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The Palace of Westminster, London as seen from the opposite side of the River Thames. Photo David Iliff. License: CC-BY-SA 3.0.

London has retained its position as the top-ranked international travel destination for the fifth time in seven years, according to the annual MasterCard Global Destinations Cities Index released on June 3, 2015. Driven by insights into travel patterns, the Global Destinations Cities Index provides a ranking of the 132 most visited cities around the world. More than just a travel tracker, the Index delivers deeper understanding of how people move around the world and speaks to the importance and prominence of the world’s cities as homes, destinations and engines of growth. According to the study, London is projected to receive 18.82-million international visitors in 2015, just slightly ahead of second-ranked Bangkok at 18.24-million visitors. The two cities have topped the Index throughout its history. Forecasted overnight visitors to the rest of the top 10 cities include: • Paris—16.06 million • Dubai—14.26 million • Istanbul—12.56 million visitors • New York—12.27 million • Singapore—11.88 million • Kuala Lumpur—11.12 million • Seoul—10.35 million • Hong Kong—8.66 million In 2015, it is expected that nearly 383-million overnight trips will be made by international visitors between the Index’s 132 cities, representing a massive demand for goods, services and experiences as they spend at total of US$360-billion during their visits. According to the UN report on World Urbanization Prospects,

two-thirds of the world’s population will live in cities by 2050. By forecasting the number of international overnight travellers, the Global Destination Cities Index shows the infrastructure needed to meet the expectations of both locals and visitors. Destination Cities: Spotting the Trends Across the globe, a few key trends from the Index stand out, including: • Asia/Pacific—The region is home to three of the top four fastest-growing destination cities between 2009 and 2015—Colombo, Sri Lanka; Chengdu , China; and Osaka, Japan. • Europe—Istanbul is the most diversified destination, with 50 per cent of its international overnight visitors coming from 33 feeder cities. • Latin America—Lima, Peru is both the top destination and the fastest-growing city in the region, featuring almost 50 per cent more international overnight visitors than second-ranked Mexico City. • Middle East and Africa— Dubai continues to be one of the fastest-growing cities in the global top 10, while Abu Dhabi is the third fastestgrowing destination city overall between 2009 and 2015. • North America—Houston is the fastest growing in North America since 2009 and is the only destination city in North America with doubledigit growth. The MasterCard Index of Global Destination Cities ranks cities in terms of the number of their total international over-

Did You Know? To pass The Knowledge, which is an incredibly difficult London geography test required by all Black Cab drivers in the city, a London taxi-cab driver must master 320 basic routes. In addition, London cabbies must know the 25,000 streets that are involved with those routes, as well as 20,000 landmarks and places of interest within a 10-kilometre radius of Charing Cross. It is known to take between two and four years to get to that level of knowledge of the City of London.

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Parents relax, while kids play at Summer Camps by the Sea This summer, Sunwing Vacations is once again offering its Summer Camps by the Sea program, which allows parents to unwind together while their

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World’s first UFO Hotel to land in California The first UFO Hotel is no longer just a fantasy. The $30-million project in Baker, California, which is being spearheaded by “charismatic visionary” Luis Ramallo, will feature 31 rooms on two floors designed within a full-scale alien spacecraft where guests can spend the night in alien-themed rooms and dine in an alien-themed restaurant. “We are tremendously excited about developing the first authentic UFO Hotel in the world, not just in America,” said Ramallo. “There are tens of millions of Sci-Fi and UFO fans in the world who have been dreaming of a venue just like this. They will finally have it.” The UFO Hotel, which is in pre-construction development, will have an alien-themed lobby, spa, nightclub and other attractions, such as sci-fi fanatics and guests getting married in alien costumes—on their favourite planet, of course. “It will be out of this world,” said Ramallo. “When you enter the hotel, you will feel as if you’ve been transported to an actual spaceship.” Having already invested major funding into the project, Ramallo is seeking additional fundraising through investors and Kickstarter. He believes scifi fans globally will each kick in contributions to help fund what will be one the world’s most unique hotels and may rank among the biggest Kickstarter campaigns in history. The crowd

funding campaign provides backers with a wide choice of UFO Hotel exclusive contribution rewards from $1 to $10,000. Room rates at the UFO Hotel will be competitively priced, beginning at around $300 a night—“an incredible bargain for a one-of-a-kind experience,” said Ramallo. Alien-uniformed employees will use modern touch-screen technology to check guests in. Monitors will show scenes of activity from throughout the spaceship. As guests walk to their rooms, they will be able to twist various dials and hatch handles. If they turn the wrong one, a warning light and siren will flash. There will also be unique photo-ops throughout the spacecraft with alien crew members re-charging themselves in pods. Ramallo came to America 27 years ago from Argentina with $100. He soon created Alien Fresh Jerky near the infamous Area 51 in Nevada, where the intense secrecy of the U.S. Air Force base made the area a frequent subject of UFO folklore. The UFO Hotel is expected to bring this desert town of approximately 650 back to life. “It’s going to breathe new life into this town,” said Jacob Overson, general manager of the Baker Community Services. “It’s going to put Baker back on the map again. It will be a true tourist destination.”

