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  <title
    type="text">Destination British Columbia</title>
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    type="text">Contains the last 20 releases</subtitle>
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    type="text">Copyright 2018, Destination British Columbia</rights>
  <updated>2018-06-28T22:30:07Z</updated>
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    <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/06/28/1531438/0/en/Destination-BC-Launches-New-Travel-Planning-Website-HelloBC-com-is-the-perfect-tool-for-summer-vacation-inspiration-and-ideas.html</id>
    <title
      type="text">Destination BC Launches New Travel Planning Website: HelloBC.com is the perfect tool for summer vacation inspiration and ideas</title>
    <published>2018-06-28T22:30:07Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-03T01:19:25Z</updated>
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      type="html"><![CDATA[<p>VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June  28, 2018  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Destination BC has introduced the next evolution of <a href="https://www.hellobc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title=""><strong>HelloBC.com</strong></a>: an immersive, content-rich, and thoroughly captivating consumer website that brings the province’s unique personality and diverse experiences to life. The website launch comes as the summer holiday season kicks-off, providing visitors and residents alike with a visually impactful and technologically intuitive resource to plan their trip to and within BC.</p>]]></content>
    <dc:identifier>1531438</dc:identifier>
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    <dc:contributor>Destination British Columbia</dc:contributor>
    <dc:modified>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 22:29 GMT</dc:modified>
    <dc:subject>Product / Services Announcement</dc:subject>
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    <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/06/28/1531396/0/en/Destination-BC-named-Marketer-of-the-Year-By-BC-Chapter-of-the-American-Marketing-Association.html</id>
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      type="text">Destination BC named Marketer of the Year By BC Chapter of the American Marketing Association</title>
    <published>2018-06-28T20:52:32Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-03T01:19:25Z</updated>
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      type="html"><![CDATA[<p align="left">VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June  28, 2018  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Destination British Columbia has earned the coveted title of Marketer of the Year by the BC Chapter of the American Marketing Association (BCAMA). The organization outshone strong competition to secure the honour, which recognizes the most innovative, attention-catching and results-oriented initiatives executed by BC marketers.<br></p>]]></content>
    <dc:identifier>1531396</dc:identifier>
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    <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher>
    <dc:contributor>Destination British Columbia</dc:contributor>
    <dc:modified>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 20:52 GMT</dc:modified>
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  <entry>
    <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/05/31/1515123/0/en/Destination-BC-announces-three-year-Base-Funding-for-Visitor-Services-Network.html</id>
    <title
      type="text">Destination BC announces three-year Base Funding for Visitor Services Network</title>
    <published>2018-05-31T18:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-03T01:19:25Z</updated>
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      type="html"><![CDATA[<p align="justify">VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May  31, 2018  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last year, British Columbia welcomed 5.7 million international visitors – an increase of 3.3% or 181,700 more visitors up from 2016. As tourism numbers continue to rise, so does the need to ensure visitors are receiving exemplary visitor information when and where they need it.</p>]]></content>
    <dc:identifier>1515123</dc:identifier>
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    <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher>
    <dc:contributor>Destination British Columbia</dc:contributor>
    <dc:modified>Thu, 31 May 2018 18:30 GMT</dc:modified>
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    <dc:subject>Company Announcement</dc:subject>
    <dc:keyword>#BCTourism</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>#BCTourismMatters</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>#TourismWeek</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>British Columbia</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>Tourism</dc:keyword>
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    <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/05/28/1512766/0/en/BCTourismMatters.html</id>
    <title
      type="text">#BCTourismMatters</title>
    <published>2018-05-28T18:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-03T01:19:25Z</updated>
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      type="html"><![CDATA[<p align="left">VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May  28, 2018  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From May 27 to June 2, businesses, associations, and tourism organizations across British Columbia will celebrate Tourism Week.<br></p>]]></content>
    <dc:identifier>1512766</dc:identifier>
    <dc:language>en</dc:language>
