Tourism Whistler and Visa invite visitors to get a taste of Whistler with “Dine & Unwind”
Tourism Whistler and Visa extend a special invitation to “Dine & Unwind” at Whistler’s premier restaurants and hotels. From November 25 to December 15, participants will be among the first to usher in the winter season in true Whistler style. Dine & Unwind restaurants will entice visitors with with fixed price menus, while Whistler’s distinctive range of accommodations beckon with the finest hospitality at special package rates.
“Dine & Unwind gives visitors and locals alike a chance to experience Whistler’s restaurants and accommodations at an excellent value,” says Shivauna Brown, Director of Advertising, Promotions & Partnerships, Tourism Whistler. “Whether you’re here to inaugurate the 2004/05 ski season or to simply dine and unwind, this is a prime opportunity to get a taste of all that Whistler has to offer,” adds Brown.
Dine & Unwind showcases a wide range of Whistler’s popular restaurants inviting diners to enjoy fixed price menus priced at $20 and $30 Cdn. Twenty dollar menus are available at Après, Crepe Montagne, La Brasserie des Artistes, Milestones Whistler, Thai One On and Whistler Cooks. Thirty dollar menus are presented by Après, Araxi, Bearfoot Bistro, Caramba Restaurante, Il Caminetto di Umberto, La Bocca, Milestones Whistler, Quattro, Trattoria di Umberto, The Wildflower Restaurant, and Zeuski’s. Patrons are advised to book directly with preferred restaurants referencing Dine & Unwind, and present a Dine & Unwind voucher to redeem the special menu price. Vouchers are available at participating restaurants and can also be accessed, along with menu descriptions, at www.tourismwhistler.com/dine
Tourism Whistler’s partner Visa sweetens the meal with the VISA® Dine & Unwind Contest. From November 25 to December 15, British Columbia residents paying for special Dine & Unwind meals using their VISA card receive a ballot to enter the contest. To be eligible, guests simply complete the ballot and return it to their server. Winners will receive one of two Grand Prizes, each composed of two nights’ accommodation and two $75 gift certificates for the Whistler Dine & Unwind restaurants of the winners’ choice. Full contest details are available at www.tourismwhistler.com/dine
“Dine & Unwind is a great way to experience the world class dining and accommodations that Whistler has to offer,” says Erica Yoshida, Senior Product Manager, Visa Canada Association. “And as an added bonus, we’re delighted to offer Visa cardholders the chance to win a great prize with the VISA Dine & Unwind Contest.”
Visitors can make a weekend of it and take advantage of a Winter Getaway 2-Night/2-Day ski package. From November 25 to December 23, guests stay from $251 Cdn ($193 US) per person based on double occupancy; room rates start at $119 Cdn / $92 US per unit per night. Rates are exclusive of fees and taxes, and are subject to availability. Reservations are available at 1-866-307-7079.
About Visa
As “The World’s Best Way to Pay®” VISA cards are the leading payment brand in the world. Twenty-one thousand financial institutions worldwide rely on Visa’s processing system, VisaNet®, to facilitate approximately $3 trillion (USD) in annual transaction volume with virtually 100 per cent reliability. Visa has unsurpassed global acceptance at more than 20 million locations including more than 840,000 ATMS. Within Canada, 25 Member financial institutions have issued over 24 million VISA cards, accounting for $122 billion in annual sales volume in 2003. Website: www.visa.ca
About Tourism Whistler
Tourism Whistler is the member-based marketing and sales organization representing Whistler, and operating the TELUS Conference Centre at Whistler, the Whistler Golf Club and tourismwhistler.com, the Official Site of Whistler. As the convention and visitors bureau for the Resort Municipality of Whistler, Tourism Whistler represents more than 7,000 members who own, manage and operate properties or businesses on resort lands including hotels, restaurants, activity operators and retail shops.
November 30, 2004
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