Tourism Kelowna Welcomes Colin McGuinness to the Team
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We are excited to announce that Colin McGuinness will be joining the Tourism Kelowna team later this month, overseeing our business development for sports and events.…
Posts from: September 2019
Community Sustainability Update - Fall 2019
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Tourism Kelowna has been working with several businesses as they make their commitment to the Biosphere Adhesion Program. This program allows businesses to take small steps towards making big changes in our community…
Tourism Kelowna Website Hits Milestone with Most Visitors Ever
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For the first time ever, Tourism Kelowna's website has received over 1 million visits (sessions) over the period of a year…
Indigenous Tourism Awards Nominations Now Open
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A highlight of the International Indigenous Tourism Conference (IITC), which is set to take place in Kelowna this November, is the annual Indigenous Tourism Awards, which are presented on the last day of the conference…
Stakeholder Voices Matter
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As a research-based organization, Tourism Kelowna conducts a wide variety of annual surveys to gather feedback, measure results, and inform future planning…
Show Your 'Love for Kelowna' on World Tourism Day
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World Tourism Day takes place this Friday, September 27, with tourism management organizations celebrating around the world, including at the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) signature event in New Delhi, India…
Kelowna Visitor Centre Retail Program Promotes Sense of Place
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Over the past year, Tourism Kelowna's retail program at the Kelowna Visitor Centre has grown from eight local suppliers, artisans, and consignees to more than 50…
Advertise in the Official 2020 Visitors' Guide
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Tourism Kelowna has started work on the Official 2020 Vistors' Guide. With an annual circulation of 100,000, this publication is the most comprehensive resource for information on Kelowna, Lake Country, West Kelowna, and Westbank First Nation…
Do Locals Value Tourism?
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Kelowna’s tourism industry generates $1.25 billion in economic impact annually. As this important economic driver continues to grow it becomes increasingly important that local residents support and understand the value of tourism and in turn, feel that a strong visitor economy is benefitting their quality of life…
What is Your Role in Destination Development?
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It's not unusual to hear the term destination development these days. You've likely come across it in our Industry News Centre posts or heard it mentioned at our Plug-In Sessions; however, if you google destination development, the amount of information is staggering and the stories varied in scope. …
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