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This year has started off with a bang in terms of media coverage for Kelowna, even while in the midst of a global pandemic. Many of the articles are the result of visits from several years ago or from relationships that have been built with media who have come to explore Kelowna several times…
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The results are in—our #exploreKelownalocal campaign with KelownaNow has been a great success. Over the course of 10 weeks, we have been targeting a local audience by creating content and contests for Kelowna residents, encouraging them to explore their own backyard and support local businesses as the COVID-19 pandemic continues…
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Tourism Kelowna has launched the #exploreKelowna Local Savings Pass, a new program that aims to connect residents to great offers at local businesses…
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and non-essential travel is discouraged, we have been adapting our marketing activities and have turned our focus to the local market. Traditionally, in the winter, we would be advertising to a wide audience, encouraging travel to our area to enjoy the Okanagan champagne powder, winter wine tours, and amazing culinary delights, but now is the time to stay local and support local. …
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Though 2020 wasn’t a traditional travel year, Kelowna and area did receive impressive coverage that will help in recovery efforts by keeping us in the mind of travellers for future trips. In addition, when province-wide restrictions were put in place in the fall, we worked closely with Destination BC to spread the “Stay local. Support local.” message. …
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Like many things, the world of travel-media relations has changed substantially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of mid-March this year, the travel media program here at Tourism Kelowna has been, for the most part, put on hold…
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The Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC) BC Chapter has been hosting online Zoom events since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to connect tourism industry members and media in a casual and fun way and this month Tourism Kelowna was lucky enough to be the hosts…
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The past months have been challenging for all within the tourism industry, with many changes taking place for each business. Now, as provincial health restrictions are easing, businesses are reopening with additional safety measures in place—this is important information for us to be able to share when servicing visitor requests and when travellers are researching for future trips to Kelowna…
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During the past months, due to provincial health orders, it became paramount for us to shift our messaging to connect Central Okanagan residents with local businesses as much as possible. Through this work, the pride that locals and businesses have for this beautiful place we call home became clear…
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Despite travel media placements slowing due to COVID-19, our destination received some great coverage in March that reached provincial, national, and international audiences…
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