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Passengers flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in summer 2016 will have yet another new destination to choose from when Air Canada begins thrice-weekly service to Dublin, Ireland. This new non-stop service will operate between June 1 and October 8, 2016. “Air Canada’s strategic growth plans out of YVR continue to offer passengers exciting choices for travel, while creating new jobs, increasing access to global destinations and opening new markets for B.C. goods,” said Craig Richmond, president and CEO of Vancouver
The famous Liffey Bridge is a pedestrian bridge built in 1816 over the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland.
Airport Authority. “The new Dublin service will help fill the high demand for flights
to Europe during the busy summer travel season and will also offer a new opportunity
for British Columbia to showcase itself to arriving visitors from Ireland.”
New routes at YVR mean more jobs for British Columbians and these new Air Canada seasonal, non- -stop flights to Dublin will create 37 jobs at YVR and in nearby hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions. In addition, the new service will contribute $2.6-million to B.C.’s gross domestic product. “We’re excited to see YVR continue to grow with new routes and more flights, all of which translates to hundreds of new jobs for B.C.’s vibrant and growing tourism industry,” said Marsha Walden, CEO, Destination British Columbia. See DUBLIN page 3
McArthurGlen named World’s Best Outlet Centre
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McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport was recently recognized as the World’s Best Outlet Centre at the 20th annual MAPIC Awards ceremony in Cannes, France. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2014, MAPIC is the leading international retail property market group, hosting exhibitions, conferences and networking events targeting all types of retail property: city and shopping centres, factory outlets, leisure areas and transit zones. A total of 10 winners and four special awards were revealed during the prestigious MAPIC Awards Gala Dinner at the Grand Hyatt Cannes Hotel Martinez. The awards includ-
ed categories such as best new retail design concept, digital strategy and global expansion. The award-winning McArthur Glen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport opened earlier this year with some of the world’s most iconic brands, including Armani, Calvin Klein, Coach, Cole Haan, Hugo Boss, Ports 1961, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren and Tumi, with more great names to follow. The designer outlet is easily accessible via public transport, with Canada Line’s Templeton Station located across the street. Shoppers travelling from downtown Vancouver will be at the cen-
Caption: McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport wins World’s Best Outlet Centre Award.
tre in just over 20 minutes, while those coming from the airport will arrive in three minutes. Travel
between the airport and Templeton Station is free. See McArthurGlen page 2
VanDusen transformed for annual Festival of Lights The annual VanDusen Festival of Lights (FOL), sponsored by YVR, transforms the city centre’s landscaped botanical garden into a winter wonderland with colourful lights strewn around flower beds, trees, shrubs and decorations. This year, two more hectares of decorated space has been added to the 31st annual event, with one-million lights decorating the six-hectare
space nightly throughout December (closed December 25). New this year is Jardins de Paris. Stop by the Eiffel Tower to take a selfie and share on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #JardinsDeParis for a chance to win two tickets to Paris, courtesy of Air France and YVR. “With 106,000 visitors last year, FOL is one of
Vancouver’s most popular winter events and a holiday tradition for many,” said Vancouver Park Board vice chair Sarah Kirby-Yung. “This year, we’re pleased to offer two events for the price of one. All FOL tickets include free entry to Enchanted Nights at Bloedel Conservatory, the Park Board’s newest holiday event at Queen Elizabeth Park.” See VANDUSEN page 3
Visitors to Jardins de Paris at this year’s VanDusen Festival of Lights can enter to win two tickets to Paris, courtesy of Air France and YVR.
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