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based “VA Victory ’04” to launch a voter registration drive during the awards show to encourage the Hip Hop & R&B community to register and vote. The UIMA’s will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2004 at the Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, VA.

In the unique partnership, the UIMA’s and VA Victory ’04 will collaborate to afford the predominately African-American audience, who come to see the award nominees and top industry honorees, the opportunity to register to vote prior to the October 4th deadline. Additionally, as part of the initiative, VA Victory ’04 will staff an exhibit, which will provide voter education and insight on this year’s candidates for public office, allowing the newly registered voters a chance to make an informed decision on Election Day.

“This partnership is just another example of our concerted effort to reach deep within the African-American community to further empower and facilitate the enfranchisement and participation of those who have a high stake in the outcome of this election,” states Opel Elmore Simmons III, VA Victory ’04′s Base Vote Director.

Hosted by BET Comic View favorite, Queen Aishah, the 2004 UIMA’s will feature a night filled with electrifying performances and special recognition of the best in independent music and an all-star list of honorees. The 2004 UIMA’s will roll out the red carpet to pay tribute to an impressive parade of industry icons including; Cathy Hughes for “Radio Entrepreneur of the Decade”, Tim Reid for “Entertainment Entrepreneur of the Decade”, Susie Kay for “Community Activist of the Decade”, Eve for “Entertainment Role Model of the Year”, Donnie Simpson for “Radio Personality of the Decade” and Stacy Lattisaw for “Independent Pioneer of the Decade”.

Actor Tray Chaney of the HBO hit series “The Wire” will lead an all-star line up of celebrity presenters as independent artists compete for top billing in categories including Album and Single of the Year for Go-Go, Gospel, Hip-Hop, Jazz, R&B/Soul, Reggae and Rock/Pop. Other award categories include DJ Of The Year, Independent Film of the Year, Music Video Of The Year, Producer Of The Year, and the “Ron Wilch Fashion” Designer Of The Year.

The awards will kick off with a spectacular showcase featuring free style battles, live performances, an exhibit hall and exclusive give-a-ways. The highlight event, 2004 Urban Independent Music Awards, will also feature the highly-anticipated Independent Fashion Premier 2004; culminating top designers in the fashion industry for one of the industries hottest fashion shows.

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(PRWEB) February 15, 2012

GraphicMail CEO Nicholas Eckert recently visited the company’s fastest-growing franchise in Beijing, to discuss issues regarding email delivery, marketing and product requirements for the Chinese marketplace.

Since its launch in 2009, GraphicMail China’s sales numbers have been consistently above initial forecasts by about 20-30%, with an additional 50-75% growth estimated for 2012.

Partnered with NewEnlighten Business & Information Consulting Co. Ltd, GraphicMail is one of the top international players in the Chinese emailing space, with over 80% of the franchise’s clientele situated within Beijing and further efforts in place to promote expansion to Shanghai and the Guangzhou region.

From a market placement perspective, NewEnlighten’s Director Jason Wang sees the strengths of GraphicMail to be that the company offers relationship-based services that are tailored to local clients and that there are opportunities for additional services that extend beyond what is offered in other countries: “The most important thing to survive in China is to build strong relationships with market stakeholders, such as suppliers, the government and key clients. Sometimes these relationships can be so influential that when you are bidding against another company which is offering a lower quality product at a higher price, you will still lose the contract simply because the buyer always chooses whoever they have the best relationship with. To clients, having a good relationship means they get exclusive special deals, one-on-one sales with 24/7 support, surprise presents for important holidays, and so on. The key to succeeding in the Chinese market is to learn these relationship skills as quickly as possible.”

In order to make GraphicMail’s offering more competitive in China, NewEnlighten has added a consulting service, which consists of registering and managing domains, building websites, managing email campaigns and providing analysis of email marketing reports.

Given the ironclad restrictions of the country’s internet laws, Western-based digital operators face several challenges in synchronizing day-to-day processes with China-based partners:

Standard data-sharing applications such as Google Docs and Dropbox are not accessible in China, since these are blocked along with social networks such as Facebook, Yammer and Twitter. Only government approved and regulated alternatives are available nationally, which has forced GraphicMail to seek other methods of transferring corporate and franchise information to NewEnlighten.

