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Kelowna and Lake Country Among Wine Region Locations Recognized as New Sub-Geographical Indications

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By Tourism Kelowna on Jul. 04, 2022

On June 28, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food announced that six wine-growing regions in the Okanagan Valley will be recognized as new sub-geographical indications (sub-GI), an official and protected term under B.C. law used to help consumers identify B.C. wines’ origins…

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Meet Me on Bernard Mobile Pass Launches for Summer

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By Carla Bechard on Jun. 30, 2022

The Meet Me on Bernard Mobile Pass launches on July 1, encouraging residents and visitors to explore more of downtown Kelowna throughout the summer…

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Grow Your Business Online with the Canada Digital Adoption Program

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By Tourism Kelowna on Jun. 28, 2022

Eligible BC businesses looking to adopt or expand their digital technology can apply for the Grow Your Business Online grant program, which offers $2,400 micro-grants to cover costs associated with establishing or growing an online presence.…

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Summer in Downtown Kelowna: Meet Me On Bernard 2022

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By Sydney Solland on Jun. 27, 2022

After its successful launch last year, Meet Me on Bernard (MMOB) is set to return this Friday, July 1, transitioning Bernard Avenue to a vibrant outdoor pedestrian mall through the summer for visitors and locals to enjoy…

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Meet the Tourism Kelowna Team: Cheryl van den Bold

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By Melissa McCluskey on Jun. 24, 2022

After travelling Europe and living in England after high school, Cheryl van den Bold settled in Vancouver. Once she started a family, her hometown of Kelowna, where she was born and raised, called her back and she's been enjoying the best of the Okanagan since returning to the region in 2005…

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Award Wins and Notable News: Winter/Spring 2022

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By Melissa McCluskey on Jun. 21, 2022

We want to recognize and celebrate some of the award wins and highlight notable news from our local tourism industry that occurred over the past few months…

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2022 Canadian Tourism Awards Now Accepting Nominations

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By Tourism Kelowna on Jun. 14, 2022

Do you know an exceptional business, destination, event or person working in the Canadian tourism industry that should be recognized for their efforts? Are you proud of the work your team does within the industry? Nominations for the 2022 Canadian Tourism Awards, presented by the Tourism Industry…

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Tourism Kelowna Launches #exploreKelowna Creator Program

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By Carla Bechard on Jun. 13, 2022

As Tourism Kelowna's social media channels and content needs grow, it's important to showcase our region through different mediums, as well as from a local point of view, so that's why we've launched the #exploreKelowna Creator Program…

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Meet the Tourism Kelowna Team: Steve Small

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By Melissa McCluskey on Jun. 13, 2022

While visiting family in Oliver during spring 9 years ago, Steve Small stayed in Kelowna for one night during the trip and from there, decided it was the place to call home.…

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Kelowna Pride & Tourism Kelowna: Working Together to Support the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community

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By Tourism Kelowna on Jun. 06, 2022

After working together for several years to support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Kelowna Pride and Tourism Kelowna are happy to announce a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed to officially continue this work…

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