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The Province of British Columbia has announced a new funding program which aims to enhance BC’s reputation as an events destination, foster economic growth, and increase visitation across the province…
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The 2025 BC Tourism Industry Conference, organized by the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC), was held last week in Vancouver, BC. Over 460 delegates from around the province attended, ready to tackle issues and discuss opportunities for the industry under the theme 'Tourism For All - Embracing the Journey.'…
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We're ready to welcome the more than 1,500 Indigenous youth athletes from across British Columbia who will travel to Kelowna next week for the 2025 Jr. All Native Basketball Tournament (JANT)…
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Are you a Tourism Kelowna voting member? Are you interested in being part of a dynamic team of community leaders representing a broad spectrum of Kelowna’s tourism industry? If you answered yes, you might be eligible for election to Tourism Kelowna's Board of Directors…
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We take pride in celebrating our valued members each month by recognizing their Tourism Kelowna Membership Anniversaries. This is our way of expressing gratitude for their ongoing support and contributions to our vibrant tourism community. Their commitment helps shape the success of our industry, and we are honored to acknowledge their milestones with us.…
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Ottawa Meet Week never disappoints, and this year was no exception! With an upgraded booth, an exciting new partnership, and plenty of meaningful conversations, we left feeling inspired, energized, and ready for what’s ahead…
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Tourism Kelowna collects research data from numerous sources, which helps support and inform our team's work while also allowing us to identify trends and patterns in the local market. Key indicators, including visitation, hotel occupancy, airport passenger numbers, visitor spending, and more, are regularly posted and collected…
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Applications are now open for the 7th Okanagan Angel Summit. This annual investment event brings startups and investors together to connect, grow, and shape the future of BC tech…
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Tourism Kelowna recently attended the PACE (Partnership and Community Engagement) Forum, presented by Granicus | Simpleview and Miles Partnership, for the first time. The annual forum—which this year was held in late February in Cincinnati—brings together destination organization professionals to share best practices, learn from industry leaders, and discover new ways to drive success through collaboration and innovation. …
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In 2021, Tourism HR Canada launched Propel, a work placement program designed specifically for the tourism and hospitality sector to work with post-secondary students as they prepare for careers in the industry…
Tourism Kelowna would like to thank Westbank First Nation and Okanagan Indian Band for the privilege to live, work, and play on the tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ (land), that is the unceded and traditional territory of syilx Okanagan peoples, the original stewards of these lands and to whom we give thanks to as our hosts
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Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 6S4 Canada
1-800-663-4345
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