YOUTH TOURISM CONSORTIUM SEEKS TALENTED STUDENT ARTISTS TO DESIGN NEW YOUTH TRAVEL LOGO FOR CANADA

YOUTH TOURISM CONSORTIUM SEEKS TALENTED STUDENT ARTISTS TO DESIGN NEW YOUTH TRAVEL LOGO FOR CANADA

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OTTAWA, Feb. 26, 2003 – The Youth Tourism Consortium of Canada, a cooperative of Canadian tourism and transportation partners in cooperation with the Canadian Tourism Commission, is launching a contest for student artists in its search for a new youth travel logo for Canadian youth tourism.

“We are looking for a design that encompasses the pride of Canada and exuberance of youth,” said Michael Palmer, Executive Director, Student Youth Travel Association of North America. “The Youth Tourism Consortium and its partners will use the chosen logo in all promotional materials targeted toward youth travel.” Our message will be that Canada is the premier four-season destination to connect with nature and experience diverse cultures and communities.”

The deadline for entries is April 30, 2003. The winner will receive a $250.00 cash bursary, and over $1000.00 worth of travel prizes. Students enter the contest by submitting their design in a PDF file format to Cris Leonard of Greyhound Canada at youth_consortium@greyhound.ca. Judges from the Youth Tourism Consortium will review all entries and select the winner in May 2003.

Judges include representatives from the Canadian Tourism Commission, Greyhound Canada, New Dimension/School Voyageur, Temple & Temple Tours, Tourcar, Trip Publications and Moose Travel Network.

The Youth Tourism Consortium is a group of industry partners whose mission is to get youth of Canada and youth of the world to visit Canada. The Youth Tourism Consortium conducts, supports, and disseminates youth tourism research on youth travel into and within Canada. Partners include tourism destinations, attractions, travel accommodations, transportation providers, packagers and other companies that provide youth travel services.

For further information, please contact:
Joël Marier
National Executive Director
Hostelling International – Canada
and President of the Steering Committee
Youth Tourism Consortium of Canada
Cell: 613-864-5534
joel.marier@hihostels.ca