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To help accommodators understand and implement the upcoming proof of vaccination (PoV) requirement set to begin on September 13, 2021, the BC Hotel Association (BCHA) provided the following update and guidance…
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Kelowna has continued to be included in travel media articles throughout the summer thanks to established relationships with media from numerous past visits. …
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The Fairs, Festivals, and Events Recovery Fund is a new program launched by the Government of BC to assist the hard-hit events industry by providing eligible organizations with one-time grants for up to 20% of an event's total budget (to a maximum of $250,000 per application). …
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Numerous organizations continue to host webinars and virtual events to provide learning and networking opportunities and to facilitate discussions on a variety of topics. Here are some of the upcoming webinars and events you can attend…
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Exploring our region's four-season playground is now even easier for Quebecois travellers thanks to the launch of Air Canada's new direct flights from Montreal to Kelowna. In response to this new air service, our team has created a French microsite to help attract more visitors from Quebec and connect them with remarkable experiences in our destination, for when it's time to travel again…
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As of September 13, 2021, residents of BC and visitors to the province will be required to show proof of having received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in order to access certain businesses, services, and events, including meetings and conferences. …
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Although public health officials are currently not encouraging non-essential travel to the Interior Health Region, we know that the measures being taken now will ensure that we can welcome back travellers from the US and other international destinations soon. This will include meetings, conferences, and events business, which brings valuable economic impact to our region, particularly during shoulder seasons. …
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Without question, this is the most challenging summer Kelowna and the Central Okanagan has faced in our lifetime. What's even tougher to comprehend, is that it's coming off the toughest year our industry has faced.…
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To support business recovery, growth, and innovation, Accelerate Okanagan has launched Advisor Access, a new program that connects small business owners in the Okanagan—from Osoyoos to Salmon Arm—with advisors for a free, one-on-one coaching session. …
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This summer, dry and hot weather conditions have created additional challenges and considerations for our province. While emergency response crews work hard to manage wildfires occurring in our region and across BC, our team continues to provide important information to visitors, residents, and local businesses to keep them updated on local conditions, and to help them make informed decisions and stay safe…
Tourism Kelowna would like to thank Westbank First Nation and Okanagan Indian Band for the privilege to live, work, and play on the tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ (land), that is the unceded and traditional territory of syilx Okanagan peoples, the original stewards of these lands and to whom we give thanks to as our hosts
Kelowna Visitor Centre:
238 Queensway
Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 6S4 Canada
1-800-663-4345
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