Travel Media Update: Highlighting Winter in Kelowna
Tourism Kelowna recently hosted its first media familiarization (FAM) tour of the year, highlighting activities in and around Kelowna during the winter…
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Posts From: January 2025
Provincial Government Launches New Short-Term Rental Registry
The Government of BC recently announced that anyone operating a short-term rental in B.C. and listing on platforms such as Airbnb, Vrbo, and others will be required to register with the Province, including hosts operating outside areas with the principal-residence requirement. …
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One Month Away from the Montana's Brier, Major Events Ramp up for 2025
2025 is gearing up to be an exciting year for major events in Kelowna starting with the return of the Montana’s Brier this February, after a 57-year hiatus…
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Kelowna Hotel Motel Association Celebrates Heart of Hospitality Awards 2025
On Thursday, January 23, the Kelowna Hotel Motel Association celebrated its 8 th Annual Heart of Hospitality Awards at a luncheon hosted at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort. …
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Tourism Growth Program Delivers $2 Million in Funding for Southern Interior Communities
More than a dozen businesses and organizations in the Southern Interior, including a few here in the Central Okanagan, are set to receive more than $2 million in funding from Pacific Economic Development Canada through the Tourism Growth Program…
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Upcoming Business Events and Webinars: January 27 - February 7, 2025
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 upcoming events you can attend in the weeks ahead…
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Get Involved: 2025 Montana's Brier Business Toolkit
Curling's largest event, the 2025 Montana's Brier, is just around the corner, taking place from February 28 to March 9 at Prospera Place. In support of this highly anticipated event, we’ve compiled a comprehensive toolkit for local businesses to help them maximize their participation, engage with attendees, and drive traffic to their business. …
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Kelowna invited to apply for international designation as Canada’s first ‘City of Gastronomy’
Kelowna’s outstanding food and beverage culture and vibrant culinary scene could soon be part of a network of cities around the world celebrated for creativity and innovation…
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Kelowna Ignites Incentive Travel at the 2025 SITE Canada Exchange
Kelowna became a hub for the incentive travel industry by hosting the 2025 SITE Canada Exchange from January 5 to 8. We welcomed top incentive buyers and suppliers from across Canada and the U.S. to our vibrant city to connect, collaborate, and discover the latest trends in this exciting sector…
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2024 Travel Media Review
This past year brought media from all over Canada and North America to our destination during the shoulder seasons, where trips were planned around our 2024 focus areas, including Kelowna's food, wine and craft beverage culture, cycling, accessibility, and outdoor adventure…
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