Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia (in white) flanked by her daughter and other supporters from her unflagging team at an awards ceremony applauding yet-another "best-spa" accolade. The Absolute Spa family gives a well deserved toast to Wendy at the recent Leading Spas of Canada gala reception at the Four Seasons Vancouver. Wendy was the proud recipient of the ‘Industry Service Award.’ Congratulations Wendy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

James Cronk, Vice President of Marketing and Resort Activities for Wesbild Holdings meets the media at the new Wesbild Centre in Vernon. Wesbild secured the arena naming rights last week as part of its growing presence in Vernon. Wesbild is best known in the area for Predator Ridge.

Global Television’s Aaron McArthur, Elaine Yong and Tony Clark enjoy the fine food and company at Tourism BC’s ‘BC Escapes’ media launch last week in Vancouver.

 

 

 

 

 

The spectacular $1.8-billion Bayview Residences development in Victoria is approaching its exciting topping off date this Spring for the premier tower. In an envious location in the Songhees neighbourhood, Bayview has remarkable vistas, amenities and style in a market co-developer Kenneth Mariash called undervalued compared to nearby Vancouver. United Airlines has just announced new direct Victoria-San Francisco routes that will lure more Californians north more often.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

David Foster performed this morning with his recently discovered Calgary talent at Science World thanks to Tourism Vancouver. This broadcast included performers from the upcoming Winterruption, shown nationally on CTV's Canada AM.

 

 

Husband Michael with Michele Dill of Alaska Airlines inflight magazine at the Ruins in Seattle for the Canadian Tourism Commission lobster dinner this past weekend.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Much loved Jill Killeen -- Public Relations director for Shangri-La -- and Laura Serena of Immedia PR, meet and catch up at the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver. A spectacular event marked the eagerly anticipated preview of Yew Restaurant.

 

 

 

 

 

Marquis Wine Cellars' John Clerides and Gala Events' Julia Watt kick back and relax after a wonderful evening of French wine and food at the annual fundraising event for women on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Congratulations on a successful evening for an important cause.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan holds the office of Honorary President, Japan Organising Committee for the “International Skills Festival for All, Japan 2007.” He is pictured here welcoming members of a Canadian delegation in Shizuoka this week. The World Skills Competition will be held in Calgary in 2009. What's not to love about the Tokyo Grand Hyatt? We'll be back!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Immedia's first client -- from ten years ago -- JCN Inc's Parmesh Bhatt and Heather Kirk snapped this week in Tokyo's Ginza District. Sake, shabu shabu and Christmas shopping! Great to see you Parmesh: our ichiban man in Japan!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Karen Laugeson, Jodi Williams and Melanie Macauley of Air New Zealand share a hug on the heels of the ceremonial welcome of their inaugural flight between Vancouver and Auckland that commenced November 2. The Spirit of the Haida Gwaii sculpture at YVR's international departures level drew crowds in the hundreds to witness the unique business and cultural exchange. This unprecedented event was a resounding success! Congratulations. 

 

 

Top-tier travel journalist John Lee and media relations maven Wendy Underwood of Tourism Vancouver make the scene in Manchester at the opening party for the Society of American Travel Writers Conference in the booming economic, cultural, and sporting corridor. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Canada-e-Connect e-Tourism Strategy Conference is coming up soon (November 7-9) and you can learn the scoop early during a Vancouver AM panel presentation about the strategic integration of e-marketing for tourism businesses. Hear Jens Thraenhart, Executive Director, Marketing Strategy & Customer Relationship Management for the Canadian Tourism Commission: 7:00-9:00 AM Empire Landmark Hotel - 1400 Robson Street October 12 Go here for deets and to register today.

Sandra Ngoh-Fonseka, Marketing Executive for Tourism Malaysia Canada took to the stage in Toronto for the travel trade dinner extravaganza in celebration of the country's 50 years of independence. Who knew Sandra was such a songbird!

Emad and Shannon Yacoub hosted a party to remember -- the opening of Italian Kitchen -- in Vancouver for friends, members of the media and loyal clients recently. With the support of wonderful sponsors, the affair was one to remember. Best wishes for wonderful success and memorable meals at Italian Kitchen.

Vancouver media personalities Coleen Christie, Andrew Morrison and Deana Lancaster made the scene at the opening party for Italian Kitchen. With Ferarri sponsorship and the Glowbal Group backing, it's all about good times, Italian style, in the heart of Vancouver. Thanks to all who came out for the launch event.

Immedia helped organize a street team for Air New Zealand, which took Vancouver's Pride Parade by thunderstorm. Its troupe of merry men dished out sweet "Pinky" bars from New Zealand and detailed information about the new Vancouver to Auckland direct flights starting in Fall. The banner on the airline's float featured a bungee jumper and the slogan, "We'll take you where it's really raining men."

Snapped here last night are journalists Amanda Ross and Charlene Rooke at the Sanafir Restaurant & Lounge Champagne and Shoes charity fashion show -  by Moet Chandon, B2 and Absolute Spa -- with proceeds to the BC Cancer Foundation. Urban Rush's Fiona Forbes hosted the sole-ful soiree.

Tourism Vancouver VP, Communications Walt Judas with Immedia PR's Laura Serena last night in Vancouver's Yaletown celebrating the launch of Oasis Hong Kong, a new airline with direct flights between Vancouver and Hong Kong.

Veranda Beach, a new and luxurious collection of lakefront cottages are now available for holiday rentals and an additional 30 cottages are becoming available for sale. At a recent preview event in Kelowna last week sales and marketing team members welcomed prospective purchasers with minty mohitos and a VIP look-in at what's in store for Oroville! Ashley Craig and Shauna Merritt hosted the celebration.