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Each year on September 27, we celebrate World Tourism Day, which was designated by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to create "awareness of tourism’s social, cultural, political, and economic value and the contribution that the sector can make towards reaching the Sustainable Development Goals." …
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Arts and culture will once again take centre stage as Culture Days festivities kick off this week. This national campaign, which runs from September 23 until October 16, promotes inclusivity, awareness, participation, and engagement in arts and culture in Canadian communities. …
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Local, provincial, and national organizations regularly host in-person and virtual events to provide learning and networking opportunities and facilitate discussions on various topics. Here are some of the upcoming events you can attend in the weeks ahead…
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Tourism Kelowna's Community Specialists are the face of our organization at the Kelowna Visitor Centre and at our various satellite and mobile locations, welcoming visitors to our city and ensuring that both travellers and locals experience the best of Kelowna's four-season playground. Throughout the summer and fall, we'll introduce you to our exceptional Community Specialists—next up are Hannah Day and Ava Ready…
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As we near the first official day of fall, we want to highlight several opportunities you can take advantage of to promote your products, services, or events to locals and visitors alike throughout the season. …
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Over the past few years, the tourism industry and the landscape of our local business community have shifted. In response, Tourism Kelowna is moving from a stakeholder to a membership model, allowing our organization to meet our local businesses' current needs and work more effectively for our current member base…
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Local, provincial, and national organizations regularly host in-person and virtual events to provide learning and networking opportunities and facilitate discussions on a variety of topics. Here are some of the upcoming events you can attend in the weeks ahead…
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Last fall, we partnered with the District of Lake Country and the City of West Kelowna to start work on a collaborative marketing campaign inviting people to explore more in the Central Okanagan…
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Every month new businesses join Tourism Kelowna—we would like to welcome the most recent additions to our organization and introduce them to the rest of our network and industry…
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Industry indicators continue to show strong performance for Kelowna and the Central Okanagan during the first part of the year. Great weather helped show off what our destination is known for—stunning views, tremendous food and wine experiences, and all of the outdoor activities you can imagine…
Kelowna is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ (land) of the syilx/Okanagan people who have resided here since time immemorial
Kelowna Visitor Centre:
238 Queensway
Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 6S4 Canada
1-800-663-4345
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