Celebrating Tourism's Bright Moments in 2022
As we look towards 2023, let’s take a moment to celebrate some of the bright moments for our organization, local tourism industry, and community in 2022…
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Destination Development Key to Recovery and Resiliency
As economic recovery continues, Tourism Kelowna has launched a new approach to help support the local tourism industry while working in partnership with the community and residents toward a long-term vision of responsible, sustainable tourism growth…
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Showcase Your Restaurant or Accommodation With Dine Around 2023
Dine Around - Sip, Savour & Stay, the BC Restaurant & Foodservices Association (BCRFA)'s annual food festival, is set to return this winter from January 18 to February 9, showcasing the best of the Okanagan through its amazing restaurants and hotel deals. …
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Okanagan + Co. Opens in Kelowna International Airport Departures Lounge
Tourism Kelowna and Okanagan Lifestyle Apparel Inc. have collaborated to open a new retail store in the Kelowna International Airport (YLW) departures lounge. Okanagan + Co. will sell a selection of Love for Kelowna, Kelowna Vibes, and Okanagan Lifestyle merchandise and apparel. …
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Connecting with the International Tourism Community at Advocacy Summit 2022
Tourism Kelowna's Director of Community & Visitor Engagement, Chris Lewis, recently represented our organization at Destination International's Advocacy Summit 2022, where he was invited to speak as part of a panel presentation during the event…
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Making the Most of Tourism Kelowna's Base Program
Now that the hustle and bustle of summer is over and the fall season is underway, it's a great time to review Tourism Kelowna's Base Program benefits to make sure you are making the most of the program…
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Tourism Kelowna Quarterly Update: Busy Fall Momentum
We are pleased to provide you with updates from our team, including an overview of some key initiatives, as they align with our organization's strategic priorities, that took place during the third quarter of 2022…
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OKGO Marketing Campaign Wins Big at 2022 Marketing Canada Awards
The innovative OKGo multimedia marketing campaign—a collaborative project launched in 2021 by Tourism Kelowna, Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission (COEDC), and Accelerate Okanagan—recently won four 2022 Marketing Canada Awards…
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Celebrating World Tourism Day 2022
Each year on September 27, we celebrate World Tourism Day, which was designated by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to create "awareness of tourism’s social, cultural, political, and economic value and the contribution that the sector can make towards reaching the Sustainable Development Goals." …
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Arts and Culture Take Centre Stage for Kelowna Culture Days
Arts and culture will once again take centre stage as Culture Days festivities kick off this week. This national campaign, which runs from September 23 until October 16, promotes inclusivity, awareness, participation, and engagement in arts and culture in Canadian communities. …
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