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   March/April 2009
You're Welcome Edmonton Nominee Interviews
Date: Thurs. March 19, Fri. March 20, Sat. March 21, and Mon. March 23
Time: Thurs. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Mayfield & Research Park) Thurs. 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Shaw only) Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (All Locations) Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Shaw only) Mon. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (All Locations)
Where: Shaw Conference Centre, Mayfield Inn & Suites, and the Edmonton Research Park
 
Industry Partner Breakfast Mixer
Date: Wed. March 25
Time: 8:00am – 9:30am
Where: Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel 10155 105 Street
Cost: $25(+GST) for Partners
$30(+GST) for Non-partners
 
You’re Welcome Edmonton Awards Gala
Date: Wed. April 22
Time: 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Where: Winspear Centre
 
You’re Welcome Edmonton Frontline Training
Date: Wed. May 27
Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Where: World Trade Centre Edmonton 9990 Jasper Avenue
Cost: $105 (+GST) for Partners
 
Reminders and RSVP links for all events will be sent out prior to the event date.

For more information on Industry Partner events contact Christine Merrick at Edmonton Tourism at (780) 917-7651 or cmerrick@edmonton.com. Her fax number is (780) 425-5283.

 
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Edmonton Festival City

Recent Activity for Edmonton Festival City in a Box presented by TransAlta



Festival City integration has recently been featured at travel shows in the United States, Edmonton Tourism’s AGM, Family Day, the Alberta Gift Show and the upcoming You’re Welcome Edmonton Awards Gala – this follows up on last year’s hugely successful gala celebration, performances this year will include The Be Arthurs, Firefly Theatre and Dance Alberta.

A highlight has included festival performers in Harbin, China as part of the Universiade Bid delegation where they joined Team Canada athletes in celebrating Canada’s multicultural heritage at Canada Night on March 16. World Champion hoop dancer Dallas Arcand with backup musician Curt Young and internationally renowned cellist Josephine van Lier accompanied members of Edmonton’s Universiade Bid Committee to Harbin, China.



Festival City Media Relations Program

This program continues with a monthly e-newsletter distribution to out-of-market media in national and international markets showcasing the festivals and other related product, providing story ideas, and raising destination awareness. Open rates have been maintaining at 30 per cent. The travel trade as well as the meetings group have also picked this up so our distribution has expanded further and now reaches travel agents, tour operators as well as association and executive planners. Results to-date have included content postings on select websites, increased ‘Edmonton’ search rankings on Google and Yahoo as well as media inquiries.



Live All Year at Edmonton International Airport

This program continues to build momentum, designed to transform the normal airport experience into a fun, vibrant experience by bringing live performances, interactive activities, and artistic displays to the terminal to promote Edmonton’s many festivals and special events.



If you would like more information on these programs contact Jenifer Christenson at jchristenson@edmonton.com or (780) 917-7890 and Chris Foster at cfoster@edmonton.com or (780) 969-0482.







In This Issue...
 
Edmonton Tourism – Working for You Regular Features
Meetings and Business Travel Cover Story
International Leisure Page 2
North American Leisure GETHR
Edmonton Events International TDR
Travel Media Partner Opportunities
Short-Haul Leisure People on the Go!
Edmonton Festival City Partner Tidbits
Industry & Visitor Services Upcoming Major Events
New Partners Partner Profile
Motion Pictures  











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