Tourism Regina launches new line of merchandise
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Tourism Regina launched its new merchandise on May 23.
The new line features candles and oil diffusers with a signature Regina scent.
That's in addition to the relaunched I Love Regina gear, which was previously offered online.
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Both collections are now available for purchase at City Hall and are a tame comparison to Experience Regina's failed tourism rebrand of 2023, when the campaign used slogans like, 'The city that rhymes with fun,' and 'Show us your Regina.'
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