Sunday, December 19, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
For two weeks, the world’s eyes turn to Canada. An occasional series highlighting clips and trips that show off the best.
by CTC News Staff 18 February 2010
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From Australia to Asia, America to Europe, the 2010 Winter Games is keeping Canada top of mind around the world. Our country has been getting some great coverage (admittedly some not so great too, but you have to take the rough with the smooth).
The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has been assisting rights-holding broadcasters and other media to put their stories out, as well as showcasing Canada to the VIPs and dignitaries visiting these shores.
* American sportswriter Mary Carillo has just appeared on NBC’s TODAY Show discussing the “Polar Bear Pilgrimage” that she undertook last year. Carillo was one 14 international stars in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay chosen by the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) in collaboration with the CTC. Her trip to Churchill, MB, highlighted ecotourism and described the area as “the bear vacation destination.” Watch the video.
* The TODAY Show struck the honeylode again in its “TODAY’s Northern Exposure” section. Intrepid presenter Lester Holt headed into British Columbia’s beautiful wilderness in search of grizzly bears in their natural habitat. He was lucky enough to see a white spirit bear along the way. Watch the video.
* Last week, Michele McKenzie, CTC president and CEO, headed a CTC delegation escorting some of the crème de la crème of the meetings, conventions and incentive travel industry. The “G10 of meeting planners” had a special Olympic VIP tour of BC and the Games.
Highlights included Vancouver’s best sights; a train ride to Whistler on the Rocky Mountaineer to get to the thick of the action; a whistle-stop trip to Richmond, BC, for some speed skating; and some of the region’s best dining experiences. According to Andrew Clark, CTC’s vice president of Market Development (and who was also on the trip), the visiting international presidents and CEOs were blown away by their time in Canada.
| Search for images of Canada at our Digital Asset Management site.
From Australia to Asia, America to Europe, the 2010 Winter Games is keeping Canada top of mind around the world. Our country has been getting some great coverage (admittedly some not so great too, but you have to take the rough with the smooth).
The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has been assisting rights-holding broadcasters and other media to put their stories out, as well as showcasing Canada to the VIPs and dignitaries visiting these shores.
* American sportswriter Mary Carillo has just appeared on NBC’s TODAY Show discussing the “Polar Bear Pilgrimage” that she undertook last year. Carillo was one 14 international stars in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay chosen by the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) in collaboration with the CTC. Her trip to Churchill, MB, highlighted ecotourism and described the area as “the bear vacation destination.” Watch the video.
* The TODAY Show struck the honeylode again in its “TODAY’s Northern Exposure” section. Intrepid presenter Lester Holt headed into British Columbia’s beautiful wilderness in search of grizzly bears in their natural habitat. He was lucky enough to see a white spirit bear along the way. Watch the video.
* Last week, Michele McKenzie, CTC president and CEO, headed a CTC delegation escorting some of the crème de la crème of the meetings, conventions and incentive travel industry. The “G10 of meeting planners” had a special Olympic VIP tour of BC and the Games.
Highlights included Vancouver’s best sights; a train ride to Whistler on the Rocky Mountaineer to get to the thick of the action; a whistle-stop trip to Richmond, BC, for some speed skating; and some of the region’s best dining experiences. According to Andrew Clark, CTC’s vice president of Market Development (and who was also on the trip), the visiting international presidents and CEOs were blown away by their time in Canada.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Saturday, January 16, 2010
How you can help in Haiti
I don't know about you, but with the earthquake in Haiti
I found myself glued to the television and feeling rather helpless
in the face of all that devastation.
It's really hard to comprehend, not just that tens of thousands
have lost their lives, but that the living have virtually lost their
whole city. It will literally take generations to rebuild.
It kind of puts our small problems in perspective.
And it hopefully brings up the question, "What can I do?"
The answer is that you can make a donation. Perhaps you can do
more, but every single person can, at the very least, make a
donation that will go directly to aid in Haiti.
Below are links to a number of different trusted organizations that
will make sure your donation gets to Haiti and make a difference.
And even a small donation can help. I read yesterday that over
$50 Million has already been raised from small $5 to $10 donations
through cell phones and social media.
Here's a number of links that you can be assured will get your
money to Haiti. And, of course, fell free to donate to any other
reputable aid organization.
Habitat for Humanaity
Care
World Concern
Avaaz
I found myself glued to the television and feeling rather helpless
in the face of all that devastation.
It's really hard to comprehend, not just that tens of thousands
have lost their lives, but that the living have virtually lost their
whole city. It will literally take generations to rebuild.
It kind of puts our small problems in perspective.
And it hopefully brings up the question, "What can I do?"
The answer is that you can make a donation. Perhaps you can do
more, but every single person can, at the very least, make a
donation that will go directly to aid in Haiti.
Below are links to a number of different trusted organizations that
will make sure your donation gets to Haiti and make a difference.
And even a small donation can help. I read yesterday that over
$50 Million has already been raised from small $5 to $10 donations
through cell phones and social media.
Here's a number of links that you can be assured will get your
money to Haiti. And, of course, fell free to donate to any other
reputable aid organization.
Habitat for Humanaity
Care
World Concern
Avaaz
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
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