2009 Vancouver Official Travel Planner Guide - (Page 2) Photography: Skyline ©Weaver/Denise Chambers; Fireworks behind Inukshuk ©TVan/Dannielle Hayes Perfect Setting Vancouver’s Top Accolades! Named Top Canadian Destination by Travel Weekly For the fifth consecutive year, readers of the influential U.S. travel trade publication Travel Weekly have selected Vancouver as the top Canadian destination in their annual Readers Choice Awards. The for Natural and Urban Attractions With its pristine surroundings, stunning natural setting, thriving urban atmosphere and cosmopolitan spirit, Vancouver stands alone as the perfect travel destination. When your clients arrive in Vancouver, they’ll be eager to experience all the good things they’ve heard about the city — catching a glimpse of the majestic peaks right next to the shore, tasting unique West Coast cuisine and soaking in the city’s profoundly cosmopolitan vibe. With all that awaits them in Vancouver, the task of planning their itinerary is a bit of a vicarious pleasure. As you set out to learn all there is to know about travelling to Vancouver, the city’s unique blend of urban attractions and spectacular natural surroundings will come alive both for you and for your clients. One thing you can count on is that Vancouver will live on as a vivid memory in the minds of your clients long after they’ve enjoyed their last view of Stanley Park. As a travel professional, you can’t go wrong sending your clients to Vancouver, and you can’t find a better way to get acquainted with the city than through Tourism Vancouver. Vancouver Again Ranked “Most Livable City” Vancouver has once again topped the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Global Liveability Ranking. The organization reviewed 132 cities worldwide on stability, health care, culture, environment, education and infrastructure. Following Vancouver in the rankings were Melbourne, Vienna, Perth, Toronto and Adelaide. A Natural Choice When it comes to spectacular settings, Vancouver has no equal. It’s a sophisticated metropolis, but it’s also an outdoor playground surrounded by water, mountains and forests. In Vancouver, thrilling adventure finds a home in stunning scenery and enchanted coastal rainforests. Inside the city, protected places like Stanley Park, with its dense forests of towering cedar and fir trees, provide an oasis in the city where plants and trees thrive. Meanwhile, the city’s coastal setting and mild climate give residents and visitors a chance to enjoy sailing, whale watching, kayaking and fishing year-round — all just minutes from downtown. Vancouver Among Top 10 Restaurant Cities in the World Food & Wine magazine rated Vancouver as one of the top 10 cities in the world for its restaurant scene, joining cities such as New York, Paris and Tokyo. One of Top Cities for Quality of Life In its annual quality of living survey, Mercer Human Resource Consulting again rated Vancouver third in the world. The analysis was based on an evaluation of 215 cities using 39 quality of living criteria including social, economic and environmental factors; personal safety and health; education; transport; and other public services. An Urban Experience With its irresistible blend of cultures, Vancouver is a vibrant, energetic city that’s welcoming to everyone and inspiring to all. Offering fabulous festivals, exciting nightlife and remarkable restaurants, it’s the perfect place for clients who want to savour the urban excitement of a world-class city. Best Walking City in Canada Vancouver has been recognized as the 2008 Best Walking City in Canada by the Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine. Factors contributing to Vancouver’s ranking include natural beauty, extensive parks and the city’s transportation plan, which makes walking one of the top transportation priorities. International Flavour Famously cosmopolitan, Vancouver draws people from all over the globe who often decide to settle here permanently, bringing their own unique traditions to the city’s cultural life. The result is a diverse local population, thriving cultural attractions, exciting neighborhoods, every type of cuisine imaginable and an international flavour that permeates the city and delights visitors. 2 t o u r i s m va n c o u ve r. c o m / t ra d e http://tourismvancouver.com/trade
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