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Maligaya Travel is the oldest Filipino travel agency in Edmonton. Founded in 1991, it remains committed to serving travelers today as when it opened its doors. We are one of the three independent Asian travel agencies in Edmonton and surrounding areas.

Want to travel? We are here to take you there! We are now located to our own building at 10219 112 Street Edmonton, AB T5K 1M7. You can call us at 780-448-7310 or email us at [email protected] .

We are committed to provide customer satisfaction that leads to a mutually beneficial lifelong relationship with a strong emphasis on communication so we can fully understand our client’s needs. Getting them to their destination and back is only half the job; we always strive and find ways to provide value for client satisfaction.

With over 20,000 yearly segments, this translate to over $5 million dollars in sales annually on air alone. A perennial Philippine Airlines and Korean Airlines sales award recipient, Maligaya Travel has also been recognized by Cathay Pacific, Eva Air, China Airlines and Vacation.Com. We are also recognized by Allianz Global Assistance (formerly known as TIC), a leading travel insurance company as having the highest travel insurance sales growth in Northern Alberta.   Click here to fill out a travel insurance form now!

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• Monday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• Thursday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Sunday: Closed

Friendly Asia Travel: Reviews

Fantastic experience: Friendly Asia Travel was recommended to me by a seasoned traveller to Asia, and I've used their services for my three trips to China. They've assisted me with flights, hotels, visas, travel medical...and I'm 100% satisfied. And, yes, the folks at Friendly Asia Travel are friendly; easy to deal with and accommodating.

Fantastic experience: Diane was able to do for me in minutes what others said could not be done. Very professional and patient.

Fantastic experience: This would be my go-to if I wanted to find air tickets to Asia. The price is very reasonable and the owners are very nice. They go above and beyond to help me find the air tickets based on my availability dates and budget.

Positive experience: Good service, friendly staff, good prices

Fantastic experience: Trustworthy family business truly mirroring their name. Unpretentious, down to earth with great competitive prices. We've been using their services continually for over a decade now. Highly recommended!

Positive experience: The staf is friendly, honestly and helpful

Fantastic experience: I was booking my ticket to Viet Nam back in June/2022 , with some of the covid rules , they were really helping me to go through all the steps that necessary to go there and back I would strongly recommend their services

Positive experience: Phil is very accomodating as well as informing us whenever there are changes with the flights. It is indeed a friendly travel agency. Thank you for the help.

Fantastic experience: I use Friendly Asia Travel for not just over sea flights but domestic flights for my company and other international locations. They make it easy and hassle free without the big ticket prices you see at other airline companies. I have been using their services for over 10 years now and they always keep an eye out on flights and give me various options. If you are not into online bookings and want someone else to give you free consultation and do the homework for ya call Phil and Diane. :)

Fantastic experience: Diane (owner) has been a travel agent for over 30 something years, and this business is still running, so this has got to speak volumes about this place! She is friendly, honest, and knows her stuff. I have booked trips to Asia (Vietnam/Cambodia) with her almost 3 years ago, and she found me reasonably priced accommodations to stay at with great service. Definitely would definitely this place!

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Welcome to Orient Travel Centre Ltd! We are your go-to Edmonton area travel agency for trips to China and Asia. If you are interested in planning an unforgettable vacation in Asia- whether alone, with family, or with friends- we can take care of all the details and find you the best deals.

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Edmonton Travel is full-service travel agency whose goal is to provide accurate travel reservations at competitive prices in a timely manner. Plus, we do it all with a smile! We consider our lasting client relationships the backbone of our business. Edmonton Travel’s consultants are reliable and connected. Plus our agency is well-established in Edmonton. In fact, the Chapman family has owned Edmonton Travel since 1977.

To learn more about why Edmonton Travel is Edmonton’s most trusted premier vacation provider, see our full list of reasons to use Edmonton Travel. Or, visit our staff page to get to know our experienced travel consultants. Looking for a career in travel? See what kind of experience we are on the lookout for.

“As a corporate client and personal client for over twenty years, I have always enjoyed leaving my travel plans in the hands of your team of professionals. Not only am I assured of a “no problem” travel plan, but the stress of dealing with the various travel arrangements, the uncertainties and complications of today’s travel are completely removed when dealing with you and/or one of your team. Edmonton Travel has never let me down and we are privileged to count you and your entire team as our friends. Thank you once again. Sincerely, Gerry ”

“Aloha Bob; Everything has been so lovely and the people so friendly. We are both just so grateful for your’s and Kristin’s help with all of the bookings and scheduling of this great trip. We enjoyed our night out at Mama’s and had a delicious meal with the best dessert ever. Thank you and Edmonton Travel so very much! See you soon!”

