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April 30, 2008

Banff Rated #1 by Trip Advisor
Popularity and Ratings Determine We Are the Best!

Banff National Park, Canada (April 29, 2008) – TripAdvisor has announced the results of its 2008 Traveler’s Choice Destinations Awards and the winner is Banff, rated Canada’s #1 destination. Awarded through the unbiased opinions of millions of travelers who visit the site, Banff is known for its reputation to enthrall visitors.

Winners are determined by a combination of TripAdvisor's Popularity Index and traveler ratings. The Popularity Index is a well-defined decision matrix that determines traveler satisfaction based on hotel reviews, travel articles and opinions found throughout the web. 

“We are thrilled to be chosen #1 for Canada by the world’s largest travel community”, says Julie Canning, President and CEO of Banff Lake Louise Tourism. These coveted awards have earned their distinction from those who know the best – authentic travelers. Lake Louise has also earned third place for Canada and together these destinations have been rated within the World’s Top 10 travel list.

Banff National Park is one of the finest places on Earth, a dynamic destination with rare outdoor adventures, breathtaking mountain scenery, authentic historical depth, decadent spas and unforgettable gourmet cuisine. It is only natural that we have been recognized by travellers worldwide.
In its inaugural year, the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Destinations Awards celebrate the world's top destinations for their unique beauty or abundance of attractions because they are exceptional places.

To download a listing of winners, visit www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice. For a visit to the winning destination, visit www.banfflakelouise.com.

 

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Email: Media@SkiBig3.com
Phone: 403–760–7742
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Ski Banff – Lake Louise – Sunshine is a joint venture of the three mountain ski resorts in Banff National Park: Ski Norquay, Lake Louise Mountain Resort and Sunshine Village. We promote the Banff / Lake Louise region as the ideal winter destination, offering a single, tri-area lift ticket and a unique three day program of guiding and instructing. With over 7,700 acres of lift-accessed terrain, Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine is Canada's largest ski destination.