go2HR Officially Launches BSAFE
BSAFE™, an online COVID-19 health and safety training program developed specifically for the BC tourism and hospitality industry, has officially launched…
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Posts From: May 2021
Tourism Contributes to Local Economy and Quality of Life: National Tourism Week and Love for Kelowna
Across Canada, as part of National Tourism Week running from May 23-30, communities are paying tribute to the economic impact and increased quality of life tourism offers…
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Tourism Kelowna Board of Directors Set to Support Industry Through Recovery
The 2021-22 Tourism Kelowna Society Board of Directors, announced earlier this month at the Society’s AGM, is now in place and ready to guide the destination marketing organization’s restart efforts, when the time is right, while supporting the industry through recovery and beyond…
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BC's Restart Plan for a Safe Return to Normal
On May 25, the provincial government announced BC’s restart plan, a summary of which can be viewed below. Existing COVID-19 restrictions will begin to ease as we progress through each step of the four-part plan, so long as vaccination rates continue to increase and cases and hospitalizations decrease…
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Tourism Counts: Showcasing the Value of Kelowna's Tourism Industry
Prior to the pandemic, tourism in Kelowna and the Central Okanagan was a $2.1 billion dollar industry. As a vital economic driver in the region, there is no doubt of the value that tourism brings, generating close to 13,000 jobs, $443 million in visitor spending, and $204 million in tax revenues for…
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COVID-19 Vaccination Resources
As COVID-19 case numbers decrease and vaccination rates increase, we move closer and closer to once again welcoming visitors to our community…
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Relocation Guides Now Available
The 2021 Relocation Guides have arrived! Aimed at informing and inspiring those who are considering a permanent or semi-permanent move to Kelowna and the Central Okanagan, the guide is packed with essential information. …
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Tourism Kelowna Society Holds 2020 Annual General Meeting Virtually
The Tourism Kelowna Society held its 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, May 11, its second through a virtual format, to update stakeholders on the organization’s strategic focus and annual operations and to announce newly elected directors who will help guide the organization and local tourism industry through its post-pandemic recovery…
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Industry and Consumer Trends: May 2021
COVID-19 has changed our lives and changed many consumer behaviours. Tourism Kelowna continues to monitor several data sets and consumer insights to help inform our marketing decisions. Below are some items that may be of interest to your business and some easy-to-implement tips to keep you current.…
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Tourism Week in Canada 2021: Celebrating our Local Tourism Industry
Each May, the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) and tourism associations across the country, including the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC), spearhead Tourism Week in Canada to draw attention to the importance of the industry, whose numerous contributions strengthen the economy and enrich the quality of life for Canadians…
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