Sponsored Ad Space Available in the #exploreKelowna Monthly
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Last February, we launched a new advertising opportunity for Tourism Kelowna Members—sponsored ad space in our #exploreKelowna Monthly newsletter…
Category: Public Relations
2022 Travel Media Review and Look Ahead to 2023
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In 2022, Tourism Kelowna's Travel Media program resumed in a reduced capacity, allowing our team to once again showcase our destination through select familiarization tours…
Meet the Tourism Kelowna Team: Lisanne Ballantyne
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After growing up in her hometown of Montreal, Lisanne Ballantyne set off for Winnipeg, where she graduated from the University of Manitoba before beginning her career in the marketing, communications, and public relations sector…
Meet the Tourism Kelowna Team: Chris Shauf
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After an exciting two years working as Manager of Communications, Media & Public Relations for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games Torch Relays and travelling across the country, Chris Shauf returned from Vancouver to his home province of Saskatchewan—he was born in Estavan and grew up in the southeastern part of the province—where he settled in Saskatoon to further his leadership experience in the marketing and communications sector. However, it wasn't long before BC beckoned him back. …
Meet Me on Bernard Wraps Up Another Successful Summer
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As the Labour Day long weekend came to an end, we saw the final days of Meet Me on Bernard (MMOB) for 2022. The program, which again saw the 200 - 500 blocks of Bernard Avenue open to pedestrian foot traffic only for July and August, had a very successful second year given staffing challenges and weather conditions…
Meet the Tourism Kelowna Team: Lauren Lander
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While living in West Kelowna about 12 years ago, Lauren Lander started working with Tourism Kelowna as a temporary employee. She loved the organization and the work so much that even when she moved to Armstrong 10 years ago, she remained a member of the team—she is now among those with the longest tenure. …
Advertising Campaign Invites Montreal Travellers to Explore Kelowna
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For the second year, Tourism Kelowna is investing in a targeted paid advertising campaign in the Greater Montreal Area to raise awareness of easy flight options and to invite travellers from that area to come and #exploreKelowna this fall…
Meet the Tourism Kelowna Team: Community Specialists, Hannah and Ava
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Tourism Kelowna's Community Specialists are the face of our organization at the Kelowna Visitor Centre and at our various satellite and mobile locations, welcoming visitors to our city and ensuring that both travellers and locals experience the best of Kelowna's four-season playground. Throughout the summer and fall, we'll introduce you to our exceptional Community Specialists—next up are Hannah Day and Ava Ready…
Working Together to Encourage Visitors to Explore More of the Central Okanagan
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Last fall, we partnered with the District of Lake Country and the City of West Kelowna to start work on a collaborative marketing campaign inviting people to explore more in the Central Okanagan…
Fall Advertising Campaign Invites Travellers to Find Balance in Kelowna
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Industry indicators continue to show strong performance for Kelowna and the Central Okanagan during the first part of the year. Great weather helped show off what our destination is known for—stunning views, tremendous food and wine experiences, and all of the outdoor activities you can imagine…
Kelowna is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ (land) of the syilx/Okanagan people who have resided here since time immemorial
Kelowna Visitor Centre:
238 Queensway
Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 6S4 Canada
1-800-663-4345
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