October 16, 2017，The British Columbia Tourism Bureau (referred to as the BC Tourism Bureau) held the 2018 "Thousands of People Welcome the New Year in Vancouver, BC, Canada" project launching ceremony in Beijing on October 15th。This event is themed “New BC”，Ms. Maria Greene, Director of Global Marketing Partnerships, BC Tourism、Ms. Monica Leeck, Asia Market Development Manager、Mr. Jon Mamela, Chief Marketing Officer of Tourism Canada、Mr. Derek Galpin, China Representative of Canada Tourism Board、Ms. Jodie Hu, China Marketing Manager、Mr. Stephen Pearce, Vice President of Marketing at Tourism Vancouver、Mr. Bruce Okabe, CEO of Richmond Tourism Bureau、Mr. Paul Hawes, Marketing Director of Tourism Victoria、Mr. Raymond Ng, General Manager Asia of the Vancouver Airport Authority, attended together，With media friends、Industry partners and consumer representatives shared the background 188bet app of the “Thousands of People Welcoming the New Year in Vancouver, BC, Canada” project、Highlights of the trip，And BC’s rich festivals、Unique multiculturalism and many other exciting winter travel experiences。

High-level representatives from BC Tourism and various partners attended the launch ceremony

In recent years，Take your family to see the world、Going abroad for the Spring Festival has become a new travel trend for Chinese tourists。According to the 2017 Spring Festival holiday tourism market summary released by the China National Tourism Administration，188bet online sports betting Customer source，The outbound market extends from developed coastal areas and first-tier markets such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen to the inland areas of second- and third-tier cities。With the favorable policies of China and Canada、Increase in flights and destinations，The number of Chinese tourists visiting Canada and British Columbia is also growing。2018 is the China-Canada Tourism Year，In order to comply with the new travel trend of Chinese tourists、Better meet the needs of Chinese tourists celebrating the Spring Festival overseas，BC Tourism and Tourism Vancouver、Richmond Tourism Bureau、Victoria Tourism、Vancouver International Airport、Air Canada and domestic partners，Joined for the first time the "Thousands of People Welcome the New Year in Vancouver, BC, Canada" project。

During the Spring Festival in 2018，More than a thousand Chinese tourists will be led by cooperative travel agencies，Go to British Columbia for a 188bet app download Spring Festival themed trip lasting 7 to 14 days，Explore the natural scenery of each city one by one、Humanistic atmosphere、Petty bourgeoisie food and Spring Festival style，Fully appreciate the infinite charm of the integration and collision of Chinese and Western cultures。In "The World's Most Livable City" - Vancouver，Have a lively "New Year's Eve dinner"，Enjoy the New Year Parade with the sound of gongs, drums and firecrackers、Lion dance performance、Visiting the Spring Festival Temple Fair；Experience the thrilling "FlyOverTM Canada" 4D movie at Canada Place；Capilano Suspension Bridge, filled with a strong New Year atmosphere (Capilano Suspension Bridge & Park) will also be opened in advance on February 17 and 18, 2018 for Chinese tourists from afar，For tourists to take photos，Leave precious memories。New Times Square (Aberdeen Centre) in Richmond，Join the locals in the New Year countdown event，Watch live performances from Canadian Chinese Radio and New Era TV，Welcome the new year with laughter；Or visit the Chinese Spring Festival Cultural Exhibition and Flower and Gift Exhibition，Purchase various decorative items needed to celebrate the Spring Festival；You can also participate in the New Year wine celebration at Lulu Island Winery，The sommelier will lead visitors around the vineyard、Brewing workshop、Tasting Room，Gain more professional knowledge while tasting authentic wine。At McArthurGlen Vancouver Designer Outlet (McArthurGlen Vancouver)、Enjoy special New Year privileges at shopping 188bet online sports betting destinations such as World Duty Free at Vancouver International Airport，Bringing a sweet New Year blessing to relatives and friends。In the provincial capital Victoria，Visitors will also receive a courtesy call from the City of Victoria、Welcome letter signed by Tourism Victoria and BC Ferries，And a welcome gift package containing local specialties，Let tourists feel warm in a foreign country。

2018 "Thousands of people welcome the New Year in Vancouver, BC, Canada" itinerary highlights

Ms. Maria Greene, Global Marketing Cooperation Director of BC Tourism, said: “Canada and BC have rich and diverse tourism and vacation resources，With the arrival of China-Canada Tourism Year 2018，We look forward to providing more personalization for Chinese tourists、Diversification，Another ‘warm’ travel experience and product selection。This time，In response to the trend in recent years of Chinese tourists loving to travel with their families to celebrate the Spring Festival，We have specially launched the "Thousands of People Welcome the New Year in Vancouver, BC, Canada" project，Hope that on this special day，Through multiple routes that combine exotic customs with traditional Chinese culture，Let Chinese tourists appreciate the unparalleled winter charm of various cities in BC，Spend an unforgettable time in a foreign country、Chinese New Year with a stronger flavor！”

Ms. Maria Green, Global Marketing Cooperation Director of BC Tourism, gave a live speech

Also，To celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary，BC Tourism Bureau joins hands with "New Weekly" 188bet app download to launch the 2017 national tourism special issue "The Charm of Canada"。The reporter group visited Vancouver、Victoria、Whistler, Vancouver Island and other places，In-depth experience of BC’s unique customs and customs、Extraordinary natural scenery、Wonderful outdoor activities、Fragrant food and wine, etc.。Also interviewed 10 leading figures from various industries in BC，Including: former famous Canadian ice hockey player、Current Vancouver Canucks Hockey Team Chairman Trevor John Linden，Writer、Organic Agriculturalist Michael Ableman，Art collector Michael Audain, etc.，All the industry leaders tell their stories，Shared industry insights and life insights。

According to statistics,As of June 2017，The number of Chinese tourists visiting Canada this year has reached 275,604，The number of Chinese tourists visiting BC reached 142,641，An increase of 11 compared to the same period in 2016.9%。BC has now become one of the main gateways and destinations for Chinese tourists visiting Canada。