The search engine marketing landscape is also different to what Western companies are accustomed to; NewEnlighten reports that SEO is virtually non-existent, instead, paid advertising on Google-equivalent search engine “Baidu” is a widely favored practice, with videos uploaded primarily to Baidu-owned “Qiyi” and rival channel “Youku” as substitutes to outlawed Youtube.

Client communications and on-boarding of new prospects is also highly differentiated from GraphiMail’s Western methods of communication, with online self-help centers of no interest to Chinese clients – who rely solely on direct access to the vendor via personal interaction. Standard public relations and content marketing practices are also not applied by the Chinese franchise, due to the nature of their unique acquisition of new business via personal leads and relationship-reliant networks.

Says GraphicMail CEO Nicholas Eckert: “Chinese mailing practices are different from the US and Europe. While there are Internet usage and anti-spam laws there is a cultural passiveness about the inbox, with recipients rarely complaining about spam. There is an opportunity to educate Chinese firms on how email marketing return on investment is directly impacted through by obtaining permission and proper list management.”

GraphicMail’s strategy for the coming year is to make further investments in China and to pursue a number of key markets; including ecommerce enterprises, mobile-reliant real estate companies and electronic direct marketing businesses.

About GraphicMail

Quattro Internet Solutions (Ltd) t/a GraphicMail is a hosted email marketing solution which lets users design beautiful emails, manage contact lists and track their campaign performance. The platform provides seamless email marketing and publishing features that are easy and affordable enough for small businesses, but powerful enough for large companies looking for a corporate-scale solution. GraphicMail has been used by customers such as, Shell, the American Medical Association and Dell Empower since 2002. The product is available in 10 languages and is represented by over 17 offices globally.

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Residence Inn Atlanta Cumberland Hotel

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) February 01, 2012

Residence Inn Atlanta Cumberland Hotel has undergone a major renovation of its 130 guestrooms and lobby space, transforming this hotel in Smyrna into unique spaces designed to enable guests to work and relax at their own pace. Unique amongst Smyrna extended stay hotels, the multi-functional zones provide travelers with flexibility and offer stylish décor to warm and welcome.

“When on the road for an extended period, our guests look for space to stretch out, to maintain their life’s pace and restore their energy,” said Katie Tyson, vice president of brand management for Residence Inn. “Our room and lobby designs offer a seamless blend of comfort and functionality that allows them to settle in and thrive.”

One of the most comfortable and inviting Cumberland Center hotels, the Residence Inn has improved its guestrooms and overall guest experience. Spacious residential-style guestrooms and suites feature a unique layout where guests can live, work, eat and sleep. Contemporary and stylish, the rooms at this Smyrna extended stay hotel highlight bold colors and modern furnishings. The full kitchens come complete with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxurious bathrooms, deluxe signature bedding, 37-inch television and high-speed internet are all elements that allow guests to feel comfortable and productive while traveling.

The public area’s multi-functional space, upscale design and latest technology is inviting for social gatherings as well as informal meetings. The warm and friendly lounge area provides high-definition television and free wireless Internet for those who want to relax or connect with friends and family. Private studies are also available for those looking for a quiet retreat.

Outdoor spaces at this Cumberland Center hotel are transformed into open-air living rooms with comfortable atmosphere, a large barbecue grill and relaxing music to help guests unwind. The entire exterior of the hotel features fresh paint, plus new siding and roofing. Offering complimentary hot breakfast every day, featuring a variety of quality items and healthy alternatives, Residence Inn helps guests prepare for the day ahead.

About Residence Inn by Marriott

Residence Inn by Marriott is a moderately priced extended stay brand that helps guests to thrive on long stays. Spacious suites with full kitchens offer the comforts of the modern home, while associates provide intuitive service with a unique touch. With more than 600 properties in North and Central America and the Caribbean, Residence Inn is Marriott’s second largest lodging brand with more than 150 hotels on the way. Residence Inn participates in the company’s award-winning Marriott Rewards® program, which enables members to earn their choice of points toward free vacations or frequent flyer mileage in their preferred airline program for dollars spent at more than 3,100 Marriott hotels.

