TOURISM SUN PEAKS TRADE NEWSLETTER Happy New Year! Welcome to what we’re anticipating to be our best year yet! While we had some cooler temperatures over the holiday period, the early season snow and strong opening ensured great conditions leading into the New Year. The long-term forecast continues to be favourable with plenty of light, dry flakes on the way. There is already a solid 140+ cm base, with 100% of the terrain open at Canada’s second largest ski area. Canada’s Alpine Village just got more Canadian! Joe Poutine is the newest culinary experience to open delivering classic Quebec-style and other exotic poutine concoctions. In addition, the Cahilty Creek Bar and Grill received a total makeover this fall, reopening as the Cahilty Creek Kitchen & Taproom. This slopeside restaurant now has expanded bar seating showcasing local beers and spirits including 16 new draft taps. Click here for more on our latest news. We look forward to working with you and showing your clients the best of what Canada has to offer. TORONTO TO KAMLOOPS DIRECT SUMMER FLIGHT Air Canada Rouge has announced a nonstop summer service from Toronto to Kamloops airport beginning June 2018. This new nonstop flight represents tremendous opportunity for growth in the Ontario market, allowing guests to leave Toronto and be in Sun Peaks in time to enjoy an afternoon in the mountains. SUN PEAKS RESORT RANKS #2 GLOBALLY An extensive survey of UK skiers and snowboarders recognized Sun Peaks as the second resort most likely to be recommended in the world. Published in September, The Ski Club of Great Britain 2017 Consumer Research Report details findings from over 12,000 respondents. The annual survey selected Sun Peaks as the leading Canadian Resort, second only to Breckenridge (USA) in the global listing. HOTEL UPGRADES IN SUN PEAKS Sun Peaks Lodge has just completed a major renovation to all bathrooms and replaced all mattresses throughout the hotel. The Coast Sundance Lodge installed new blinds in all rooms and replaced the majority of their bedroom furniture. Additionally, new hallway carpets and fresh paint was completed in both the Coast Sundance Lodge and Hearthstone Lodge. Upcoming: the Sun Peaks Grand announced they will complete a total remodel of all 221 guest rooms by the end of 2018. 5 WAYS TO EXPERIENCE SUN PEAKS AFTER HOURS After a full day of skiing most people are ready to kick back and relax with an après drink, a dip in the hot tub, or a delicious meal at one of our village restaurants. However, there are always a few hardy souls who can’t get enough time on the slopes. Find out how your clients can maximize every minute of their time in Sun Peaks after the lifts have closed. For more information, including co-op marketing, familiarization tours, and agent training, please feel free to contact us. Colin Brost, Director, Market Development Megan Nelson, Specialist, Market Development |