Serena Ryder to play at Sun Peaks
Singer-songwriter, and six-time Juno award winner, Serena Ryder will perform a free concert at Sun Peaks’ open-air stage on July 27.
Ryder is decorated with awards including the 2014 Juno Songwriter of the Year and Artist of the Year, while her single, “Stompa” reached four-time platinum in Canada.
"We are excited to welcome Serena Ryder to Sun Peaks this July," said Arlene Schieven, President and CEO at Tourism Sun Peaks. "Our open-air venue and mountain backdrop will provide the perfect setting for this not-to-be missed free concert.”
In 2016, an estimated 7,000 attendees pulled up lawn chairs for Sun Peaks’ free summer outdoor concerts.
More summer activities will be announced soon.
Spa treatment now offers more luxury
The spa treatment at a Vancouver hotel now includes high tea service.
Visitors to Spa by JW Vancouver can now indulge in post-treatment pampering with a tea for two service that includes a selection of epicurean delicacies paired with the finest TWG Teas.
Spa by JW is located on the 17th floor of JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.
The new high tea is said to be ideal for couples, mother-daughter outings lavish birthday celebrations.
It’s available for $92 when combined with any spa treatment of a minimum $100 value per person.
Moxy hotel chain expanding
Marriott’s Moxy hotel chain seems to be catching on.
The company has announced a number of Moxy hotels are opening now or soon in the Southeastern United States.
They includes the Moxy Atlanta Midtown, Moxy Memphis Downtown, Moxy Nashville Vanderbilt at Hillsboro Village, Moxy Nashville Downtown and Moxy Louisville.
Moxy Chattanooga Downtown was the first to open in November, with the remaining openings expected to follow this year..
“Following our first U.S. debut in New Orleans in May 2016, we are excited for Moxy Hotels to expand in the Southeast in vibrant cities that embody the brand’s fun and spirited attitude,“said Vicki Poulos, Senior Global Brand Director, Moxy Hotels.
Moxy Hotels feature smartly designed tech-enabled rooms with motion sensor lighting; internet TV; selfie photo booth elevators; Moxy Digital Guestbook; abundant power and USB outlets; and Moxy ‘B&F’ (beverage & food) strategy that offers 24/7 self-service.