“Bob Chapman & the Wonderful Team at Edmonton Travel! Once again I find myself deeply indebted to you and your excellent team of travel professionals as they make arrangements for our family reunion aboard a cruise to Alaska. Our reunion will include over 36 family members, and the inherent difficulties in trying to satisfy 36 different thoughts and ideas was overcoming. Needless to say, I simply made one call to Donna Krawchuk in your office, and now everything is coming nicely together and we are now looking forward to our upcoming reunion, and most importantly, with no stress.”

“For our London to Paris and French River cruise, Bob did a great job of organizing and bringing together a diverse group. The group jelled by Day 3 and we all enjoyed everyone’s company until the end. The trip was extremely well organized and attention to detail was superb. It was a fabulous time as advertised, particularly in Paris. At the tail end of our trip in Provence, Kristin booked us a sensational & beautiful property. This was a trip of a life time, which we thoroughly enjoyed. Since going on this tour, we have recommended to our friends that they should use Edmonton Travel.”

MEET THE TEAM

Get to know us – because we want to get to know you we build lasting, personal relationships with our clients and get to know your preferences and travel personality, so over time we’re able to recommend and counsel you on the travel options that will appeal to you specifically. our staff members are also diverse in their travel experiences and expertise. this means we are able to cover a wide variety of different travel styles and destinations..

Donna Krawchuk

Business travel specialist.

Phone: 780-428-8474 Ext. 27 Email: [email protected]

Donna Krawchuk | Business Travel Specialist

I believe my proficiency has helped me develop a good rapport with clients and this has definitely been an asset in my role as Business Travel Specialist. I am detail oriented and pride myself on my efficiency.

My favorite part of the job is having access to the world at my fingertips.

My favourite destinations visited were the Nordic countries and Switzerland. My last trip was Ko Olina, a beautiful resort area on Oahu.”

Destinations Visited:

• Canada – Vancouver, Whistler, Victoria, Churchill (Polar Bears), Toronto
• United States – San Diego, Los Angeles, Dallas, Portland, Seattle, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Hawaii (Oahu, Maui)
• Mexico – Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, Cancun, Mayan Riviera, Cozumel
• Caribbean – St. Lucia, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, US & British Virgin Islands
• Europe – Britain, Cosmos Coach Tour (France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Switzerland), Baltic Cruise (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia)
• Asia – Malaysia, Hong Kong
• Cruises – Royal Caribbean, Holland America and Princes

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Phone: 780-428-8474 Ext. 25 Email: [email protected]

Kristin Simpson | Senior Travel Consultant

I have many favourite destinations, but the ones that stand out would be Chicago, Jerusalem, Istanbul, London, Amsterdam, New Orleans and Disneyland.

Phone: 780-428-8474 Ext.25 Email: [email protected]

• United States – New Orleans, Boston, New York, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Savannah, Charleston, Hyannis, Nantucket, Orlando, Los Angeles, Martha’s Vineyard, Chicago, San Diego, Anaheim, San Francisco, Alaska, Hawaii (Maui, Kauai, Oahu, Big Island)
• Mexico – Mayan Riviera, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, Cabo San Lucas
• Caribbean – Cuba, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Bahamas, US Virgin Islands, St. Maarten, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica
• Europe – England, Scotland, Wales, Germany, France, Switzerland, Holland, Turkey, Israel
• Cruises – Disney, Holland America, Princess, Royal Caribbean & Carnival

Claire Sommerville

Phone: 780-428-8474 Ext. 28 Email: [email protected]

Claire Sommerville | Senior Travel Consultant

My specialty is piecing together the best itineraries for multi-destination trips. I pride myself on attention to detail and accuracy and love helping my clients find their perfect vacation. I have some lifelong memories through travel and feel honored to help my clients create their own.

In 2015, I traveled to Kenya and Tanzania for an African Safari trip, which was definitely a trip of a lifetime, and one I will never forget. The highlight was seeing “The Big Five” in the first 5 days, and my personal favorite—lion cubs!”

