Paddington hits the big time

Paddington hits the big time
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On Sunday December 7, the red carpet rolled out to welcome the famous Paddington bear in his debut film.

Travel industry colleagues and their families joined British Airways and VisitBritain to mark the occasion, which was held at an exclusive screening at Sydney’s Hoyts EQ.

Check out who got all dressed up to see the little bear on the big screen.

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Nicole Backo, British Airways &  Mark Haynes, VisitBritain

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Paddington themed British Airways skypacks

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Lisa Zahra, National Product Leader, Flight Centre Corporate Australia

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Paddington event boarding pass

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Brett LeRoy, Team Leader, FCm Travel Solutions

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Melissa Lau BA, Barbara Whitten Anywhere Travel, Cindy Lam BA

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Emma Jenkins, Morgan Hotel Group

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BA ambassadors, Karen Harrison British Airways, Mark Haynes VisitBritain, Kristen Angus VisitBritain, Nicole Backo British Airways, Melissa Lau BA, Natalie Brean BA, BA Ambassador

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British Airways ambassadors and some of Paddington’s younger fans 

Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au

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