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AMERICAN COUPLE IS ROCKY MOUNTAINEER VACATIONS’ ONE MILLIONTH GUEST

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (June 5, 2008) – A Wisconsin couple was given the surprise of their life this morning as Rocky Mountaineer Vacations, owners and operators of the Rocky Mountaineer and Whistler Mountaineer trains in Western Canada, honoured them as their One Millionth Guest. Company Founder, Peter Armstrong and President, Randy Powell revealed the exciting news to a crowd of over 700 travellers, staff and stakeholders. Mr. and Mrs. Mark and Catherine Casper from Superior, Wisconsin were randomly selected as the One Millionth Guest and awarded with prizes that amounted to over $9,000 US.

“Welcoming our one millionth guest is a remarkable milestone for us and we are delighted to have selected the Caspers, a couple from one of our largest geographical markets” says Randy Powell, President of Rocky Mountaineer Vacations. “We are proud of our achievement of providing a unique, quality travel experience to guests from around the world.” 

            Amongst the fanfare and fireworks, the One Millionth Guest was awarded a Classic Rail Vacation package for two onboard the Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service including deluxe accommodations, return airfare from Wisconsin, a $600 Fairmont Hotels & Resorts gift card, upgrades to deluxe accommodations and limo transfers. Tourism Kamloops has also created a celebratory package, which includes return airfare from Vancouver to Kamloops, BC, a three-day car rental and complimentary overnight stays at luxurious properties within the Kamloops region.

The One Millionth Guest was randomly selected on the day of the event and Ambassadors, or runners up to the One Millionth Guest, were also recognized as supporters of Rocky Mountaineer Vacations. The ambassadors are from the company’s key markets, which include Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.

From a small entrepreneurial dream to one of Canada’s leading tourism providers, Rocky Mountaineer Vacations achieves it most important milestone to date. The entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to guest services that defines the company is a testament to its leadership and organizational style. As Rocky Mountaineer Vacations moves into its second decade, its core strengths in guest service and providing spectacular experiences will ensure the continued growth and success of this little train that could and did.

For additional information, photos and video of our One Millionth Guest and event celebrations contact us or visit: www.rockymountaineer.com/onemillionthguest

Rocky Mountaineer Vacations offers unique Canadian vacation packages and four spectacular rail routes through British Columbia and Alberta. Best known for the world-acclaimed Rocky Mountaineer train, a two-day, all daylight rail journey through Canada’s West and the Canadian Rockies, the company also offers trips onboard the Whistler Mountaineer train, a daily three-hour experience between North Vancouver and Whistler, BC. Since its inception in 1990, the company has grown to be the largest privately owned passenger rail service in North America. In 2007, RMV was honoured with the World Travel Award as “World’s Leading Travel Experience by Train” for the third consecutive year.

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