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• Mexico – Puerto Vallarta, Mayan Riviera, Huatulco
• France – Paris
• Germany – Berlin, Dresden
• Poland – Wroclaw
• Czech Republic – Prague
• USA – New York, Chicago, New Orleans, Disney/Anaheim/L.A., San Diego, Phoenix, Fort Lauderdale/Miami, Orlando
• Hawaii – Oahu, Maui, Kauai
• Cruising: Celebrity, Disney and Princess – destinations – Aruba, St. Thomas, Bonaire, Dominica, Grenada, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Costa Maya, Antigua, Barbados, St. Kitts, Thailand (Koh Samui and Bangkok), Ho Chi Minh · Singapore

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Phone: 780-718-5704 Email: [email protected]

Bob Chapman

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Phone: 780-428-8474 Ext. 23 Email: [email protected]

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Looking for a rewarding career in an exciting industry.

A place where you can spend your days exploring the exciting world of travel while making your client’s travel lives easier. If you enjoy problem-solving and applying efficiency to your work, you’ll fit right in at Edmonton Travel. We look for positive, personable travel consultants who are passionate about travel and who strive to be top travel professionals.

We offer you a professional work environment, competitive remuneration, health benefits, travel benefits and training, and the freedom to develop your clientele and your area of expertise.

Interested individuals may contact Bob Chapman at 780.426.3874 .

WHY CHOOSE US?

As a full-service travel agency our objective is to provide accurate travel reservations at competitive prices in a timely manner. plus, we do it all with a smile. relationships are the backbone of our business., experienced & connected, personal touch, trusted experts.

Each with an average of 19 years experience, our travel consultants continually stay abreast of the industry’s latest trends and developments. They take part in ongoing training and are avid travellers themselves. They can help advise you from a position of personal experience and through their knowledge of best industry practices. We also follow up with our clients. We want to hear how your trip went! We listen to your tips and stories as part of our job of constantly collecting information to be the most knowledgeable advisors we can be.

We also follow up with our clients. We want to hear how your trip went! We listen to your tips and stories as part of our job of constantly collecting information to be the most knowledgeable advisors we can be.

Connections

We are connected! Edmonton Travel consistently maintains excellent working relationships with a wide variety of suppliers. Through our membership in the Ensemble Travel group, we gain the benefit of specially negotiated rates with cruise lines, tour operators, hotels and car rental companies.

Full Service

We are different! From your first call to our agency through to the follow-up after your trip, our consultants will ensure your travel plans are done right. Call or visit our agency—either way you will receive the in-person service of a knowledgeable consultant.

You can count on:

• Reliable information
• Informed recommendations
• Accurate bookings
• Monitored schedule changes

And even if you have a special request we’re not quite sure about, we guarantee we will do our utmost to make it happen.

Personality

Don’t get lost in a maze of voice mail extensions or corporate departments. At Edmonton Travel, we’d like to get to know you. Once you become a client you will have a dedicated travel counsellor to contact for all your continuing travel needs. You will have a secure travel profile containing your required travel information. And we promise not to inundate you with unnecessary travel offers.

In our rapidly changing industry Edmonton Travel continually invests in the latest technology and works hard at maintaining our connections with the most sophisticated and progressive travel networks in the world. This allows us to offer you the very best services.

Let us cut through the red tape for you. We are an office of professionals—conscientious, efficient and well organized. And because of our very low error rate, our clients have consistently relied on us to keep their travel lives organized and hassle-free.

Our goal is to provide the right answers and tell you the truth. We have built lasting relationships with our clients by following through on their requests. We don’t like voice mail any better than you do. If we are not available to take your call, you can count on us to get right back to you!

Owner-Operated

The owners of Edmonton Travel are fully involved with the management and development of Edmonton Travel on a daily basis.

In fact, the Chapman family has owned Edmonton Travel since 1977 when our agency first started in HUB Mall on the University of Alberta campus. We opened a second office in 1981 in the Standard Life Centre to serve our corporate clients; in 1989 all operations were consolidated there. Today, Edmonton Travel remains the longest-standing commercial tenant of the Standard Life Centre. That means, no matter how far your travels take you, you’ll always know where to find us.

Phone 780.426.3874

Toll free 1.800.561.3993 Email s [email protected]

Suite 108, LeMarchand Mansion 11523-100 Avenue, NW Edmonton, AB Canada T5K 0J8

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Monday to Friday  –  10AM to 3 PM

Saturday and Sunday Closed

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World of Flavours: Asian Dining in Edmonton

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This edition of the blog needs to start with an acknowledgement… we get it, the Asian food scene in Edmonton is VAST.  There are so many amazing restaurants representing a multitude of cultures and styles that we just cannot mention them all.  But we’re making a valiant effort to shine a light on a few of our favourites and hopefully you’ll use it as inspiration to keep exploring.

