To help accommodators understand and implement the upcoming proof of vaccination (PoV) requirement set to begin on September 13, 2021, the BC Hotel Association (BCHA) provided the following update and guidance…
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The Fairs, Festivals, and Events Recovery Fund is a new program launched by the Government of BC to assist the hard-hit events industry by providing eligible organizations with one-time grants for up to 20% of an event's total budget (to a maximum of $250,000 per application). …
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As of September 13, 2021, residents of BC and visitors to the province will be required to show proof of having received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in order to access certain businesses, services, and events, including meetings and conferences. …
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To support business recovery, growth, and innovation, Accelerate Okanagan has launched Advisor Access, a new program that connects small business owners in the Okanagan—from Osoyoos to Salmon Arm—with advisors for a free, one-on-one coaching session. …
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On August 6, to further its efforts in combatting COVID-19, Interior Health announced additional regional restrictions for Kelowna and the Central Okanagan.…
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Last week, the Interior Health (IH) region marked its one million dose milestone, thanks to all those who have supported its immunization campaign so far. However, with the announcement of the COVID-19 outbreak in Kelowna and the Central Okanagan, IH continues to encourage individuals who are not yet fully immunized to get vaccinated as soon as possible…
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On Wednesday, July 28, Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, announced that Kelowna had won the right to host the 2026 BC Summer Games. From July 23 - 26, 2026, Kelowna will welcome over 4,000 athletes, coaches, support personnel, and families to our city for the biennial multisport competition…
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We want to recognize some of the award wins and highlight notable news from our local tourism industry that occurred over the past few months…
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As we move forward in BC’s Restart Plan and events start to kick back into high gear, reinvigorating our community, the City of Kelowna is setting out to develop its first-ever Events Strategy for Kelowna…
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For the month of July, Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) is offering free registration in the Rainbow Registered Program for Tourism Kelowna stakeholders and tourism-related businesses in the Central Okanagan…
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