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Thursday, June 25, 2020

Whistler invites visitors to Adventure Differently this summer

Click to Tweet: Whistler is ready to welcome back visitors with new guidelines and safety protocols in place to help us all adventure responsibly this summer. #OnlyInWhistler #AdventureDifferently

Whistler, B.C. – With British Columbia officially in Phase 3 of the province’s Restart Plan, Whistler is ready to roll out the welcome mat and is inviting visitors back to the resort. With new guidelines and safety protocols in place, visitors are invited to keep their passion for the mountains alive this summer, while still respecting the current situation by exploring responsibly and interacting considerately.

“Now that provincial health authorities have lifted their recommendation against non-essential travel, we are very much looking forward to welcoming our guests back to Whistler,” says Barrett Fisher, President & CEO of Tourism Whistler. “This will be the ultimate staycation summer in BC – and Whistler, with its wide open spaces, pristine natural environment and variety of outdoor activities, is an ideal destination for those looking to plan a summer getaway.”

Everything visitors love about Whistler is still available this summer season, with many ways to explore from peak to valley, but at reduced capacities to assist with social distancing. To help visitors plan their trip and understand the “new normal” in the resort, a new Doors Open Directory is available on whistler.com. The Whistler Doors Open Directory provides up-to-date information about what is open in Whistler and details how businesses are upholding the highest of standards in health and safety for all.

“The safety of our guests, residents and staff is our number one priority as we reopen our community to tourism,” adds Fisher. “We want our visitors to feel safe and secure when planning their trip and to understand the Whistler they know and love is still here for them, but is operating at a slightly different pace.”

Planning ahead will be the key to getting the most out of a getaway this summer, so Whistler is encouraging all visitors to do their research. Many businesses and experiences in the resort will have modified operations this summer, and while many restaurants, pubs and cafes are open, capacity will be limited so visitors should make reservations, or consider dining during non-peak times. Grabbing takeout and dining al fresco at a park or lake is another great option. The Whistler Insider blog on whistler.com is full of useful know before you go content to help with trip and activity planning.

With international travel restrictions still in place, Whistler is encouraging BC residents to spend more time in the resort this summer to get the most out of their Whistler experience. From hiking and outdoor activities, to relaxing at the lakes and exploring shopping, dining and cultural attractions in Whistler Village, travellers will need more than a weekend to fit it all in. Visitors are also encouraged to visit midweek when the resort is typically quieter and there is good value to be found on accommodation.

To help entice visitors, Whistler is offering summer vacation deals, including a $50 Adventure Voucher for anyone who books a three night stay or longer, and midweek hotel room rates from $93 CAD. Whistler is also offering flexible cancellation policies to help visitors book their summer getaways with confidence. Details are available at whistler.com.

Additional COVID-19 information and resources for travellers interested in planning a trip to Whistler this summer is available at whistler.com/covid, and to learn more about the guidelines and changes Whistler is asking of everyone who spends time in the resort this summer, visit whistler.com/summer.

Book a Whistler getaway with confidence at www.whistler.com. 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, so they can provide first-hand experience and knowledge about the resort. 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 with more than 10,000 bedrooms among more than 135 hotels, townhomes, condos, B&Bs and chalets. Whistler also boasts more than 200 restaurants and bars, 200 retail shops, 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 12,000 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.WHISTLER and whistler.com – Whistler’s official source for visitor information and booking. As the convention and visitors bureau for the Resort Municipality of Whistler, Tourism Whistler represents more than 8,000 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 Contacts

Tourism Whistler

Michelle Fernandes
Coordinator, Communications
T: 604.938.2726
E: mfernandes@tourismwhistler.com

Joanne Clark
Coordinator, Travel Media
T: 604.938.2751
E: jclark@tourismwhistler.com

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