Where has your YLW Connection travelled to? WELCOMING INTERNATIONAL VISITORS
Over the winter season YLW had lots of international visitors in and out its doors. Some were here to visit family and friends, some came to ski and some flew in for special events such as the International Children’s Games and the Sparking Hill Resort Masters World Cup.
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1 K Johnson - showing off his copy of YLW Connection in Zihuatanejo 2 Sharon Leveque on the seawall in Kona, Hawaii where she’s having her coffee each morning
Tweet! Our Tweets, Facebook posts and other cyber feedback
I hate being stuck at the airport but if I have to I’m glad it’s at the Kelowna airport… it’s so nice and cozy and friendly @BrittyKaay, via Twitter
@ylwkelowna we love you too! We travel lots and you are hands-down, the best airport. Clean, friendly & straight forward @LaurenGaglardi, via Twitter @ylwkelowna all of you are great! Friendliest airport I’ve been to maybe ever. Glad to see you’re on Twitter too! @gracibelle, via Twitter
@ylwkelowna I always enjoy YLW Connection. Great stuff about Hope Air and was cool to see a story about Mark and KRS (Winter issue). #keepupthegoodwork @737AV8R, via Twitter
The flying public already pays too much in taxes and fees. I think this will cause people to consider other fee free destinations. Rob Crook, via Facebook regarding a discussion on a proposed “passenger inspection fee” the US congress is reviewing.
January 26 - 31, 492 athletes between the ages 12 to 15 and representing 38 cities worldwide flew to YLW with their coaches and family members to participate in the International Children’s Winter Games which were held in venues around Kelowna and at Big White Ski Resort.
Tourism Kelowna Information Kiosk volunteer B.J. Taylor (l) and Airport Ambassador Royce Higa (r) stand by to welcome arriving athletes for the International Games
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March 3 - 11, over 1100 athletes from 26 countries arrived at YLW to compete in the Masters World Cup at Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre in Vernon.
The airport is usually the first impression for visitors when they arrive in our region. Airport staff and volunteers ensure our guests feel the YLW Okanagan hospitality.
FLY TO EUROPE – SEE HOW EASY IT CAN BE!
Although non-stop flights from Kelowna International Airport to London or Frankfurt aren’t in place yet, YLW along with its airline partners wants to show you how easy it is to fly from Kelowna to Europe , and give you a chance to win a European vacation – with a flight to London and a trip to Paris up for grabs. YLW Spring to Europe, a free public information event, will be held in the airport terminal on Saturday, April 30 from 12- 4 pm. Parking for the event is free when you park in the short-term lot and bring in your parking stub in to be validated. Airlines, tour groups and travel agents will have booths set up and information sessions will be offered in the Airport Boardroom. Learn about travel options to the UK, France, Italy, Germany and more.
So how can you win one of the amazing prizes? The are two prizes and two different ways to enter:
First, Paris! Listen to Q103.1 and take part in their Make the Switch contest. All daily
qualifiers will be entered for the trip to Paris, France, and must be at the YLW Spring to Europe event on April 30 for a chance to win the prize. The Paris Prize Package includes tickets for two, departing from Kelowna International Airport with a connection in Vancouver or Calgary with Transat Holidays to Paris, plus airport/hotel transfers and a one week stay at the Hotel Le Royal in Paris. While you are on your trip, worry free airport parking at YLW is included.
Between now and April 30, YLW’s passengers and friends will also have three ways to enter their name for a trip for two to London England, including Air Canada flights from Kelowna, £500 in spending money and free airport parking. To enter the London contest: 1. Tweet us @ylwkelowna using the hash tag #YLW2LHR and tell us in 140 characters or less why you deserve to fly from YLW to LHR on Air Canada
2. Tell us in the same 140 characters or less on Facebook/
ylw.kelownaairport - remember to use #YLW2LHR - and don’t forget to ‘Like’ us if you haven’t already
3. Enter your name at the event on April 30 between 12 and 3:45 pm
For the London prize your name can be entered only once each on Twitter, on Facebook & at the event for a maximum of three entries per person. The winner of the prize package from Kelowna to London will be drawn at the end of the event on April 30 - you do not have to be at the event to win the London prize, but you must be able to claim your prize package from Kelowna Airport within two weeks of the draw.
Please note: Air travel from YLW to LHR on Air Canada is subject to blackouts and taxes/ fees must be paid by the contest winner. City of Kelowna employees and tenants employed at Kelowna International Airport are not entitled to enter the draw. The winners from each of the draws will be required to sign a waiver before accepting the prize package. Kelowna Airport has the right to use any of the entries and a photo of the winners of both prize packages in the summer issue of YLW Connection.
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