For more information or reservations, call the Residence Inn Atlanta Cumberland hotel directly at 770-433-8877, the Residence Inn toll-free number at 800-331-3131, a travel agent or visit the Web site at http://www.residenceinn.com


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San Jose, California (PRWEB) February 14, 2012

Follow us on LinkedIn – Soccer and baseball are the most popular forms of sports in the world. Sports industry is expanding at an enormous rate across the globe. Commercialization in the sports industry is attributed to the wide accessibility of sports leagues and games. In the North American region, National Football League, Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, and National Hockey League are the most successful professional sports franchises. The professional soccer league is one of the most successful franchises in Japan. The Japanese soccer league (J-League) operates as an independent business in Japan.

Additionally, many of these commercial companies also utilize the venue of each game to generate profits. Sports broadcasting companies are counted among the major players in the sports industry. Even the high rates of sports telecasting rights and lower ratings of most sports did not affect the television domain. For instance, in the US, most of the NFL teams charged higher broadcasting rights, as compared to the teams from other leagues. Additionally, NFL also allowed the DirecTV satellite deal worth US$ 2.0 billion. Baseball is the other form of sports, which is benefited from broadcasting in the sports industry.

Sports clubs cover a diverse sector, including clubs such as soccer, baseball, basketball, rugby, hockey, golf, Formula 1, cricket, and other forms of sport. Rising overhead costs are a cause for concern for sports organizers who find it a challenge to maintain profitability, despite the huge popularity of sports such as soccer, basketball, and baseball. Escalating stadium costs, player fees, and taxes are some of the expenses that are eating into the organizers’ profits.

Sports related tourism is an annual US$ 51 billion industry. The Middle Eastern nations, such as Dubai and UAE, are conducting several sporting events, such as Skiing, Formula 1, Golf, Equestrian events and others in order to consolidate the region’s position as a travel destination. The sports clubs and promoters market is a mature concept in North America and Europe, and an evolving industry in the Asia-Pacific region. Major endorsement deals and corporate sponsorship is widely prevalent in western nations, however, the concept is not as widespread in the Asia-Pacific zone where it is still a gradually increasing phenomenon.

The research report titled “Sports Clubs & Promoters: A Global Outlook” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers a rudimentary overview of the industry, highlights latest trends and demand drivers, in addition to providing statistical insights. Regional markets elaborated upon include the United States, Europe, Germany, The United Kingdom, Asia, Singapore, among others. The report offers a compilation of recent mergers, acquisitions, and strategic corporate developments. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of companies worldwide.

For more details about this comprehensive industry report, please visit –

http://www.strategyr.com/Sports_Clubs_and_Promoters_Industry_Market_Report.asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a leading publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company currently employs over 800 people worldwide. Annually, GIA publishes more than 1300 full-scale research reports and analyzes 40,000+ market and technology trends while monitoring more than 126,000 Companies worldwide. Serving over 9500 clients in 27 countries, GIA is recognized today, as one of the world’s largest and reputed market research firms.

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Valentines Day Card for Bus Driver

San Ramon, CA (PRWEB) February 09, 2012

Greeting Card Universe, the world’s largest greeting card store, announces its collection of 16,500 original and hard to find cards for Valentine’s Day. With just another step in establishing their stronghold in the greeting card market, specializing in uncommon and non-traditional greeting cards, Greeting Card Universe is delighting even the choosiest of consumers aspiring to find the perfect card.

Pulling out all the stops this year by offering a selection of over 16,500 Valentine’s Day cards worth swooning over, Greeting Card Universe offers the traditional and expected cards exchanged between sweethearts. However since Valentine’s Day is not reserved only for romantic love, Greeting Card Universe also boasts Valentine’s Day cards for family members and relations outside of the traditional family circle like mail carrier, dog groomer, pen pal, babysitter, coach, deployed military servicemen and servicewomen, co-workers, two dads or moms and even from the family pet just to mention a few. Love is a universal language so international consumers will find a selection of Valentine’s Day cards in German, Pinyin, Spanish, French, Dutch and many more languages.

