Every year, as part of Tourism Kelowna's operational plan, a survey is sent out to the representatives of Tourism Kelowna's close to 400 voting stakeholders to garner feedback and to understand their levels of satisfaction with our organization. …
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While several existing federal COVID-19 support programs have now ended, the Government of Canada has proposed new, targeted programs to support hardest-hit businesses, including those in the tourism and hospitality sector.…
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As travel continues to increase and we move towards further recovery from the pandemic, Canadian airlines have been announcing new and increasing air service to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) from destinations across the country. …
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To further showcase the importance of our local tourism industry, we are connecting with our stakeholders, industry partners, and other local businesses and organizations to find out more about what tourism means to them. In celebration of Kelowna Pride Week 2021, which runs from October 23 – 31, we connected with the Kelowna Pride Society and DunnEnzies Pizza Co., an LGBT2Q+ owned and operated local business that offers "a safe, inclusive and diverse space" for the community at all three of their Kelowna locations. …
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The global medical manufacturing industry is booming—biotech, medical device, and pharmaceutical companies from around the world are eager to meet with healthcare professionals to introduce them to innovations that are constantly emerging. What does this mean for Kelowna? With Canada leading the way in pharmaceutical research and development, it means a greater opportunity to attract more meetings from across the country to our destination. …
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As we look forward to recovery, our collective focus remains on rebuilding a resilient and thriving tourism industry, in a sustainable and thoughtful way. On November 3 and 4, the British Columbia Regional Tourism Secretariat (BCRTS) Tourism Summit 2021 will further this conversation through the delivery of workshops and panels centred around the theme, Reimagining the Future of Tourism: Rebuild, Reframe and Rethink. …
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Earlier this month, the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission (COEDC) won two International Economic Development Council (IEDC) awards—Gold in the Magazine and Newsletter category and Silver in the Special Purpose Website category—for the OKGo marketing campaign, which was produced by local creative firm, CREW Food & Beverage Marketing Partners, and launched through a partnership between the COEDC, Accelerate Okanagan, and Tourism Kelowna…
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The BC Tourism Resiliency Network and Synergy Enterprises have partnered to deliver the Decade of Action Program: Building a Sustainable Future for BC Tourism through the UN Sustainable Development Goals to tourism businesses across the province…
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The City of Kelowna is now accepting applications from local arts, culture, and heritage organizations for its 2022 Cultural Grants, which will provide more than $150,000 in funding. …
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Since the beginning of the pandemic, Tourism Kelowna has had to adapt to evolving situations and update its stakeholder programs in response to changing consumer trends and the evolving needs of visitors. …
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