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Media Advisory - TODAY: PHOTO OPP - YVR to Welcome Record Breaking 25 Millionth Passenger


RICHMOND, BC, Dec. 18, 2018 /CNW/ - Today, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is set to welcome its record breaking 25 millionth passenger?two years ahead of previous trajectory. Please join us as we celebrate this milestone with our partners and airport community. Formal speaking remarks from Craig Richmond, YVR's President & CEO; Chief Wayne Sparrow, Musqueam Indian Band and Maria Greene, Director, Global Marketing Partnerships, Destination BC, will outline why increased passenger counts matter for the region and the province.

Formal remarks will be timed to coincide with the arrival of the 25 millionth passenger. A highly visual event is planned for their arrival, to include awarding a major prize, a ceremonial Musqueam welcome and other celebratory activities.

When:

Tuesday, December 18, 2018, 9:15 a.m.

Media registration begins at 9:00 a.m.



Where:

Vancouver International Airport, Link Building, Level 3 (located between the International and Domestic Terminals)



Who:

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Craig Richmond, President & CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority 


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Chief Wayne Sparrow, Musqueam Indian Band


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Maria Greene, Director, Global Marketing Partnerships, Destination BC

 



RSVP:

Media wishing to attend must RSVP with name and outlet by Tuesday, December 18 at 7 a.m. to [email protected].



Parking:

Please park in the short-term parkade on Level 1. Parking passes will be available at the media sign-in table.

 

SOURCE Vancouver Airport Authority


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