Noteworthy cards certainly not found in local card store with over 100 designs to choose from in each collection: For those not feeling the love Greeting Card Universe has a selection of Anti-Valentine’s Day cards also known as Vinegar Valentines. Wanting to profess their love anonymously secret admirers find refuge at Greeting Card Universe with Secret Valentine cards and with Valentine’s Day as perhaps the most popular day of the year for marriage proposals, hopeless romantics will find “Will you Marry Me?” Valentine’s Day cards at Greeting Card Universe befitting their betrothed.

Greeting Card Universe’s traditional and niche offerings of over 530,000 cards gives nod to the importance of choice and personalization in today’s marketplace and stays true to its tagline “any card imaginable.” Shares Mindy Rosso-Gaemi, Community Manager at Greeting Card Universe, “Greeting Card Universe has become many shoppers’ go to source for any kind of greeting card. Once shoppers discover the variety of cards that we offer they contest they’ll never shop for cards anywhere else. We’re creating passionate fans not just loyal customers.”

Shoppers can personalize the inside of all cards at Greeting Card Universe with their own text and photo. Additionally custom greeting cards can be created within 48 hours at no additional cost by requesting changes or a totally new design from their artist community of over 4,500 freelance artists from around the world.

“Nothing makes a card more personal than your own photo and Valentine’s Day cards are no different. Valentine photo cards remain very popular this year in addition to cards featuring adorable animals, valentine cards for kids, funny valentine’s day cards and timeless vintage valentine cards,” notes Rosso-Gaemi.

“Coming off of big sales of uncommon card giving holidays like Groundhog Day and Chinese New Year we are already seeing strong sales of Leap Year Day, Persian New Year cards and St. Patrick’s Day cards. Although the traditional card giving holidays like Valentine’s Day bring steady sales we’ve embraced the long tail occasions and holidays which are steadily becoming our bread and butter,” concludes Rosso-Gaemi.

About Greeting Card Universe

Greeting Card Universe (http://www.greetingcarduniverse.com) is a division of BigDates Solutions, a private company that provides consumers with unique, personalized services for any holiday or occasion. Greeting Card Universe is the world’s largest paper greeting card store, offering an unlimited selection of custom greeting cards, invitations, and note cards. BigDates Solutions is the leading provider of Online Reminder Service Solutions, powering gift-reminder services, including 1800Flowers.com and FTD.com. The company is also the owner of Birthday Calendar, a Facebook application with over 43 million installs.

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Denver, CO (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center announces a special treat for moms Mother’s Day weekend. A perfect Mother’s Day gift idea is a stay at the AAA 4-Diamond luxury hotel on May 6 or 7 that includes one complimentary dinner for mothers in Altitude Restaurant. Guests celebrating a Mother’s Day getaway with this restaurant special simply enter or ask for offer code: MOMDIN when booking their overnight reservation.

This value-added premium complements the lavish Mother’s Day buffet featured in Altitude Restaurant on May 8th. Though not included with the overnight stay, guests enjoy a selection of entrees, carving stations and omelets made-to-order as well fresh, hot waffles and an abundant array of appetizers and desserts. The Mother’s Day buffet is served from 11:00AM-3:00PM and is priced at $ 35 per person for adults; $ 14.50 for children ages 6-12 while children 5 and under dine free. Reservations are recommended and may be made by calling (303) 486-4434 or by visiting Opentable.com.

Hyatt Regency Denver is located just one block from the 16th Street Mall in the heart of the Mile High City and a short stroll to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Mother’s Day weekend, Buell Theater features 9 to 5: The Musical and the Colorado Ballet performs Cinderella at Ellie Caulkins.

Reservations for Hyatt Regency Denver may be made by visiting denverregency.hyatt.com or by calling toll-free (800) 233-1234 and using offer code: MOMDIN. The special Mother’s Day dining offer is valid May 6th and 7th, 2011 only and is subject to availability; limit of one complimentary dinner per occupied room per stay. (It does not include alcoholic beverages, tax or gratuity.) Other restrictions may apply.

