Win a trip to Thailand (or Penticton, or Big White, or Victoria)

It could be a vacay in your own backyard, riding the rails or a foray to exotic Thailand.

The Spirit of Hospitality Lottery, which opens Oct. 15 here: https://trellis.org/spiritofhospitalitylottery?utm_campaign=002-townhall-marketing, is raffling off nine spectacular travel prize packages.

Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10, 7 for $20 or 20 for $50, with all proceeds from ticket sales going to the BC Hospitality Foundation to support hospitality and tourism workers and their families who are facing financial crisis due to health conditions.

The lottery runs from Oct. 15 through Nov. 25 with the final draw on Nov. 26.

Here are the prizes:

- Grand prize: Take a ride on the Rocky Mountaineer luxury train complete with breathtaking views and gourmet dining -- valued at $6,500

- Phuket Adventure: $2,000 in travel money to get to your two-night stay at the Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort in Thailand -- valued at $2,500

- Quebec City: $1,000 in travel cash to get to your two-night stay at the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac -- valued at $3,100

- Aspen, Colorado: Two-night stay at the St. Regis Aspen Hotel with $2,000 for travel and skiing -- valued at $4,000

- Big White Ski Vacation: Five-night getaway with lift passes -- valued at $2,800

- Victoria in Style: Accommodation at the Chateau Victoria Hotel, ferry tickets, catamaran tour and visit to Butchart Gardens -- valued at $2,600

Three early-bird draws

1. Whistler Getaway: Two nights at Adara Hotel with Thermal Journey at Scandinave Spa -- valued at $600

2. Fun in Vancouver: Dinner for two at CinCin and Vancouver Mysteries outdoor game -- valued at $275

3. Penticton Wine and Food: Overnight at the Penticton Lakeside Resort and wine tasting at Terravista Winery on the Naramata Bench -- valued at $550