    <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher>
    <dc:contributor>Destination British Columbia</dc:contributor>
    <dc:modified>Mon, 28 May 2018 18:30 GMT</dc:modified>
    <dc:subject>Company Announcement</dc:subject>
    <dc:keyword>#BCTourismMatters</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>#BCTourism</dc:keyword>
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    <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/03/07/1417884/0/en/Media-Advisory-Destination-BC-to-present-at-annual-Tourism-Industry-Conference-in-Kelowna-Thursday-March-8.html</id>
    <title
      type="text">Media Advisory: Destination BC to present at annual Tourism Industry Conference in Kelowna,Thursday March 8</title>
    <published>2018-03-07T19:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-03T01:19:25Z</updated>
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      type="html"><![CDATA[<p align="left">VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March  07, 2018  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- <a href="https://www.destinationbc.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Destination BC">Destination BC</a> will be delivering its annual tourism industry update at the 2018 BC Tourism Industry Conference in Kelowna, on March 8.<br></p>]]></content>
    <dc:identifier>1417884</dc:identifier>
    <dc:language>en</dc:language>
    <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher>
    <dc:contributor>Destination British Columbia</dc:contributor>
    <dc:modified>Wed, 07 Mar 2018 19:00 GMT</dc:modified>
    <dc:subject>Calendar of Events</dc:subject>
    <dc:keyword>#BCTIC</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>#BCTourismMatters</dc:keyword>
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    <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/02/17/1357718/0/en/Media-Advisory-Special-Chinese-New-Year-Celebration-Kicks-Off-2018-Canada-China-Year-of-Tourism-Activities.html</id>
    <title
      type="text">Media Advisory: Special Chinese New Year Celebration Kicks-Off 2018 Canada China Year of Tourism Activities</title>
    <published>2018-02-17T01:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-03T01:19:25Z</updated>
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      type="html"><![CDATA[<p align="left">VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb.  16, 2018  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- <a href="https://www.destinationbc.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Destination BC">Destination BC</a> and several BC tourism partners are hosting a special Chinese New Year dinner on <strong>Saturday, February 17, 2018 </strong>to launch the 2018 Canada-China Year of Tourism in British Columbia.  The event will include nearly 300 Chinese tourists, as part of a tourism promotional activity in support of this special year.<br></p>]]></content>
    <dc:identifier>1357718</dc:identifier>
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    <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher>
    <dc:contributor>Destination British Columbia</dc:contributor>
    <dc:modified>Sat, 17 Feb 2018 01:00 GMT</dc:modified>
    <dc:subject>Company Announcement</dc:subject>
    <dc:keyword>#BCTourismMatters</dc:keyword>
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    <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/11/15/1193693/0/en/Destination-British-Columbia-selects-Noise-Digital-as-their-lead-strategic-marketing-partner.html</id>
    <title
      type="text">Destination British Columbia selects Noise Digital as their lead strategic marketing partner</title>
    <published>2017-11-15T17:55:19Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-03T01:19:25Z</updated>
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      type="html"><![CDATA[<p>VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov.  15, 2017  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The thriving tourism market in BC just became even louder.  After a highly competitive agency review, Destination British Columbia has selected Noise Digital as its new lead agency.<br></p>]]></content>
    <dc:identifier>1193693</dc:identifier>
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    <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher>
    <dc:contributor>Destination British Columbia</dc:contributor>
    <dc:modified>Wed, 15 Nov 2017 17:55 GMT</dc:modified>
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    <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/11/13/1185295/0/en/Canada-s-West-Marketplace-Trade-Show-Brings-Western-Canada-to-the-World.html</id>
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      type="text">Canada’s West Marketplace Trade Show Brings Western Canada to the World</title>
    <published>2017-11-13T16:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-03T01:19:25Z</updated>
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      type="html"><![CDATA[Premier event to sell the best of BC and Alberta tourism product to the world <pre>Premier event to sell the best of BC and Alberta tourism product to the world</pre>]]></content>
    <dc:identifier>1185295</dc:identifier>
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    <dc:contributor>Destination British Columbia</dc:contributor>
    <dc:modified>Mon, 13 Nov 2017 16:00 GMT</dc:modified>
    <dc:subject>Trade Show</dc:subject>
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    <dc:keyword>#BCTourismMatters</dc:keyword>
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    <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/05/26/1334549/0/en/Opinion-Editorial-from-Destination-BC-and-the-Tourism-Industry-Association-of-BC-BC-Tourism-Matters.html</id>