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From June 29 to July 1, take a step into the past and the future as Ships to Shore 2015 sails into Steveston. Climb aboard the steamship Virginia V and relive the turn of the 20th century; marvel at the modern engineering of the Canadian Coast Guard’s hovercraft, the Siyay; or meet the Silver Ann, a historic Steveston boat with a romantic past. These are a few of more than 20 historic and working vessels that will be docked along the Steveston waterfront at Imperial Landing and Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site. Ships to Shore Steveston 2015 runs from noon to 7pm daily and all the vessels will be available for free boarding throughout the festival. The event will also include dragon boating demonstrations, Chalk the Boardwalk art competition, plenty of fantastic food trucks and a wooden boat display. On Canada Day, Steveston Village is also a home to “Canada’s biggest little birthday party” as it comes alive with the

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DOMESTIC TERMINAL (Before Security) • Starbucks: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches – Departures Level 3. • A&W: Breakfast served daily – Bacon ‘n Egger with real bacon and real eggs, hash browns, French Toast. Also, hamburgers, fries, beverages, including A&W’s famous root beer. Open 5am-10pm. Departures Level 3

• Booster Juice: signature premium smoothies, fresh-squeezed juices, hot food, grab & go items and snacks— Level 3 • Jugo Juice: Juice, smoothies, wraps & paninis – Departures Level 3. • Subway: Sandwiches, salads & wraps – Departures Level 3 • Swiss Chalet: Rotisserie chicken – Arrivals Level 2

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• Tim Hortons: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, soups – Arrivals Level 2 and Departures Level 3 • Toshi Teppanyaki: Japanese cuisine – Departures Level 3 • White Spot: Burgers, fresh salads, pastas, rice bowls, stir-fries, entrées from the grill and desserts – Departures Level 3 • Wok ‘N Roll: Chinese & Japanese cuisine – Departures Level 3 INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL (Before Security) • Vino Volo: Wines from around the world by the glass or in tasting flights, lunch, dinner, small plates—Arrivals Level 2

• Hanami Japanese Restaurant: Dim Sum & Japanese cuisine – Departures Level 3 • Koho Restaurant & Bar: Casual dining – Departures Level 3 • Galiano Bakery & Café: Breakfast, sandwiches & pastries – Departures Level 3 • Wendy’s: Breakfast, burgers, Chicken, salads • Fortune Wok: Asian cuisine – Departures Level 3 • Toshi Teppanyaki: Japanese cuisine – Departures Level 3 • Thai Hang: Vietnamese cuisine— choose from healthy Pho dishes, rolls, broken rice dishes, sandwiches, spring rolls, rice noodle soups, lemon grass chicken & beverages—Departures Level 3

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• Jetside Bar Offers a selection of appetizers, snacks and shared food. (604) 248-3281 • Globe@YVR Award-winning signature restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (604) 248-3281 SOUTH TERMINAL (Before Security, Food Court) • Galiano Café: Made-to-order breakfasts along with specialty espresso drinks to satisfy early morning travellers. Burger, fries, homemade soups, made-to-order sandwiches, berry yogurt parfaits, breakfast muffins and salads. Miller Road • Tim Hortons #109 – 5000 Miller Road Open 24 Hours. Lots of free parking. Fast pickup on your way to the Terminal. Airport South 1 The Flying Beaver Bar & Grill 4760 Inglis Drive. Come and watch seaplanes land & takeoff right in front of you, while enjoying locally craft brewed beers and the best pub food in the city . Bring your aiport i.d. and receive 25% off of food every Tuesday. Call our complimentary shuttle for a safe ride Wednesday through Sunday nights starting at 6pm. World famous & award winning - since 1995. (604) 273-0278

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Smokehouse Sandwich Co. #108 – 5188 Westminster Hwy, Richmond (2 blocks west of # 2 Road) Breakfast and lunch. Monday to Friday: 7:45am to 4pm. Saturdays 10am to 6pm. Specializing in handcrafted Smoked Meat Sandwiches, minutes away from YVR. Meet Wilbur, a cumin-spiced Pulled Pork with Coleslaw Sandwich and the rest of the company of sandwiches at Smokehouse. For pick up, call (604) 370-4177 smokehousesandwich.com. • Southside Cafe (near the South Terminal at the Esso Avitat FBO). 5360 Airport Road South. Open for breakfast & lunch 7am-3pm Mon to Fri. Quick & delicious, homemade dishes for eat in or takeout. Enjoy a free small coffee with breakfast. Meals from $5 and up mean one of the best values on Sea Island. Call to order custom catering for your office party or business meeting. (604) 303 0407. 2

