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Macelinda Damayo & Deputy Mayor Tim Stevenson

December 2005: Macelinda Damayo, Four Seasons Hotel

I had to e-mail you today to say that my stay was over the top, first class all the way. Most mornings I enjoyed breakfast in your dining room and the server was a cheerful and delightful young lady that … read more

Arif Ismail & Deputy Mayor Peter Ladner

November 2005: Arif Ismail, Delta Vancouver Hotel & Marina

Dear Peter, It was a pleasure to meet you in your lobby last Thursday, and I’m glad that I had the opportunity to hear about your Superhost nomination program. I cannot tell you how highly I think of your Bell … read more

Juby Sprake & Deputy Mayor Peter Ladner

October 2005: Juby Sprake, Holiday Inn Downtown Vancouver

I stayed in room 239 for seven weeks while my husband was in intensive care at St. Paul’s Hospital and during my entire stay, as much as I felt very alone in Vancouver, I was NOT alone, only because of … read more

Gonzalo Arratia & Deputy Mayor Peter Ladner

September 2005: Gonzalo Arratia, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

I visited the Waterfront with my family, staying for five days at the end of August. The hotel is clearly geared towards the corporate market, hosting tour groups and conferences. From the first time we arrived at the hotel, Gonzalo … read more

Jeff Veniot & Deputy Mayor David Cadman

August 2005: Jeff Veniot, Gray Line West

Dear Mr. Tilbury, I am sending you this letter to your email address with regard to one of your drivers, Jeff Veniot. I could start this by saying that a funny thing happened to me on a Pacific Northwest trip … read more

Jack Kastelein & Deputy Mayor David Cadman

July 2005: Jack Kastelein, West Coast City & Nature Sightseeing

Good afternoon, I write to share about the tours that we took with your company during our visit to Vancouver. Each tour (we took 3 of them) was informative, well-paced, and conducted to insure our maximum enjoyment. We were particularly … read more

Cathy Jenkins & Deputy Mayor David Cadman

June 2005: Cathy Jenkins, North Vancouver Outdoor School

My name is Gerry Thuringer and I am a tour guide/driver with Landsea Tours. I was on a day trip from Vancouver to Whistler with a group of 17 travelers from various countries and hotels and differing ages as well. … read more

Estrella Tissera, Travis Clinton & Deputy Mayor Tim Louis

May 2005: Estrella Tissera & Travis Clinton, Comfort Inn Downtown

When I left from Vancouver to Mexico, I forgot my money (7,000 USD) in the room. Then I called to Mr. Clinton and Ms. Tissera and they keep it until I went back to Vancouver (April 12, 2005). I want … read more

Susan Mah, Jaci Pachal and Deputy Mayor Tim Louis

April 2005: Jaci Pachal & Susan Mah, Accent Inn, Vancouver Airport

Dear Terry and Dave, Pardon my casual manner of addressing you by first names only, but I feel that I know your ‘family’ already. I am a little tardy in getting around to this, but “better late than never”, as … read more

Adam Worku with Deputy Mayor Sam Sullivan

March 2005: Adam Worku, Best Western Downtown

At about 10:00AM, on April 15, 2005, Adam demonstrated his honor and integrity. (I have the distinct feeling he does this in every aspect of his life.) Earlier in the morning, Adam had taken us to the Waterfront Skylink Station. … read more

Osman Segovia with Deputy Mayor Peter Ladner

February 2005: Osman Segovia

I would like to nominate Osman Segovia for going above and beyond. The night of February 26, 2005 a couple was dropped off by Perimeter Bus in front of our hotel instead of the hotel in which they were staying, … read more

Bella Martins with Deputy Mayor Sam Sullivan

January 2005: Bella Martins, Best Western Sands

I had been on holiday from Australia and feeling very depressed and feeling blue. Bella came to my room after I phoned reception. She showed me compassion, friendship, and understanding. If she wasn’t there, I don’t think I would have … read more