Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week kicked off yesterday, May 3, and runs until May 9, 2026. Emergency situations impact local businesses, residents, and visitors, potentially affecting or influencing those travelling or planning a trip to our province or region, so being prepared is vital. …
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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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From March 9 to 12, I joined close to 200 DMO professionals from across the US and Canada at the 2026 Partnership & Community Engagement (PACE) Forum…
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Destination BC, in collaboration with BC Tourism Climate Resiliency Initiative (BCTCRI) partners, is inviting tourism businesses across the province to participate in the second Tourism Climate Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability Business Survey…
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Applications are now open for the 8th Annual Okanagan Angel Summit, an eight-week investment program hosted by Accelerate Okanagan…
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Tourism Kelowna has been named one of three finalists for the Professional Excellence DMO or Sector Association Award at the 2026 BC Tourism Industry Awards, alongside Tourism Prince George and Tourism Terrace…
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2025 has been a banner year for sports and major events in Kelowna. Our city proudly hosted some of the largest events our community has seen: the return of the Montana’s Brier for the first time in 56 years and Country Music Week & the CCMA Awards, which were hosted in Kelowna for the first time. …
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Destination BC (DBC), in partnership with the Tourism Innovation Lab and Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA), recently announced the launch of a new program aimed at sparking and supporting innovative tourism ideas across Valleys & Vineyards , one of its new Iconics brands celebrating the…
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On September 27, visitors, residents, and local businesses came together once again for the 6th Annual Love for Kelowna Day, sharing their love for our region and celebrating the role tourism plays in shaping the vibrant community we call home. What began during the pandemic as a grassroots initiative has now grown into an event that reinforces the connection between residents, businesses, and the visitor economy…
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The City of Kelowna has reached another milestone in the redevelopment of Parkinson Recreation Centre (PRC), with a ground breaking ceremony that took place on April 30…
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