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Local children welcome a cyclist in Laos

Chattanooga, Tenn. (PRWEB) February 09, 2012

Travelers holding onto New Year’s resolutions to “see the world” and “save money” can still do both through BikeToursDirect, which features nearly 300 bicycle tours in 40 countries worldwide. About a third of the one-week tours cost less than $ 1,000.

The company, which represents nearly 60 local overseas bicycle tour operators, has added 11 new countries and 30 new tours for the 2012 season. After focusing on Europe for its first eight seasons, BikeToursDirect has now expanded to Asia, South Africa, North America and the Pacific Islands. Recent additions include Belarus, Cambodia, Laos, Tibet, Jordan, Mexico, Canada, Bhutan, Cyprus, and Nepal, with more countries to be added throughout the year.

Biketoursdirect.com features detailed information on each tour including dates, prices, daily programs, tour highlights, route maps, and hotels. The site also offers extensive information on how to choose and plan an overseas bicycle tour, and the company’s tour specialists help clients with trip planning. BikeToursDirect takes care of the complete booking and payment process.

“We’ve always offered a great variety of tours across Europe, so we’re excited now to bring our clients a selection of bike tours around the world,” says Jim Johnson, president of BikeToursDirect. “Some of our new destinations really appeal to more adventurous travelers, and new tours in old favorites like Tuscany, Provence and the Danube River Valley offer even more choices for clients looking to explore the back roads of Europe.”

BikeToursDirect’s high concentrations of tours in some of the world’s most popular cycling vacation destinations offer travelers considerable choice based on their interests, ability level, schedule, and budget. Germany tops the list with 57 tours followed by Austria with 45 tours, Italy with 41 and France with 22. Perennial favorite Tuscany alone features 12 tours, Provence nine. The company offers eight tours in the Danube Valley, including bike and boat tours, tours designed especially for families, and programs connecting the popular cities of Vienna, Budapest and Prague.

About BikeToursDirect

BikeToursDirect serves as a central resource for bicycle tours around the world, representing nearly 60 tour companies that offer almost 300 tours in 40 countries throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and North America. BikeToursDirect offers a variety of resources to help travelers choose tours and handles the entire booking and payment process. Learn more at http://www.biketoursdirect.com. Telephone: 1-877-462-2423 or 1-423-756-8907. Email: info(at)biketoursdirect(dot)com.

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Columbia, MO (PRWEB) January 09, 2012

StorageMart set out on another quest to find out just how much stuff really fits into a self storage unit. In the second installment of the company’s “How Much Fits In a Storage Unit?” YouTube series, StorageMart answers the question, “How much bubble bath fits in a storage space?”

In honor of National Bubble Bath Day, which fell on January 8, 2012, the self storage company packed a storage space full of soap and other personal care items, which were then donated to the Hope House, a women’s shelter in Kansas City, Missouri.

So just how much bubble bath does fit in a storage unit? StorageMart has the answer.

A storage unit can hold:

    Enough soap for over 4,800 baths
    Over 10 miles of toilet paper
    7,200 baby wipes
    14,720 tissues
    And a good measure of at least 30 rubber duckies

To date, the “How Much Fits In a Storage Unit” series has filled self storage spaces with over 1,500 pounds of Thanksgiving dinner and in the company’s latest adventure, an immeasurable amount of bubbles. StorageMart has big plans for the video series in 2012, continuing to find interesting ways to fill storage units and donate to local charities.

About StorageMart

StorageMart is a full-service self storage company, offering moving and packing supplies as well as clean and affordable storage units. The company owns and operates over 130 self storage properties in the U.S. and Canada. StorageMart funds the “Storagemart ScholarSmarts” program, which annually awards $ 10,000 in educational scholarships. The company partners with many local charities and non-profit organizations including Shoeman Water Projects, local humane societies and more.

