Meet Ray from LA. We love his chubby buddhas and lucky elephants, but opted for a bright, white Chihuahua we dubbed Cafuffle to help decorate the new Immedia HQ. Thanks Ray!

 

 

 

 

 

Grouse Mountain's witty and wonderful Andrea Scott takes a break from Acadian jigging to catch up with Laura and Heather of Immedia at Canada Media Marketplace in Los Angeles hosted by the Canadian Tourism Commission. 

The New York Sun’s Jamal Watson and New Jersey Courier-Post’s Dana Forde, flank COAST Restaurant’s Executive Chef Josh Wolfe on a recent Vancouver tour. Superb service, melt-in-your-mouth salmon, and toast-worthy BC wines – a special thanks to Glowbal Restaurant Group for pulling out all the stops!

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CBC-TV crew interviews famed Rodney Graham with his sculpture, Weathervane, commissioned by Qualex-Landmark. The weather cooperated for this unveiling soiree planned by Immedia PR in Vancouver last week.

 

 

 

 

David Curell, VP of Operations, Joie de Vivre Hotels, dinner at one of his favourite spots, Limon, Peruvian restaurant in San Francisco's Mission District. Great to see you, David! And thank you for a wonderful evening.

Jenny Block for Stone Magazine, New York freelance writer Cathay Che, Tourism Montreal’s Marie Jose Pinsonnault and Ottawa Life's Ron and Joan Donovon enjoy the breathtaking views from high atop the Olympic Observatory in Montreal last week as part of the Ocean Properties and Media Kitty annual familiarization trip.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Management and PR team of Loden Vancouver pose for a Penthouse-level pic during a recent hardhat tour of the building site. Vancouver's next proud new hotel is well on its way to celebrating its Spring 2008 debut. For updates, visit www.lodenvancouver.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On behalf of Rick Steve's, Ryan and Ashley attended the Canadian Tourism Commission dinner at the Ruins in Seattle this weekend. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RCMP officers with Heather Kirk and Laura Serena in New York's Bryant Park preparing to present a $40,000 Polar Bear Diamond to the lucky winner of a putting on ice contest supported by the Canadian Tourism Commission, Polar Bear Diamond and Channeluxe, a new Canadian luxury shop opening online in early 2008.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia (second from right) and her celebrating friends delight in ten years of Absolute Spa in Vancouver! A little Absolute pampering goes a long way with these famous Vancouver beauties.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actress and entrepreneur Lorraine Bracco of Sopranos fame with Immedia's Laura Serena in New York this week. Lorraine's Bracco Wines imports pinot grigos to amarones from nine different regions of Italy in New York. As well as Bracco olive oil out of Sicily. Laura was in the city promoting Mission Hill Family Estate. Both met at the Food Network's SWEET event.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tourism British Columbia's Janice Greenwood-Fraser and husband Scott Fraser of Granville Island peruse the local works at the Annual Liberty Art party in Vancouver. A full house, pear cocktails, painted models, tv crews and whosie-whos made for a fun and successful event.

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stylish, centred and savvy, the Metropolitan Hotels' PR Director Trina Hendry is snapped last week for a sit-down with Immedia's Laura Serena inToronto to talk shop and shopping...timely, given the Fashion Week frenzy of the day. 

Robin McClain Director of Media Relations for LA Inc., the Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts' Linda Beltran at the Society of American Travel Writers convention in Manchester recently.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Laura Serena's plane -- Royal Dutch Airlines -- was snapped on the runway in the flurry of excitment that welcomed her back to Vancouver. Smily face balloons, floral bouquets, tasty treats from the Glowbal Group to top of a wonderful patio lunch, hugs that levitated and more. Welcome home, Laura! Our bella!

Frank and Carol took to the Westin Bayshore ballroom for a Malaysian celebration following a recent news conference by the visiting Minister of Tourism, at the end of a media tour from New York to Toronto, Vancouver to LA. Thanks for coming out, just a few steps from the houseboat.

KOR Hotel Group's PR Director Daniel Guerrero from Los Angeles took in the Vancouver scene during a recent preview of Loden Vancouver's progress. From early morning jogs to float plane and Aqua bus rides to gourmet meals at C! Restaurant and Vancouver's best Chinese, it was all get up and go! He's spotted here at the revamped JJ Bean coffee bar in Granville Island's public market getting jazzed to keep pace. A highlight of the trip was a hard-hat tour of the property led by Edel Forristal, newly appointed General Manager, followed by lunch with the Canadian Tourism Commission and Tourism Vancouver media relations pros. Hurry back, Daniel!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Much loved David Curell (centre) bids Vancouver bye as he prepares to relocate to San Francisco with the Joie de Vivre Hospitality Group. Immedia's Laura Serena and the Loden crew snapped at his farewell do, not wanting to let go! Happy for you, David!

 

Media Kitty made its way to Montreal for the annual Lights and Laughter media trip co-hosted by Ocean Properties' Kerry Morrissey and Immedia's Morgan Sommerville. Along for the fun and fromage is Robin Esrock (right) of ModernGonzo.com. This future TV star will soon be spotted on ‘Word Travels’ coming to the Outdoor Life Network in Spring 2008. Here Robin meets Atwater Market’s head cheese.

Vancouver's very own James Bond (left) with Vancouver's own Daniel Craig. Go figure.