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      type="text">Opinion Editorial from Destination BC and the Tourism Industry Association of BC: BC Tourism Matters</title>
    <published>2017-05-26T18:53:31Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-03T01:19:25Z</updated>
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      type="html"><![CDATA[<p align="left"><span class="mw_region">VANCOUVER, BC</span><span>--(Marketwired - May 26, 2017) - </span>From May 28 to June 3, businesses, associations, and tourism organizations across the province will celebrate Tourism Week. The tourism industry is a powerful force in British Columbia: approximately 19.7 million overnight visitors vacation in BC each year, contributing $15.7 billion in revenue annually to the provincial economy. Tourism touches every part of our province and has become one of BC's leading business sectors. This week is an important time to recognize not only the economic benefits this industry brings to British Columbia, but also the cultural and social contributions tourism delivers.</p>]]></content>
    <dc:identifier>1334549</dc:identifier>
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    <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher>
    <dc:contributor>Destination British Columbia;Tourism Industry Association of BC</dc:contributor>
    <dc:modified>Wed, 07 Feb 2018 03:41 GMT</dc:modified>
    <dc:keyword>#BCTourismMatters</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>#Tourism</dc:keyword>
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    <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/03/22/1334546/0/en/Destination-BC-takes-the-world-on-a-journey-through-BC-s-wilderness-with-Google-Maps-and-BC-Journeys-a-new-inspirational-marketing-platform.html</id>
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      type="text">Destination BC takes the world on a journey through BC's wilderness with Google Maps and BC Journeys, a new inspirational marketing platform</title>
    <published>2017-03-22T00:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-03T01:19:25Z</updated>
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      type="html"><![CDATA[<p><span class="mw_region">VANCOUVER, BC</span><span>--(Marketwired - March 21, 2017) - </span>Destination BC is putting British Columbia on the map, literally. Through a partnership with Google, stunning imagery from BC's wild places has been added to Google Maps, complemented with interviews with BC locals, imagery, drone footage, immersive 360° video, and featured businesses on the new BC Journeys platform <a href="http://www.bcexplorer.com/journeys" rel="nofollow" title="www.bcexplorer.com/journeys">www.bcexplorer.com/journeys</a>. </p>]]></content>
    <dc:identifier>1334546</dc:identifier>
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    <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher>
    <dc:contributor>Destination British Columbia</dc:contributor>
    <dc:modified>Wed, 07 Feb 2018 03:41 GMT</dc:modified>
    <dc:keyword>#BCTourismMatters</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>Tourism</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>#ExploreBC</dc:keyword>
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    <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/03/20/1334542/0/en/Launch-of-BC-s-Google-Trekker-Footage-and-New-Digital-Tourism-Platform.html</id>
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      type="text">Launch of BC's Google Trekker Footage and New Digital Tourism Platform</title>
    <published>2017-03-20T23:21:07Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-03T01:19:25Z</updated>
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      type="html"><![CDATA[<p><span class="mw_region">VANCOUVER, BC</span><span>--(Marketwired - March 20, 2017) - </span>Please join Destination BC and representatives from Google and BC tourism partners on <strong>Tuesday, March 21 </strong>for the launch of BC's Google Street View Trekker footage and a new immersive tourism marketing platform that includes the treks, video, drone footage, 360° video, stories and photography from these treks. </p>]]></content>
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    <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher>
    <dc:contributor>Destination British Columbia</dc:contributor>
    <dc:modified>Wed, 07 Feb 2018 03:41 GMT</dc:modified>
    <dc:keyword>#BCTourismMatters</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>Tourism</dc:keyword>
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    <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/02/24/1334539/0/en/2017-Tourism-Industry-Awards-Recipients-Announced-at-Gala-Event.html</id>
    <title
      type="text">2017 Tourism Industry Awards Recipients Announced at Gala Event</title>
    <published>2017-02-24T05:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-03T01:19:25Z</updated>
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      type="html"><![CDATA[<p><span class="mw_region">VICTORIA, BC</span><span>--(Marketwired - February 24, 2017) - </span>Destination BC and the Tourism Industry Association of BC announced the winners of the 2017 BC Tourism Industry Awards at a gala event this evening at the Victoria Conference Centre.</p>]]></content>
    <dc:identifier>1334539</dc:identifier>
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    <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher>
    <dc:contributor>Destination British Columbia</dc:contributor>
    <dc:modified>Wed, 07 Feb 2018 03:41 GMT</dc:modified>
    <dc:keyword>#BCTIC</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>#BCTourismAwards</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>#BCTourismMatters</dc:keyword>