The Lingnan

The Lingnan is easily Edmonton’s most famous and oldest Chinese restaurant, established in 1947 by the Quon brothers.  The restaurant is still run by the Quon family, headed up by Kinman Quon.  Furnished in all the trappings of a Chinese food restaurant (gold, red, tasseled chandeliers and richly patterned carpet), you’re going to love it, and the food.

Speaking of food, their menu is absolutely massive with every Chinese food favourite you could want.  Snow Peas with Pork or Beef, Fried Rice, Diced Almond Shrimp Ding and the hugely popular Hot and Dry Crispy Chicken are on our shortlist of faves.  Try their weekend/game day buffet for a sampling of their top dishes.

Izakaya Tomo

Authentic.  That’s the one word that best describes the experience at Izakaya Tomo.  A completely traditional sushi bar with subtle lighting, wood varnished wood tables, benches, and a huge selection of sake on display.  

Roughly translated, izakaya means stay-drink-place , while tomo is friend and this is certainly a place you’ll want to stick around for drinks and delicious Japanese food.  Owner Tomoya Mutaguchi extends a level of hospitality you won’t experience anywhere else.  Voted Best Sushi in Edmonton for 2022 by Edify Edmonton , choose any item with confidence knowing you’re having the finest Japanese cuisine the city has to offer.

Buok Fresh Korean Kitchen

Korean food is a creative blend of flavours and textures that come together into amazingly tasty and nutritious dishes.  You can hardly feel bad for eating dinner out for the 4 th time this week (or maybe more, we won’t judge!).  

At Buok, the menu is loaded with iconic favourites led by Bibimbap, which is most often rice as a base, piled with veggies, meat, tofu, and a sauce like gochujang (spicy and sweet) or bulgogi (smoky and tangy).  Their Bibimbap is so good, in fact, that it was voted number 22 on the list of best things to eat and drink in Edmonton for 2022 by The Tomato.

Tokiwa Ramen

Ramen is Japanese and although we have one Japanese restaurant already listed, ramen really is its own category, and we simply couldn’t skip Tokiwa.  Open every day between 11am and 3pm, be prepared to line up or show up very early to get a table and get your lunch order in.  Why such demand?  Because this place is fantastic.

Broths of chicken, pork, soy and miso are made fresh daily and serve as the base for your choice of ramen bowl.  Their spicy broth is so good that it charted at number 68 on The Tomato’s Best Things to Eat and Drink In Edmonton 2022 .  Each ramen dish is topped with bbq pork (unless you prefer a vegetarian option), half boiled egg, wood ear mushrooms, bean sprouts, bok choi and green onions.  Add more toppings of your choice for an extra charge.

Dang Good Vietnamese Cuisine

The fragrant, fresh flavours of Vietnamese food are perfectly captured at Dang Good.  The Vermicelli Colour Bowls come in various combinations that can include, pork, chicken or beef, crispy spring rolls and a variety of fresh and pickled vegetables. 

Feel for something warmer?  Pho and noodle soups with meat, seafood or wontons, piled high with noodles, bean sprouts, cabbage and basil is an easy choice.  If you want something a little different, opt for a soup with a spicy or citrus broth like the Hot and Sour Seafood Soup or Spicy Lemongrass Noodle Soup.  

Don’t leave without getting an order of the Fresh Salad Rolls with peanut dipping sauce… our personal favourite!

Filistix was founded in 2008 as a simple food trailer that became established at farmer’s markets, festivals and events around the city.  Now Filistix has one campus location (University of Alberta Students’ Union Building) and a downtown location on 100 Avenue.  

Filipino cuisine is a complex blend of sweet, sour, creamy, crispy, salty and spicy delicacies so be sure to try a few different dishes to get the full spectrum.  Try the Pork Adobo, a salty and tangy braised pork dish and the Spamsilog, a breakfast dish that features (you guessed it!) spam with fried egg and rice.  Finally, save room for the South Pacific Coconut Chicken which placed at number 12 on The Tomato’s Top 100 Best Things to Eat and Drink for 2022 .

