Kelowna Takes Part in New Venue Series' Event: 40 Days/40 Sites
This summer, Kelowna was proud to take part in the Venue Series: 40 Days / 40 Sites program, which ran from June 20 to July 30, 2025…
Read More
Category: Meetings & Conferences
Forging Connections with Business Event Professionals and Planners
This summer, our team welcomed over 20 business event professionals and meeting planners to attend two carefully curated familiarization (FAM) tours, designed to showcase our region as more than just a beautiful location—it’s a destination built for meaningful connections, authentic experiences, and world-class events.…
Read More
OKGo Campaign Wins BCEDA Marketing Innovation Award
The OKGo marketing campaign—a collaborative initiative between the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission (COEDC), Tourism Kelowna, and Accelerate Okanagan (AO)—was recently awarded the Marketing Innovation Award (for communities with a population over 25,000) at the 2025 BC Economic…
Read More
Kelowna Comes Alive at Spring Client Event in Toronto
Kelowna’s spirit and energy came alive in Eastern Canada, as our team hosted its first Toronto client event of the year at Gladstone House on May 12. …
Read More
Business Development Team Members Earn New Professional Designations
At Tourism Kelowna, we are committed to professional excellence and continuous learning—values that ensure we provide best-in-class service to our clients while fostering sustainable growth for our destination…
Read More
On the Road with Purpose: Showcasing Kelowna to Key Markets
Tourism Kelowna's Business Development team kicked off its 2025 client events with a two-city visit designed to foster meaningful connections and highlight the unique value of hosting meetings and conferences in our region…
Read More
Tourism Kelowna Welcomes Nicole Martinez to the Team
We are excited to welcome and introduce Nicole Martinez, who joins Tourism Kelowna's team as our new Business Development Sales Manager for the Western Markets…
Read More
Business Events Take Centre Stage: GMID 2025
On Thursday, April 3, Canada's business events sector took centre stage as we celebrated Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) 2025…
Read More
Celebrating Global Meetings Industry Day
Business events held in Kelowna and area leave meaningful legacies, from local spending and job creation to knowledge exchange and community pride. On April 3, the business events industry across Canada joins together to celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), recognizing the sector's positive social and economic benefits…
Read More
Ottawa Meet Week 2025 Brings Fresh Connections and Exciting New Beginnings
Ottawa Meet Week never disappoints, and this year was no exception! With an upgraded booth, an exciting new partnership, and plenty of meaningful conversations, we left feeling inspired, energized, and ready for what’s ahead…
Read More