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  <entry>
    <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/02/22/1334535/0/en/Media-Advisory-2017-BC-Tourism-Industry-Awards.html</id>
    <title
      type="text">Media Advisory: 2017 BC Tourism Industry Awards</title>
    <published>2017-02-22T20:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-03T01:19:25Z</updated>
    <link
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      type="html"><![CDATA[<p><span class="mw_region">VICTORIA, BC</span><span>--(Marketwired - February 22, 2017) - </span> On the heels of a record setting year, tourism businesses and organizations from around British Columbia will descend on Victoria this Thursday evening for the 2017 BC Tourism Industry Awards Gala, sponsored by Destination British Columbia. </p>]]></content>
    <dc:identifier>1334535</dc:identifier>
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    <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher>
    <dc:contributor>Destination British Columbia</dc:contributor>
    <dc:modified>Wed, 07 Feb 2018 03:41 GMT</dc:modified>
    <dc:keyword>#BCTourismAwards</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>#BCTIC</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>#BCTourismMatters</dc:keyword>
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  <entry>
    <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/02/08/1334531/0/en/Skiing-and-Snowboarding-becomes-a-BC-Family-Day-tradition.html</id>
    <title
      type="text">Skiing and Snowboarding becomes a BC Family Day tradition</title>
    <published>2017-02-08T23:08:10Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-03T01:19:25Z</updated>
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      type="html"><![CDATA[<p><span class="mw_region">VANCOUVER, BC</span><span>--(Marketwired - February 08, 2017) - </span> On Monday, February 13, BC residents can ski and ride for half price at participating ski areas in celebration of BC Family Day. This offer is a partnership between 27 BC ski areas and the Canada West Ski Areas Association (CWSAA) to make family snow sports more accessible to all British Columbians.</p>]]></content>
    <dc:identifier>1334531</dc:identifier>
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    <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher>
    <dc:contributor>Destination British Columbia</dc:contributor>
    <dc:modified>Wed, 07 Feb 2018 03:41 GMT</dc:modified>
    <dc:keyword>#BCFamilyDay</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>#ExploreBC</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>#BCTourismMatters</dc:keyword>
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  <entry>
    <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/01/11/1334527/0/en/Royal-Visit-put-BC-in-spotlight-for-millions-of-consumers-around-the-world.html</id>
    <title
      type="text">Royal Visit put BC in spotlight for millions of consumers around the world</title>
    <published>2017-01-11T17:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-03T01:19:25Z</updated>
    <link
      rel="alternate"
      href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/01/11/1334527/0/en/Royal-Visit-put-BC-in-spotlight-for-millions-of-consumers-around-the-world.html" />
    <content
      type="html"><![CDATA[<p><span class="mw_region">VANCOUVER, BC</span><span>--(Marketwired - January 11, 2017) - </span> When the world watched Prince William, Kate Middleton and their two young children visit British Columbia in 2016, Destination BC gathered story ideas and itineraries to reach media outlets across the globe to tell BC's story, share the experiences the Royal Family enjoyed and encourage travellers to follow in their royal footsteps. Now, BC's tourism industry appears to be on the verge of reaping the benefits.</p>]]></content>
    <dc:identifier>1334527</dc:identifier>
    <dc:language>en</dc:language>
    <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher>
    <dc:contributor>Destination British Columbia</dc:contributor>
    <dc:modified>Wed, 07 Feb 2018 03:41 GMT</dc:modified>
    <dc:keyword>#royalvisit</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>#explorebc</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>#BCTourismMatters</dc:keyword>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/11/16/1334525/0/en/Victoria-British-Columbia-to-Host-2017-Canada-s-West-Marketplace.html</id>
    <title
      type="text">Victoria, British Columbia to Host 2017 Canada's West Marketplace</title>
    <published>2016-11-16T19:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-03T01:19:25Z</updated>
    <link
      rel="alternate"
      href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/11/16/1334525/0/en/Victoria-British-Columbia-to-Host-2017-Canada-s-West-Marketplace.html" />
    <content
      type="html"><![CDATA[<p><span class="mw_region">VICTORIA, BC</span><span>--(Marketwired - November 16, 2016) - </span> Victoria, British Columbia, has been chosen to host one of Western Canada's premier travel trade shows, the 2017 <em>Canada's West Marketplace</em><em><sup>®</sup></em>.</p>]]></content>
    <dc:identifier>1334525</dc:identifier>
    <dc:language>en</dc:language>
    <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher>
    <dc:contributor>Destination British Columbia</dc:contributor>
    <dc:modified>Wed, 07 Feb 2018 03:41 GMT</dc:modified>
    <dc:keyword>#exploreBC</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>#BCTourismMatters</dc:keyword>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/11/14/1334522/0/en/Destination-BC-Helps-to-Bring-Arc-teryx-Film-to-Ski-Enthusiasts-around-the-World.html</id>
    <title
      type="text">Destination BC Helps to Bring Arc'teryx Film to Ski Enthusiasts around the World</title>