Kaengthai Bistro

This list wouldn’t be complete without one Thai restaurant, and that restaurant is Kaengthai Bistro.  A small spot located in in Old Strathcona, Kaengthai Bistro boasts a 4.7 on Google reviews.  Their extensive menu has a line up of the dishes you crave, made with fresh ingredients and aromatic spices.

Get adventurous and try out the lesser-known dishes like the Tom Kha Soup, a coconut broth with mushrooms, tomatoes, lemongrass and lime leaves, or the Rad Nah, a noodle and egg stir fry with Thai gravy and vegetables.  You can feel confident trying something new, because at Kaengthai you know it will be great!

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Reward package available to book from January 5, 2022 for stays to December 31, 2024 for rewards except for possible blackout dates. At present there are no blackout dates scheduled.

Rewards are subject to while supplies last.  Substitutions of equivalent kind, value may be made as necessary.  Rewards are non-transferable, no cash value, no cash back.

• Rewards are non-transferable, non-exchangeable, have no cash value, no cash back.
• Rewards cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.
• Reward deal is net non-commissionable.

Blackout dates

At present there are no blackout dates scheduled. 

In the event blackout dates are scheduled, any guest who makes a booking for a hotel stay during the blackout period prior to the blackout period being named will receive the rewards they are booked for. 

Rewards Program offerings

Book one night’s stay with Edmonton’s Best Hotels and receive your choice of one of three $50 rewards excluding blackout dates:

• $50 Gas Card or
• $50 Prepaid Mastercard, or
• $50 Ultimate Dining Card

Book two night’s stay with Edmonton’s Best Hotels and receive your choice of one of five reward packages excluding blackout dates:

• $150 prepaid MasterCard, or
• $75 Gas card and $75 MasterCard, or
• $75 Gas card and $75 Ultimate Dining Card, or

Book three night’s stay with Edmonton’s Best Hotels and receive your choice of one of four reward packages excluding blackout dates:

• Three Night Reward 1: $225 Prepaid Mastercard
• Three Night Reward 3: $75 Ultimate Dining Card + $75 Prepaid Mastercard + $75 Gas Card

One choice of reward per stay. 

Guest must be 18 years of age or older at time of redemption. 

Prepaid Mastercard’s can be used for online purchases only. In Canada, prepaid Mastercard’s cannot be used at any retail outlet (including your hotel) with point-of-sale systems.

Rewards distribution

Rewards will be emailed directly to guests within 48 hours of Edmonton’s Best Hotels confirming their check-in.  Rewards are not provided by the hotel’s front desk.   All rewards are sent electronically. 

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Guest must reserve a minimum of 24 hours prior to arrival.

Rewards are NOT available for reservations made less than 24 hours in advance of arrival.

Reservations made directly with hotels and not through Edmonton’s Best Hotels are not eligible for rewards. No exceptions. Rewards are only provided to guests who book through Edmonton’s Best Hotels online booking platform.  Booking reservation confirmations will have Edmonton’s Best Hotels branding on them. Rewards not provided for hotel reservations during specified blackout dates.

Reservations cannot be extended by hotels for additional rewards.

Guests may add a night to an existing one-night deal reservation and receive additional rewards if the request is made a minimum of 24 hours in advance of arrival.

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Rewards provided for more than one night, must be for consecutive nights under one registration under one name at one property. In addition, no more than up to three consecutive nights will be honoured. If a guest checks in for three days and then checks out and re-checks in for the next day, this is considered a consecutive night booking even if the second booking is made at different hotel.  

There must be a minimum of three days between bookings.

Multiple reservations for the same person for the same night(s) is considered a double booking and only one of those bookings will be eligible for rewards. For example, if a guest books two nights on x and y date and then makes another two-night booking for the same dates at the same hotel or another hotel, EBH considers this a double booking and will honour rewards for only one of those bookings. 

Is there a limit on the number of bookings I make on different dates?  Edmonton Best Hotels welcomes repeat business.  Some of our guests visit Edmonton every month.  Please note as stated earlier there must be a minimum of three days between bookings. Please also note stated blackout dates.

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What if I want to cancel my booking?  Edmonton Best Hotels must cancel your booking (not the hotel).  If you want to cancel, contact [email protected] and let us know.  We will cancel your booking and send you a cancellation number for your records.  Please do not cancel directly with the hotel.

