Richmond, BC—China Eastern Airlines has announced the launch of a three-time weekly direct service between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The service will commence on June 26, 2015 with a stopover at Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport. The new flight will make Vancouver the first North American destination from Kunming, a premier tourist destination in China.
The new direct flight compliments the recent agreement between China and Canada to provide 10-year multiple-entry visa to Canadian and Chinese citizens for business, tourism and family purposes. “Companies doing business between China and Canada always benefit from reduced complexity and this new, efficient direct flight is certainly a move in the right direction” said Sarah Kutulakos, Executive Director of the Canada China Business Council (CCBC).
“This new service marks another step toward achieving our mission of connecting British Columbia to the world,” said Craig Richmond, President and CEO of Vancouver Airport Authority. “Kunming is a key gateway destination and is the largest city in Yunnan Province, with a rich and vibrant history and a great future as a transport hub. Having service to Kunming from YVR opens up new tourism and business opportunities for Canadians and further establishes Vancouver as a gateway hub between Asia and the Americas.”
About Vancouver Airport Authority
Vancouver Airport Authority is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that manages Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Canada’s second busiest airport, YVR served more than 19 million passengers in 2014. Fifty-three airlines serve YVR, connecting people and businesses to more than 110 non-stop destinations worldwide. For more information, please visit www.yvr.ca
About Canada China Business Council
Canada China Business Council (CCBC) provides a variety of key services for organizationsto help them get established, further their interests and grow their businesses in China. It also offers a variety of customized services to Chinese organizations that are looking to establish and grow their enterprises in Canada. We have onsite and virtual Business Incubation Centres in Beijing, Shanghai and Montreal for those looking for a first home. We cater to the needs of SMEs through practical advice and networking events.
The CCBC was founded in 1978 as a member-driven, non-profit organization on the premise that Canada should be increasing its business ties and enhancing bilateral relations between Canada and China. For more information, visit www.ccbc.com