    <published>2016-11-14T18:51:38Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-03T01:19:25Z</updated>
    <link
      rel="alternate"
      href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/11/14/1334522/0/en/Destination-BC-Helps-to-Bring-Arc-teryx-Film-to-Ski-Enthusiasts-around-the-World.html" />
    <content
      type="html"><![CDATA[<p><span class="mw_region">VANCOUVER, BC</span><span>--(Marketwired - November 14, 2016) - </span> Destination BC is working with BC-based clothing brand Arc'teryx to bring their film series, <em>A Skier's Journey</em>, to ski enthusiasts around the world. Directed by BC-based filmmaker and photographer Jordan Manley, the series follows professional skiers who traverse mountains and experience local culture around the world. The final episode, <em>Crossing Home</em>, features the team's return home to the Coast Mountains of British Columbia.</p>]]></content>
    <dc:identifier>1334522</dc:identifier>
    <dc:language>en</dc:language>
    <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher>
    <dc:contributor>Destination British Columbia</dc:contributor>
    <dc:modified>Wed, 07 Feb 2018 03:41 GMT</dc:modified>
    <dc:keyword>#explorebc</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>#BCtourismmatters</dc:keyword>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/10/14/1334517/0/en/Destination-BC-Tourism-Marketing-Committee-Call-for-Applications.html</id>
    <title
      type="text">Destination BC Tourism Marketing Committee: Call for Applications</title>
    <published>2016-10-14T20:53:53Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-03T01:19:25Z</updated>
    <link
      rel="alternate"
      href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/10/14/1334517/0/en/Destination-BC-Tourism-Marketing-Committee-Call-for-Applications.html" />
    <content
      type="html"><![CDATA[<p><span class="mw_region">VANCOUVER, BC</span><span>--(Marketwired - October 14, 2016) - </span>Destination BC is issuing a call for applicants to serve on its Tourism Marketing Committee (TMC) for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2017. Terms have expired for six (6) members, one from each of BC's tourism regions: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains; Vancouver Island; Thompson Okanagan; Cariboo Chilcotin Coast; Northern BC; and the Kootenay Rockies. </p>]]></content>
    <dc:identifier>1334517</dc:identifier>
    <dc:language>en</dc:language>
    <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher>
    <dc:contributor>Destination British Columbia</dc:contributor>
    <dc:modified>Wed, 07 Feb 2018 03:41 GMT</dc:modified>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/09/01/1334513/0/en/Destination-BC-s-New-Video-Lets-Viewers-Ski-BC-in-Virtual-Reality.html</id>
    <title
      type="text">Destination BC's New Video Lets Viewers Ski BC in Virtual Reality</title>
    <published>2016-09-01T21:16:33Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-03T01:19:25Z</updated>
    <link
      rel="alternate"
      href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/09/01/1334513/0/en/Destination-BC-s-New-Video-Lets-Viewers-Ski-BC-in-Virtual-Reality.html" />
    <content
      type="html"><![CDATA[<p><span class="mw_region">VANCOUVER, BC</span><span>--(Marketwired - September 01, 2016) - </span>Imagine skiing down a BC mountain on a bluebird day. Now travellers can with Destination British Columbia's The Winter Within: Whistler Blackcomb 360 Ski Video, a newly released, interactive three-dimensional video of BC's ski experience.</p>]]></content>
    <dc:identifier>1334513</dc:identifier>
    <dc:language>en</dc:language>
    <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher>
    <dc:contributor>Destination British Columbia</dc:contributor>
    <dc:modified>Wed, 07 Feb 2018 03:41 GMT</dc:modified>
    <dc:keyword>#VR</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>#ExploreBC</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>#SkiBC</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>#BCTourismMatters</dc:keyword>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <id>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/08/03/1334509/0/en/New-Trip-Planning-Tool-Inspires-Travellers-to-Move-Beyond-the-App-and-exploreBC.html</id>
    <title
      type="text">New Trip Planning Tool Inspires Travellers to Move Beyond the App and #exploreBC</title>
    <published>2016-08-03T17:50:21Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-03T01:19:25Z</updated>
    <link
      rel="alternate"
      href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/08/03/1334509/0/en/New-Trip-Planning-Tool-Inspires-Travellers-to-Move-Beyond-the-App-and-exploreBC.html" />
    <content
      type="html"><![CDATA[<p><span class="mw_region">VANCOUVER, BC</span><span>--(Marketwired - August 03, 2016) - </span>Got "vacation envy" over a friend's travel posts? Wish you were there, too? Yearning for new adventures in BC but not sure where to start? </p>]]></content>
    <dc:identifier>1334509</dc:identifier>
    <dc:language>en</dc:language>
    <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher>
    <dc:contributor>Destination British Columbia</dc:contributor>
    <dc:modified>Wed, 07 Feb 2018 03:41 GMT</dc:modified>
    <dc:keyword>Instagram</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>marketing</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>tourism</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>BC</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>British Columbia</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>travel</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>explore</dc:keyword>
    <dc:keyword>social media</dc:keyword>
  </entry>
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