About Hope House

Hope House provides shelter and comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence in the Kansas City metro area. The non-profit organization serves more than 10,000 victims of domestic violence every year. In addition to housing more than 122 women and children, providing a childcare center, therapy space and community training facility, the organization offers

    court and legal service
    a safe visitation center
    hospital-based advocacy
    on-call advocates who work with the local police department
    and domestic violence training programs for medical students, police officers, and social worker

To learn more about Hope House, visit http://www.hopehouse.net/

To find a list of ongoing needs, please see http://www.hopehouse.net/hope-house-needs-list

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Terrah Rominger

Plano, TX (PRWEB) December 3, 2009

Terrah Rominger of Legacy Travel in Plano, Texas has just been named as one of the “Top 30 Under 30″ by Travel Agent magazine. With this award, Travel Agent Magazine sought to “highlight some of the brightest young travel agents bringing the industry into the future”.

Chosen from candidates all over the country, Rominger was chosen for her achievement in sales and customer satisfaction. Terrah specializes in Destination Weddings and Honeymoons. She is also one of very few “Hawaii Master Specialists”. She is a Certified Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultant and was recognized as a Top 10 Producer for El Dorado Seaside Suites. Rominger has made many valuable contributions to Legacy Travel including the institution of a new wedding blog.

Philip Banks, owner of Legacy Travel recounts, “When we talk to people after their vacations, they talk about Terrah like she is a member of their family. She seems to have a sense about what people want as well as an intense desire to see that they get it.”

Rominger, 24, started at Legacy Travel four years ago while attending school to become a dental hygenist. After a few months, she was convinced that she would rather have a career in travel. “In what other career can a person make dreams come true?” states Rominger. “I’ve seen so many beautiful things and had so many great opportunities in this industry, I can’t imagine wanting to do anything else.”

Legacy Travel is the leading vacation travel agency in North Texas. Founded in 1989 by Philip Banks, Legacy Travel specializes in vacations, destination weddings and corporate incentive groups. Legacy Travel is recognized as a Top 10 Producer for Karisma Hotels , Platinum 500 Club for Funjet Vacations and Golden Apple with Apple Vacations.

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Kayaking with Killer Whales

Quadra Island, British Columbia (PRWEB) September 30, 2011

Spirit of the West Adventures, a sea kayaking company specializing in kayaking tours in the Vancouver Island area as well as a variety of international destinations including Chile and the Bahamas is doing their part to be a sustainable and responsible eco-tourism company. In 2011 alone the small sea kayaking company donated over $ 6000 to non-profit environmental groups including West Coat Environmental Law, the Save our Salmon Foundation, the Wilderness Tourism Association, The Mainland Enhancement of Salmonoid Species Society and The Johnstone Strait Killer Whale Interpretative Center Society.

Spirit of the West Adventures’ owner operators Rick Snowdon, Breanne Quesnel and John Waibel, believe “it is important to support those who work so hard to protect our fragile environment”. They also believe that Eco-tourism is more than just offering tours in the outdoors, “Being a responsible ecotourism operator means always thinking about ‘the bigger picture’ and how our actions as individuals and as a company will affect the environment”.

West Coast Law, one of the recipients of the donation from Spirit of the West Adventures offers legal support and services to individuals and organizations that are working to defend and protect wild spaces, intact ecosystems and community values.

One Percent for the Planet members donate 1% of all of their sales to non-profit environmental groups. To learn more about 1% for the planet and how to become a member or benefit from the donations of members visit http://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org.

To learn more about Spirit of the West Adventures, their kayaking tours, green ethics and environmental issues on the British Columbia coast visit their website at http://www.kayakingtours.com

About Spirit of the West Adventures

Spirit of the West Adventures, located on Quadra Island, British Columbia, has run multi-day kayaking tours in the Vancouver Island area for over 15 years. Spirit of the West offers sea kayaking tours around Vancouver Island including Johnstone Strait and the Broughton Archipelago, Desolation Sound, and the Nuchatlitz. International sea kayaking destinations include Chile, the Bahamas and Greenland. Spirit of the West Adventures is Canada’s first certified carbon neutral kayaking company.

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