Tourism Kelowna Celebrates the Power of Tourism and People
This week, Tourism Kelowna is proud to celebrate two concurrent national recognitions: National Tourism Week (NTW) and National Volunteer Week (NVW)…
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More of the Okanagan Rail Trail to Open This Summer
Regional collaboration continues to take shape this spring, with construction now underway on a vital segment of the Okanagan Rail Trail…
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Celebrating National Volunteer Week
Tourism Kelowna is once again celebrating National Volunteer Week (NVW), which runs from April 19–25, 2026 and this year, falls within the International Year of Volunteers (IYV) . …
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Special Olympics Canada Winter Games 2028 Games Organizing Commitee Seeks General Manager
Kelowna is proud to have secured the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games 2028 (SOCWG), marking an exciting milestone for the community. Planning is now underway, with the Games Organizing Committee (GOC) being established in collaboration with Special Olympics Canada (SOC), the City of Kelowna, and Tourism Kelowna. The next key step is recruiting a dynamic General Manager to help lead this landmark event to success…
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You're Invited: Tourism Kelowna Annual General Meeting
Tourism Kelowna warmly invites tourism industry professionals and businesses to the Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport on Thursday, May 7, 2026, for an Events Information Session, our Annual General Meeting (AGM), and a lively Industry Social Mixer…
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Government of BC Supports Adventure Tourism with New Permitting Hub
The Province recently announced a new Adventure Tourism Hub as the next step in improving BC’s permitting process, making it easier for businesses to seek land-tenure approval for popular tourism activities…
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Revitalizing Tourism Kelowna's Retail Program
Over the past year, our retail program has evolved to bring the refreshed Kelowna brand to life through a more aligned and intentional approach. Guided by the brand's updated visual language and storytelling, our organization has introduced new merchandise to extend Kelowna’s story beyond the visit…
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Kelowna Ranks Second in the 2026 Arts Vibrancy Index
Kelowna ranked second in Canada in the recently released 2026 Arts Vibrancy Index , a first-of-its-kind indicator that can help track which Canadian Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) are driving growth through arts and culture…
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Celebrate National Tourism Week 2026
National Tourism Week (NTW)—led by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC), in partnership with Destination Canada—encourages industry members and partners to come together to celebrate tourism, which is vital to the national economy and to the social and cultural fabric of communities across the nation. …
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UNESCO City of Gastronomy: Next Steps and Community Engagement Opportunities Announced
The work of advancing Kelowna’s recent international designation as a City of Gastronomy through the UNESCO Creative Cities Network is moving into its next phase, with the formation of a new Advisory Council and upcoming opportunities for community members to get involved…
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