What if I want to change the dates of my booking?  You must contact Edmonton Best Hotels at [email protected] and let us know you want to make a date change.  Your original booking must be cancelled first.  You will receive a cancellation number for your records.  Then, you must rebook for your new dates.  The hotel nor Edmonton’s Best Hotels cannot make date changes to the original booking.  Please note this does not guarantee you will receive the same hotel rate when you rebook for different dates.

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The Dynasty Century Palace Restaurant is an elegant fine-dining restaurant established in 2001, renowned for providing the ultimate Cantonese dining experience. Nestled in the heart of downtown Edmonton, the ornate structure seats 600 and hosts banquets, weddings, and personal dinner retreats, making it a favourite for visiting celebrities and dignitaries. Located on the second floor of the Pacific Rim Mall, a handsomely restored heritage site, the Dynasty Century Place Restaurant is a study in opulence. A fusion of traditional Chinese furnishings and smart modern décor such as the painting inside the lobby. For special event requested, we provide three VIP rooms, awaits small parties and private groups. In the kitchen, a team of first-rate chefs trained in Hong Kong prepares an enticing array of innovative, exotic dishes, including such delicacies as shark’s fin soup, roast Peking duck and sautéed lobster and crab, and our famous “stuffed chicken wing”. Specializing in fresh-daily live seafood stored in built-in water tanks, guests may select from a menu that includes the best lobster, crab, and prawns the oceans have to offer. Whether you are looking for a light lunch of award-winning dim sum, quiet cocktails, a relaxing dinner, an elegant party or even a full wedding banquet, our attentive staff will make your visit a memorable one. We are open seven days a week and take out, dine in are all available. The Dynasty Century Palace Restaurant is a tribute to the tradition of one of the world’s great cuisines. Be sure to try our Cantonese Chow Mein, Honey Garlic Ribs, or Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce.

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A rash of extortion incidents targeting South Asian home builders in Edmonton has dropped off, but police are continuing to investigate the string of arsons that have destroyed new or under-construction homes.

On Wednesday, the Edmonton Police Service provided an update on Project Gaslight — a probe into 34 incidents alleged to have been carried out by a group of local suspects who are being directed by someone in India.

Investigators have said the houses went up in flames after local South Asian business owners received WhatsApp messages demanding large amounts of money. In January, police said most of the people being targeted are of Indian origin.

There have been no new instances of extortion or arson since the last EPS update in January, Staff Sgt. Dave Paton said Wednesday.

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"Some of our police offensive tactics that we used against some of these individuals, I think were very successful," Paton told reporters.

"And you can't leave out the fact that the community engagement that we had made a huge difference as well. We suspect some of that pressure came from the community itself in order to kind of put some of these people at bay."

Earlier this year, EPS arrested and charged six young men and a youth in connection with the extortion series in January. One of the suspects was believed to have since fled the country.

On Wednesday, police released a series of surveillance videos showing a number of individuals and vehicles believed to be connected to the extortion spree who investigators are still trying to track down.

One of the videos shows two people with a jerry can of gas break into a Beaumont house on Dec. 14, 2023. The video appears to show them lighting a fire. Flames burst out of the open door as they flee the scene.

Paton said investigators don't know exactly how the young suspects are being recruited, but said it could be financial incentives or that they were beholden to the person directing the operation in some way.

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Ten investigators and two analysts have been working on the extortion investigations, and Paton says they've made good progress. 

He said EPS is not directly working with police in India, but that RCMP have been in contact with investigators in that country. 

Paton also said the recent killing of Edmonton businessman Buta Singh Gill at one of his south Edmonton construction sites is not related to the extortion incidents. 

Gill, 57, was shot by a man who also shot another person at the scene, and then shot and killed himself. The second shooting victim was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

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Staff Sgt. David Paton said investigators believe a person in India is co-ordinating the arsons and shootings, many of which have targeted homebuilders and resulted in $10 million in property damage

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Edmonton police seek more tips in arson extortion scheme targeting south asian community back to video.

Edmonton police on Wednesday released video of the Dec. 14, 2023, arson in Beaumont — one of 34 suspected extortion incidents targeting the Edmonton region’s South Asian community.

Six other surveillance clips were released in hopes tips from the public will help bring charges against around a dozen suspects.

Staff Sgt. David Paton said investigators believe a person in India is co-ordinating the arsons and shootings, many of which have targeted homebuilders and resulted in $10 million in property damage. A dozen investigators and analysts are assigned to the probe — dubbed Project Gaslight — and have spent months combing through surveillance video from homes, stores and fuelling stations where suspects allegedly bought jerry cans and gasoline, Paton said.

