Posts by Melissa McCluskey | Industry News Centre

Meet the Tourism Kelowna Team: Chris Shauf

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By Melissa McCluskey on Nov. 29, 2022

After an exciting two years working as Manager of Communications, Media & Public Relations for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games Torch Relays and travelling across the country, Chris Shauf returned from Vancouver to his home province of Saskatchewan—he was born in Estavan and grew up in the southeastern part of the province—where he settled in Saskatoon to further his leadership experience in the marketing and communications sector. However, it wasn't long before BC beckoned him back. …

Meet the Tourism Kelowna Team: Sara Correa

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By Melissa McCluskey on Oct. 24, 2022

Sara Correa made her way to Kelowna close to 10 years ago, moving from her hometown of Tenerife (The Canary Islands), Spain. Sara's experience working in the tourism industry and her love of the Okanagan made her a perfect fit for the Tourism Kelowna team, which she joined in March 2018…

Promote Your Offerings and Events This Holiday Season

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By Melissa McCluskey on Oct. 24, 2022

The holiday season is upon us, bringing with it more opportunities to promote your products, services, or events to locals and visitors alike. Here are some online and in-person options you can take advantage of this year. …

Kelowna International Airport (YLW): Fall 2022 Update

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By Melissa McCluskey on Oct. 14, 2022

As Kelowna International Airport (YLW) celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, it is also celebrating many exciting milestones and developments, several of which occurred over the past couple of months. …

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Award Wins and Notable News: Summer/Fall 2022

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By Melissa McCluskey on Oct. 11, 2022

We want to recognize and celebrate some of the award wins and highlight notable news from our local tourism industry that occurred over the past few months…

Meet the Tourism Kelowna Team: Lauren Lander

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By Melissa McCluskey on Sep. 26, 2022

While living in West Kelowna about 12 years ago, Lauren Lander started working with Tourism Kelowna as a temporary employee. She loved the organization and the work so much that even when she moved to Armstrong 10 years ago, she remained a member of the team—she is now among those with the longest tenure. …

Meet the Tourism Kelowna Team: Community Specialists, Hannah and Ava

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By Melissa McCluskey on Sep. 12, 2022

Tourism Kelowna's Community Specialists are the face of our organization at the Kelowna Visitor Centre and at our various satellite and mobile locations, welcoming visitors to our city and ensuring that both travellers and locals experience the best of Kelowna's four-season playground. Throughout the summer and fall, we'll introduce you to our exceptional Community Specialists—next up are Hannah Day and Ava Ready…

Promote Your Offerings and Events This Fall

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By Melissa McCluskey on Sep. 12, 2022

As we near the first official day of fall, we want to highlight several opportunities you can take advantage of to promote your products, services, or events to locals and visitors alike throughout the season. …

Meet the Tourism Kelowna Team: Nicolle Gomez de Sousa

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By Melissa McCluskey on Aug. 29, 2022

Although she's never lived full-time in Kelowna, Nicolle Gomez de Sousa considers the city her home away from home, visiting as much as possible for work and for holidays with her family, which includes her husband and two children…

Kelowna International Airport (YLW): Summer 2022 Update

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By Melissa McCluskey on Aug. 05, 2022

The summer season has provided the Kelowna International Airport (YLW) with several reasons to celebrate. …