In 2012, the UN World Travel Organization (UNWTO) calculated that global tourism had reached a record breaking one billion travellers in the year. British tourist, Mrs Dale Shepard-Floyd arriving in Spain was symbolically revealed as the world’s 1 billionth tourist on December 13, 2012. With a billion people packing a suitcase and travelling there are…
Author: Jay Minter
Top Grossing Movies of 2012
The holidays are a big season for movie going, with big movies opening and big ticket sales ringing in the new year. Box Office Mojo totals up the box office each year and here’s the domestic and international tally for the year. Domestic Box Office: 1 Marvel’s The Avengers – $623,357,910 2 The Dark Knight…
Top Grossing Concert Tours of 2012
As 2012 draws to a close, it’s time to tally up the totals from the year’s big headlining concert tours. As one would expect, the top tours are those names that can pack in the stadiums. Coincidentally the top 3 tours all held the same number of shows, 72, with each of them having a…
Say Thanks with Esme Winter Note Cards
The presents are unwrapped, the leftover turkey is ready for sandwiches to recover from the Boxing Day shopping madness. Now take a moment to say thank you for the gifts, sure an email is polite but why not make it special with a unique notecard from Esme Winter Paper Products. A design graduate of University…
Happy Christmas, Everyone!
Wishing you and yours all the very best for the most Merry Christmas!
Noodle Mania 2013
Looking for a great last minute gift for the Foodie on your list? Can’t face braving the crowds in the Mall, why not give them a ticket to Van Foodster’s next food event, the first of 2013, Noodle Mania. A new event concept, similar to Van Foodster’s already popular Tasting Plates Vancouver events, which engaged…
Vancouver Christmas Market crowns first X-Mas Factor Winner
The Vancouver Christmas Market added a new feature for its 3rd year, X-Mas Factor, a talent competition showcasing Vancouver’s undiscovered talent. Frankie Cena has been crowned the first X-Mas Factor winner during Saturday’s Finale, with his rendition of “Grown Up Christmas List”. Runner-up prizes were awarded to Monica Song, who sang “This Christmas”, and Stephen…