Every year, Tourism Kelowna surveys its voting membersto collect feedback and gauge awareness and satisfaction levels with our programs and services. The information collected from the survey helps inform the future direction of our organization as well as day-to-day decision-making…
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Today marks the kick-off of Tourism Week 2025, which is hosted annually by theTourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) and tourism associations across the country, including the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) and Destination BC (DBC)…
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Each year, Sport Tourism Canadahosts Sport Events Congress (SEC), the largest sports tourism gathering in the country. This year, more than 300 people—representing national and provincial sports organizations, event rights holders and planners, event management firms, destination tourism professionals, and elected officials—travelled to Calgary, AB, to attend the event…
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It's almost time to celebrate one of our region's most important industries with BC Wine Month. Each April, Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) leads the charge in promoting BC Wine Month, with a comprehensive marketing and promotional campaign designed to amplify awareness and engagement across…
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In light of ongoing discussions surrounding US tariffs, we've compiled some helpful resources tourism businesses can access to stay informed and be prepared for any changes that may affect their operations. Federal and Provincial Government Learn more about the provincial and federal response to…
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Now in its 15th year, National Tourism Week (NTW)—presented by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) and tourism associations across the country, including the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) and Destination BC (DBC)—encourages all tourism partners to come together to…
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The Province of British Columbia has announced a new funding program which aims to enhance BC’s reputation as an events destination, foster economic growth, and increase visitation across the province…
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The 2025BC Tourism Industry Conference, organized by the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC), was held last week in Vancouver, BC. Over 460 delegates from around the province attended, ready to tackle issues and discuss opportunities for the industry under the theme 'Tourism For All - Embracing the Journey.'…
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Are you a Tourism Kelowna voting member? Are you interested in being part of a dynamic team of community leaders representing a broad spectrum of Kelowna’s tourism industry? If you answered yes, you might be eligible for election to Tourism Kelowna's Board of Directors. The Board seeks to fill two…
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Tourism Kelowna collects research data from numerous sources, which helps support and inform our team's work while also allowing us to identify trends and patterns in the local market. Key indicators, including visitation, hotel occupancy, airport passenger numbers, visitor spending, and more, are…
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