18 September 2019, Calgary – The
Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Calgary intensified its promotion of the
Winter Escapade 7 travel tour to the Philippines by launching it in four cities
in Alberta and Saskatchewan from 25 August to 13 September 2019.
In
all launchings, Consul General Zaldy Patron explained the details of Winter Escapade
7. He highlighted that the annual tour targets mainstream Filipino-Canadians and
Canadians to travel to the Philippines and discover the new attractions and destinations
in the country. He also shared the promotion of Philippine Airlines for Winter Escapade
travellers.
The
launching in Edmonton, Alberta was held on
25 August at the Coronation Park Picnic Site during the picnic activity of the
Philippine Business Society of Alberta (PBSA) and was attended by about 50
individuals. It coincided with the PCG’s consular outreach mission in Edmonton
on 24-26 August.
On
the other hand, about 40 community leaders and guests attended the launching in
Calgary, Alberta which was held on 28 August in Max’s Restaurant.
Meanwhile,
in Lethbridge, Alberta, Consul General Patron extended the invitation to
participate in the Winter Escapade 7 during a meeting with the Filipino
community on 13 September, which was organized with the assistance of the
Filipino-Canadian Association of Lethbridge, Alberta (FCALA).
In
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Consul General Patron launched the Winter Escapade on 3
September 2019 at the Cosmo Civic Centre with the assistance of the
Filipino-Canadian Association of Saskatoon (FilCAS).
The
launchings in the selected cities in Alberta and Saskatchewan with considerable
Filipino communities were part of the PCG’s campaign to encourage the members
of the Filipino-Canadian community and their network of friends to join Winter
Escapade 7.
The
Winter Escapade 7 will take place on 15-22 January 2020 and will bring the
participants to the different tourist destinations in Manila, Bataan, Pampanga,
and Boracay. The tour promises a VIP experience for the participants as they
will be billeted in the finest hotels in the Philippines, treated to savory
Filipino dishes, and introduced to the Filipino hospitality. They will likewise
enjoy the beautiful beaches, interesting museums, and fascinating heritage
sites in the Philippines.
