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2020 Stakeholder Survey Results

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By Sara Correa on Jan. 12, 2021

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. …

Tourism Kelowna Official Visitor Guide Update

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By Sara Correa on Nov. 09, 2020

It goes without saying that the global health emergency of 2020 has had an impact on all aspects of the tourism industry and businesses across the board, including Tourism Kelowna, have had to embrace being flexible and adaptable…

Wine Trails Fall Partner Meeting

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By Sara Correa on Nov. 03, 2020

Last week, Tourism Kelowna hosted its fall Wine Trails Partner meeting, virtually. These bi-annual meetings, typically held in the spring and in the fall, bring together marketing representatives, general managers, and proprietors of the wineries that participate in the Wine Trails Program. …

Meeting Room (COVID Setup) - Delta Grand

Tourism Kelowna's 2021 Meeting & Conference Marketing Program Announced

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By Jennifer Horsnell on Oct. 26, 2020

Last week, our business development team hosted a virtual meeting for stakeholders participating in Tourism Kelowna's Meeting & Conference Cooperative Marketing Program.…

Welcome New Stakeholders

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By Sara Correa on Oct. 13, 2020

Every month, tourism-related businesses and organizations in Kelowna and the Central Okanagan join Tourism Kelowna with our Base or Enhanced Program. We want to take this opportunity to welcome these new stakeholders to our organization and introduce them to the rest of our network and industry. …

Tourism Kelowna Plug-In Session - Destination Development

Annual Stakeholder Survey

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By Sara Correa on Oct. 06, 2020

Tourism Kelowna is a research-based organization, and as such, we conduct several annual surveys and research projects. These allow us to gather feedback, measure results, and inform future planning. Tourism Kelowna stakeholders are an especially important audience to hear from, comprised of over…

Enhance Your Online Advertising with Destination Travel Network

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By Steve Small on Sep. 14, 2020

Tourism Kelowna has been in partnership with Destination Travel Network (DTN) for multiple years. Through DTN, you can greatly enhance your visibility to potential customers who are searching Tourism Kelowna’s website for places to stay, for things to see and do, and for spots to savour local flavours…

Fall Recovery Marketing Launches

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By Chris Shauf on Sep. 04, 2020

Take your time. Stay a bit longer. Rediscover what you love about fall. That's the message we want visitors coming to Kelowna and the Central Okanagan to hear as they come to experience our incredible fall weather and share our fall flavours. …

Manteo Resort Waterfront Hotel & Villas M&IT FAM

Business Development Work Continues to Support Meetings and Conferences

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By Jennifer Horsnell on Jul. 13, 2020

In late June, our Business Development team hosted a Zoom meeting for our stakeholders that participate in the Meetings & Conferences Advertising Program. With much uncertainty in the marketplace and so many changes at the business and client level, we felt it was imperative to ensure consistent communication and provide opportunities for our partners to share feedback and updates…

Health and Safety Updates to Tourism Kelowna's Website

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By Steve Small on Jul. 06, 2020

With BC now in Phase 3 of its Restart Plan and summer in full swing, Kelowna will be seeing more visitors looking for things to do and places to stay, with many of them searching for information on our website…

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