OVER THE BRIDGE(S) • London Café 12251 Horseshoe Way (Ironwood Plaza, off Steveston Highway). Specializing in great, home-made food & authentic Italian cuisine. Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salad, home-made burgers, soup, specialty coffees. Glutenfriendly items. Open Mon.-Fri. Breakast, Lunch. 7am-2:30pm. (604) 448-4022

• Milltown Bar & Grill #101-9191 Bentley Street, Marpole Receiving great reviews for good food, friendly service and fantastic marina views. Only 5 minutes From YVR across the Arthur Laing Bridge. Open from 11am to late every day. (604) 269-2348; www.milltownbar.com. RICHMOND HOTEL RESTAURANTS • Best Western Abercorn Inn 9260 Bridgeport Rd. (604) 270-7576 Highlander Restaurant: Open for lunch and dinner, serving a variety of high-quality continental and world cuisine. Lunch 10:30am-2pm; dinner 5pm-9:30pm. (604) 270-7541. • Pacific Gateway Hotel 1500 Cessna Drive. (604) 278-1241 3 Pier 73 Restaurant: Located behind the hotel and suspended above the Fraser River in the heart of a 138-slip Marina. Great destination for casual lunch meetings, relaxed dinner gatherings, or evening drinks with friends. Kids Menu. Sunday to Thursday 11am-12am. Friday and Saturday 11am-1am (kitchen open until midnight). (604) 276-1954\ • The Fairmont Vancouver Airport

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(at YVR) –3111 Grant McConachie Way (604) 207-5200 • Jetside Bar Offers a selection of appetizers, snacks and shared food. (604) 248.3281 • Globe@YVR Award-winning signature restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (604) 248-3281 • River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Road • The Buffet—Perfect for a group get-together, special event or relaxing meal, The Buffet is open seven days a week for breakfast and dinner, lunch Monday to Saturday and brunch on Sunday. Call (604) 247-8935 to make reservations. • Tramonto—Features Italianinspired West Coast cuisine, amazing views of the Fraser River and Island Mountains, and an expansive wine cellar. Sunday-Thursday 5pm-10pm; Friday & Saturday 5pm-11pm. Call (604) 247-8573. • Sandman Signature Hotel 10251 St. Edwards Drive • Denny’s 24 Hour Restaurant— Breakfast, lunch, dinner (604) 2762853. • Chop Steakhouse Bar—Tender cuts

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of steak, fresh seafood, an expansive and affordable wine list and delicious desserts. Call (604) 276-1180. Shark Club -Casual dining atmosphere. Menu features an expansive selection of food and drink. Daily drink features and high definition TVs. Hours of Operation: Mon. & Tues. 11am-12am; Wed. & Thurs. 11am-1am; Friday – Sunday 11am-2am. Call (604) 276-2609. Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel 7551 Westminster Highway Harold’s Bistro & Bar—Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Full menu of

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contemporary cuisine, wide selection of award-winning B.C. wines, beers on tap and spirits. Breakfast 6am to 11am; Lunch: 11am to 5pm; Dinner: 5pm to 10pm. Call (604) 233-3968. • Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport 3099 Corvette Way • The Apron—A menu that spans wholesome SuperFoodsRx and contemporary Pacific Northwest cuisine. Breakfast 6:30am -11am; Lunch 11:30am – 5pm; Dinner 5pm – 10 pm; Lounge 5pm – 11pm. Call (604) 238-2105.

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Air Canada rouge inaugurated its non-stop seasonal service to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan from YVR on May 1, 2015. This service will operate up to five times weekly between Vancouver and Osaka for the peak summer travel period of May-October. This new route is the only non-stop flight between KIX and a Canadian airport and will continue to bolster YVR’s current service to Japan. YVR offers the most capacity and frequency to Japan of any other airport in Canada. “Just in time for our busy summer travel season, we are thrilled that Air Canada rouge has chosen YVR to expand its international route network with non-stop flights to Osaka,” said Craig Richmond, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. “At YVR, we pride

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(L-R) Renee Smith-Valade (Air Canada), Seiji Okada (Consul General of Japan), Kevin Howlett (Air Canada), Craig Richmond (YVR) and Hon. Naomi Yamamoto (Province of B.C.) are pictured after cutting the ribbon celebrating Air Canada rouge’s inaugural flight to Osaka, Japan at YVR on May 1, 2015.

