Content Creators Explore Kelowna's Culinary and Wellness Experiences
Our fall media familiarization (FAM) tours wrapped in mid-October with a wellness- and culture-focused content creator tour that combined indulgence and inspiration.…
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Posts From: October 2025
Kelowna Designated as Canada's First UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy
The City of Kelowna, together with Westbank First Nation and the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, is proud to announce that Kelowna has been designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy…
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Kelowna Comes Alive as Host of TOTA AGM & Summit
Kelowna's vibrant spirit and welcoming energy set the stage for meaningful dialogue, shared learning, and fresh ideas at this year's Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) AGM & Summit, held on October 22 and 23 at the KF Centre for Excellence…
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Kelowna Welcomes Inaugural BC Accelerator Program
Kelowna continues to strengthen its position as a leading destination for collaboration and thought leadership at the provincial level, proudly hosting the inaugural BC Accelerator Program from October 20 to 22…
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A Life-Giving Destination: The Centre of Kelowna's Refreshed Brand - Part 2
Learn about Kelowna’s Updated Brand Strategy & Visual Direction - Part 2 The team from Partners & Hawes (Taya, Catherine & Gisele) joined me at our Annual General Meeting workshops in May 2025 to answer questions from local tourism businesses to better understand the brand development process, the…
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Your Feedback Matters: Participate in Tourism Kelowna's Annual Member Survey
Each year, we reach out to our voting members to gather valuable feedback on our programs and services. Direct input from our members helps shape our strategic direction and ensures we continue to meet the needs of our tourism community…
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TIABC Call for Board Nominations
The Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) Governance Committee is seeking qualified individuals for the 2025-2027 term who are dedicated to the success of the association and will support its objectives as members of TIABC's Board of Directors. Acceptance of nominations is based on a specific set of skills and experience…
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Travel Media Update: Summer / Fall 2025
Tourism Kelowna’s Travel Media Program was highly active through late summer and into fall, coordinating and supporting eight hosted media and content creator tours between August and mid-October, some of which are highlighted below…
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Tourism Kelowna Showcases Meeting Potential at IMEX America 2025
From October 5–10, Vanessa and I attended IMEX America in Las Vegas, representing Tourism Kelowna within the Destination Canada booth. This year’s show was our busiest yet—with more appointments, more leads, and more proof that Kelowna continues to shine as a meetings and incentives destination…
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Tourism Champion Named 2025 Business Leader of the Year
Big White's Senior Vice President, Michael J. Ballingall, has been named as the 2025 Business Leader of the Year by the Kelowna Chamber’s Business Excellence Awards independent judging panel…
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