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Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Experience Whistler like a local with Whistler Rewards

Whistler, B.C. – Experiencing Whistler like a local has never been easier thanks to Whistler Rewards. Available to BC and Washington residents only, the Whistler Rewards loyalty programs provides access to exclusive member benefits and deals when guests book their getaways to Whistler.

“The Whistler Rewards program offers exclusive deals on accommodations, activities, and events,” says Lindsay Leathem, sales and marketing manager at Whistler.com. “It’s an incredible loyalty program for guests looking to elevate their getaways with added value though unlocking a world of exclusive whistler.com deals and perks.”

With new rewards added regularly, each month members are notified of deals and perks directly to their inbox. In the past, special monthly offers have included things like free Fresh Tracks tickets, free entry to Cornucopia events, free tickets to Vallea Lumina, and even Visa gift cards.

Along with deals and monthly extras, members also receive priority access to speak with reservation agents at the Whistler.com call centre. Last but not least, for every fifth night of hotel bookings members accumulate through whistler.com, they’ll receive a $50 credit towards their next stay.

“As locals, our BC and Washington guests understand how special Whistler is, from its breathtaking views to its endless line up of year-round experiences,” says Tory Kargl, director of Whistler.com and the Whistler Visitor Centre. “We wanted a way to recognize that shared passion and loyalty and Whistler Rewards is our way of saying thank you to our closest and most loyal customers.”

Signing up for Whistler Rewards is easy and free for BC and Washington State residents. Guests can visit whistler.com/rewards to sign up and to book their Whistler experiences with confidence. With the best price guarantee, Whistler.com, the official central reservations for Whistler, offers one-stop shopping with the largest selection and no booking fee for accommodation or activities. Travel consultants at Whistler.com are based in Whistler, with the call centre located in the heart of Whistler Village. Call 1.800.944.7853 to request a no-obligation quote or visit whistler.com for more details and offers.

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Whistler is Canada's premier year-round leisure and meeting destination located in the Coast Mountains 120 kilometres (75 miles) north of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Consistently rated the top ski resort in North America, Whistler was the Host Mountain Resort of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The resort offers an extensive range of accommodations totaling 10,000 bedrooms among 24 hotels as well as townhomes, condos, B&Bs and chalets. Whistler also boasts more than 100 restaurants and bars, 200 retail shops, 25 spas and countless activity options from world-renowned skiing and snowboarding, mountain biking and golf, to hiking, rock climbing, and watersports. The Resort Municipality of Whistler is home to a diverse community of more than 10,000 permanent residents.

Tourism Whistler is the member-based marketing and sales organization representing Whistler, operating the Whistler Conference Centre, Whistler Golf Club, Whistler Visitor Centre, as well as 1.800.944.7853 and whistler.com - Whistler's official source for visitor bookings and information. 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.

Media can visit whistler.com/media for Whistler facts, media releases, story starters, local personality profiles and access to images and B-roll.

Broadcasters: Whistler now has the capability to take you live with our enhanced fibre network. The significantly expanded network of more than 200 kilometres of fibre optic cabling throughout the resort allows instant transmission of HD signals to any location at any time. Details on how to access, and book the fibre are available on our media site.

Media Contact

Michelle Fernandes
Coordinator, Communications
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E: mfernandes@tourismwhistler.com

Bree Eagles
Coordinator, Travel Media
T: 604.938.2718
E: beagles@tourismwhistler.com

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