ourselves on being the North American gateway to the AsiaPacific region and this new service reinforces that and further strengthens our air connections to Asia.” Japan and British Columbia have a long and significant history of cultural and economic links. As the world’s third-larg-

est economy, Japan offers B.C. businesses many opportunities to increase exports by taking advantage of its high demand for energy resources, raw materials, seafood and international education. Air Canada rouge’s new service will generate approximately $7.2-million in Gross Domestic Product, $4.5-million

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Aeromexico, Mexico’s flag carrier, will begin new daily non-stop service between YVR and Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City on December 9, 2015. The airline will operate a Boeing 737-700 aircraft with seat capacity for 124 passengers including 12 in Class Premier, Aeromexico’s Business Class cabin. “Aeromexico’s decision to fly to YVR further strengthens our position as the gateway hub between Asia and the Americas,” said Craig Richmond, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. “The new service will give businesses more options to reach customers in Mexico and throughout Latin America.” The new service will add 160 jobs to the B.C. economy and $9.9-million in Gross Domestic Product, $3.4-million in taxes and $2.9-million in wages to the province.

It will also provide opportunities for B.C. businesses to reach new customers, suppliers and investors throughout Mexico and Latin America. “Air connections between Mexico and Canada are essential to the growing mobility of citizens between both countries; the new Aeromexico flight from Mexico City to Vancouver will foster tourism, business and student travel in both directions,” said Claudia Franco Hijuelos, Consul General of Mexico in Vancouver. “Furthermore, competitive prices will enable Mexico’s global airline to tap

into growing demand.” Aeromexico offers connectivity to 45 destinations within Mexico and 16 destinations in Latin America. Flight AM696 will leave MEX daily at 6pm, arriving at YVR at 10:05pm the same day. Flight AM697 will leave YVR at 11:20pm, arriving at MEX at 7am the following day. The arrival time at YVR allows for convenient connections onward to Asian markets. Tickets for the new Aeromexico service are already on sale. For booking information visit aeromexico. com.

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Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business, Province of British Columbia. “Japan is an important tourism market for our province and the addition of non-stop YVROsaka flights will give travellers even more options to visit SuperNatural BC.” See YVR-OSAKA page 3

Record-setting sixth Skytrax Best Airport win

Skytrak Thank You Friday was a celebration of YVR’s sixth consecutive year of maintaining its #1 ranking as Best Airport in North America.

Last Month, YVR celebrated its record-setting sixth consecutive Skytrax win for Best Airport in North America with an in-terminal thank-you celebration. YVR team members, with the help of 55 employees from 11 organizations handed out 3,000 chocolate airplane lollipops, 2,500 YVR chocolates, 3,000 YVR lollipops and thousands of thank-you postcards to

YVR employees, passengers, partners and community members. Thank-you squads were deployed airside and in-terminal. The airplane lollipops, all of which were distributed by lunchtime, proved to be a hot commodity. The Airport Authority expressed thanks to everyone who participated in the celebration and to the 24,000 people who work and volunteer at YVR.

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ACROSS 1 Oval smooth-skinned fruit with a single pit 5 Savory jelly 10 Ski tow 14 Singer ____ Horne 15 A fish genus 16 French writer Victor ____ (1802-1885) 17 Something that arouses interest 19 Beige 20 Also 21 Appear 22 Dim 24 City in Sweden 25 Regenerated 26 One who accompanies 29 Rubber overshoe 30 Genus of the alewife or shad 31 Commenced 32 Gradual decline 35 Ice cream ____ 36 Magical symbols 37 A genus of crab 38 He is (contraction) 39 Strange or weird 40 Arabian country 41 Oar 43 Armour that protects the thigh 44 Coiffures 46 Pack to capacity 47 Dresser 48 Historical periods 49 Definite article 52 Supreme god (Norse mythology) 53 Enhancing well-being 56 Ancient unit of weight 57 4th month of the Jewish calendar 58 Website addresses 59 Wet spongy grounds 60 Cleverly 61 Main stem of a tree.

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DOWN 1 Small plot of land 2 Consort of Zeus (Greek mythology) 3 Archaic preposition meaning “To” 4 Deface 5 Rising up 6 Satisfied 7 Dainty or priggish 8 A variant of Esperanto 9 Units of luminous intensity 10 There is (contraction) 11 Certain cereal grain plants 12 Concur or consent 13 Circular 18 A Hindu deity 23 Unknown author (abbrev.) 24 Fail to win 25 African millet grass 26 Every single one 27 Fruit of the blackthorn bush 28 Plotting

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31 Large rounded outgrowths on a tree 33 Partiality

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40 Having some resemblance 42 Sporting venues 43 Cunning

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46 Wicker basket used to hold fish 48 Desire

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