Rendezvous ’92 Receives Funding For Alaska Highway Celebration
Northern BC communities gain Western Diversification Fund support up to 405000 for Rendezvous ’92 a year long 285 million marketing drive marking the 50th anniversary of the Alaska Highway the project runs from Mile O Dawson Creek to Delta Junction Alaska over 2278 kilometers with Tourism North coordinating the international campaign.
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Western Diversification Fund
Frank Oberle
Prince George- Peace River
Charles Mayer
AHSBC
Mile O
Dawson Creek
Yukon
Delta Junction
Alaska
Vancouver
Ahs-Bc
Alberta
Northwest Territories
Rendezvous
Tourism North
Anti Speeding Campaign Launched In British Columbia
ICBC and BC police launch a joint speed awareness drive August 25 to September 7 to curb speeding, a factor in over 17 percent of BC injuries and fatalities in 1989. Inspector Harold Brittain notes speeding injuries and deaths rise as alcohol factors fall relative to speed.
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ICBC
BC Police
Police
Harold Brittain
BC Police Advisory Committee
Ministry of Solicitor General
New Survey Shows 4 Billion Tourism Revenue in BC
Ella Fraser of Peace River Alaska Highway Tourist Association reports statistics from Victoria indicating BC tourism revenues for 1989 reached 4 billion, up 500 million from 1988. The study, funded by ERDA Tourism Agreement, surveyed visitors with detailed trip diaries. BC logged 14.6 million overnight visitors, 7.6 million from out of province, with overseas entries rising. hotel occupancy 69.7 percent, accommodations 674 million, restaurants up 8 percent, campgrounds 2.3 million visits. Frasers: outlook positive, 3 to 5 percent annual revenue growth forecast, stronger Northeastern BC due to Rendezvous 92. US market growth seen via package tours, wilderness and golf resorts.
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Ella Fraser
Peace River
Alaska Highway Tourist Association
Victoria
ERDA
British Columbia
Hong Kong
Japan
United Kingdom
Australia
West Germany
Fraser
Canada
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Jody Yanyk
Chetwynd
Hudson's Hope
Tumbler Ridge
Moberly Lake
Jackfish Lake
East Pine
Hasler Flats
51St Street
Pioneer Place
P.O
B.C
Fox
Maureen
Killian' Gammon
Nita Flack
Sue Houde
Patsy Girard Hudson's
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Canadian Community Newspaper Association
British Columbus & Yukon
Chetwynd Echo
Silk Impressions
Hospital Road
RCMP
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