“This investigation is heating up. We are making excellent progress and anticipate having more video and updates for you in the coming days and weeks.”

There has not been another arson linked to the case since January. No one has been killed or injured, though Paton said several shootings have been “close calls.” A firefighter was injured while responding to one of the blazes.

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The videos released Wednesday cover incidents between Nov. 6, 2023, and Jan. 28, 2024.

“In some of the videos, we are looking for the public’s help in identifying suspects,” Paton said. “In others, we know who they are, and we are looking for more information on their activities on the dates in question.”

One clip shows three unidentified suspects approaching a home on Meadowview Way in Leduc on Nov. 24 with a gas can.

Another from Dec. 31 shows an SUV arriving at a home in a new subdivision at 16 Avenue and 12 Street, driving away as smoke rises from the structure. Police are also looking for a white Mercedes sedan seen circling the area prior to the blaze.

In January, police said extortion victims reported receiving WhatsApp calls or messages demanding large sums of money. In some cases, the sender had personal information about the victim, including their family members, vehicles and lifestyle details.

“Failure to pay the extorted sum results in arson or other property damage to new home buildings, show homes and related property,” police said. “The suspects have also been known to make follow-up demands for higher sums of money, leading to an escalation of violence and driveby shootings.”

Patson said he did not know if anyone had paid the sums.

As of January, five young men and a youth have been charged in connection with the extortions.

Parminder Singh, who was 20 at the time of his arrest in October, was charged with 12 firearms offences after a shooting in the Laurel neighbourhood.

Hassan Dembil, Manav Heer and Ravinder Sandu — all 18 and 19 at the time of their arrests — were charged with arson for a Dec. 19, 2023, house fire in Cy Becker. A youth was also charged in the incident.

Arjun Sahnan, 19, is also facing five firearms-related charges after a Dec. 30, 2023, traffic stop near 17 Street and 49 Avenue.

Paton said city police are liaising with police in India through the RCMP. He ruled out any connection between the Edmonton extortions and similar crimes targeting South Asian communities in British Columbia and Ontario.

“I think these type of things are quite common in India, and I think maybe it’s a tactic they’re exploiting,” he said.

The deadly shooting of homebuilder Buta Singh Gill April 8 is not connected to the extortions, Paton said. That shooting was carried out by a 49-year-old man who is believed to have worked for Gill. The shooter wounded another man before turning the gun on himself.

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China travel surges for May holiday but consumers remain wary

BEIJING – Travel by rail and car across China surged on May 1, the first day of a major public holiday, as consumers remained focused on keeping expenses down in a challenged economy.

In the run-up to the five-day holiday that began with May Day, domestic airline fares were falling, and forecasts suggested more travellers were opting to drive rather than fly, or had booked early to save.

Travel of all kinds has rebounded since China lifted strict Covid-19 control measures at the end of 2022. But consumer spending on those trips has failed to keep up, limiting the boost to the broader economy.

China has set an economic growth target for 2024 of around 5 per cent , which many analysts say will be a challenge to achieve without much more stimulus.

China’s manufacturing and services activity both expanded at a slower pace in April, official surveys showed on April 30, suggesting some loss of momentum.

“There is indeed significant pressure,” Mr Lin Yu, 38, who was visiting Beijing from Hangzhou. “Every family’s situation is different, and it clearly also depends on the industry you work in.”

By the fourth week of April, the average price for an economy flight in China had dropped 38 per cent from the first week of the month to the equivalent of just under US$97 (S$132), according to VariFlight, an aviation data service provider.

“Chinese airlines must adapt to these changes,” said Mr Zheng Hongfeng, co-founder of VariFlight, who said the fare declines showed travellers were booking early in a highly competitive market.

About 58 million cars are expected to be on roads every day during the holiday, while railways carried more than 20 million passengers on May 1 alone, state media reported.

The number of trips taken during the first quarter was up almost 17 per cent from a year earlier, according to state broadcaster CCTV.

A three-day public holiday during April was the first time average spending per trip rose beyond 2019 levels. By that measure, spending was up then just over 1 per cent.

Some companies have shifted to try to appeal to consumers watching their spending as they watch the road.

Yum China, the operator of KFC in China, said this week that 30 per cent of its new stores would be in lower-tier cities or roadside locations like highway rest stops.

Same-store sales at those locations were up 20 per cent during Chinese New Year in February, Yum China CEO Joey Wat said.

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