Tourism Kelowna Board Welcomes Natalie Corbett
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Tourism Kelowna is pleased to welcome Natalie Corbett of Accent Inns to our Board of Directors…
Posts from: February 2021
Additional Funding Available Through the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund
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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. …
Destination BC Launches Share Your Love for BC Contest
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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…
New Content Features Encourage Staycations
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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…
New Funding Available from the City of Kelowna for Local Non-Profit Organizations
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The City of Kelowna has launched a new grant program to support eligible non-profit organizations that continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Itinerary Builder Added to Tourism Kelowna's Website
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Visitors who are researching and planning for future trips to Kelowna or residents looking to explore locally can now create personalized itineraries from content on tourismkelowna.com using the newly launched Itinerary Builder…
Agri-Tourism Entrepreneur Skills Training Program Accepting Applications
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Thanks to funding from the provincial government, the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA), in conjunction with the University of Victoria-Peter B. Gustavson School of Business, will be delivering a 13-week program designed to support farmers, crafters, and artisans with developing products that are ready for market. …
Nominations and Voting Open for the Small Business BC Awards
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Do you know a small business in BC that deserves to be recognized for the work they do? Or are you proud of what you’ve achieved in your own business? In a year unlike any other, recognizing the contributions and hard work of small businesses is more important than ever…
Find out if You're Eligible for the Small and Medium-sized Business Recovery Grant Program
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In late December, the provincial government made changes to the Small and Medium-sized Business Recovery Grant program so that more BC businesses would be eligible to apply, while also increasing the top-up grant for eligible tourism businesses…
Upcoming Webinars and Virtual Events - February 17-24, 2021
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There are several upcoming webinars and virtual events taking place that will provide learning and networking opportunities and facilitate discussions on a variety of topics.…
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