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Tourism Kelowna’s Visitor Experience team provides service to visitors and local residents in person, by phone, and through digital channels at our Kelowna Visitor Centre (KVC) and Kelowna International Airport Kiosk, as well as with our mobile team, who attends events, festivals, and conferences. Providing these services would not be possible without the support of Tourism Kelowna’s large volunteer base…
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Tourism Kelowna works with over 400 stakeholders that represent the entire tourism industry, from accommodations, restaurants, and guided tours to attractions, retailers, and so much more. As the destination marketing organization (DMO) for Kelowna, our mandate is to support and market our destination in a sustainable manner that strengthens the economy and enriches the quality of life of our residents, and it's a role we take seriously and are proud to do. …
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In response to the Tourism Task Force's final report, which was presented to Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport last week, the provincial government issued a press release this morning announcing that they will be committing $100 million in dedicated relief funding for the tourism sector, while also allocating $5 million to Indigenous Tourism BC to administer relief grant funding targeted for Indigenous businesses…
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Here are some opportunities for eligible businesses to take advantage of in the new year for support, expertise, and to learn news skills…
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COVID-19 continues to directly and significantly impact the tourism industry and consumer behaviours, and with non-essential travel again not recommended, in many cases travel has decreased significantly – almost to the level when the pandemic was first declared…
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Following the new provincial health orders that were announced late last week, Tourism Kelowna continues to increase its focus to a more local audience. As an organization, we want to continue to support our stakeholders and our local businesses with the resources we have available…
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On Saturday, November 7, BC’s Provincial Health Officer (PHO), Dr. Bonnie Henry, announced a new temporary, regional order for the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, which includes a variety of restrictions on social interactions and revised travel guidance. …
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After working to gain traction with the local Okanagan Chapter of the Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE), Tourism Kelowna’s Director of Business and Destination Development, Jennifer Horsnell, is now a member of the BC Network Council. …
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At the beginning of October, Tourism Kelowna conducted its second general resident sentiment survey, a benchmarking measure that the organization is committed to undertaking yearly…
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This winter, the Kelowna International Airport (YLW) will be part of a unique air experience announced earlier this week by Air Canada…
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1-800-663-4345
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