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For the first time, Tourism Kelowna is launching a Relocation Advertising Package, which will provide visitors who are looking to make a permanent move to Kelowna and the Central Okanagan with helpful resources and key information about the region. …
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As we near one full year of travel restrictions due to the global health pandemic, Tourism Kelowna wanted to once again gauge the economic impact COVID-19 continues to have on the tourism industry. In mid-February, we sent out our fourth COVID-19 Impact Survey to all Tourism Kelowna stakeholders, and once again we received strong interest and engagement levels from all sectors of the industry…
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We want to recognize some of the award wins and notable news from our local tourism industry that occurred over the past month…
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The Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission (COEDC) recently released reports highlighting economic and job indicators for 2020, providing a look at our local economy and the impact of COVID-19 in our region…
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Through its Tourism Skills Training Program, the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) is preparing participants for jobs in the tourism and hospitality sectors. Tourism businesses in the region can support and work with program participants in several ways…
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Numerous local, provincial, and national organizations continue to host webinars and virtual events to provide learning and networking opportunities and facilitate discussions on a variety of topics. Here are some of the webinars and events you can attend in the weeks ahead…
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Tourism Kelowna is pleased to welcome Natalie Corbett of Accent Inns to our Board of Directors…
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Earlier this month, the Government of Canada announced an additional $500 million in funding for the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF), with 25% of the total $2 billion in funds designated for the tourism industry. …
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As we continue to stay local and support local, Destination BC (DBC) has officially launched the Share Your Love for BC Contest as a way to connect with BC residents, have them share all the reasons they love their home province, and keep BC top of mind for future travel…
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The 2020/21 winter season has been tough for the tourism industry, with hotels among the hardest hit—normal occupancy levels during the winter in Kelowna are around 40-50%, but this year they have been as low as 20%. In an effort to boost hotel occupancy by encouraging staycations through the rest of winter and into spring, Tourism Kelowna is developing new content features focused on the local market…
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