New Air Canada Jetz Service Coming to Kelowna International Airport
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This winter, the Kelowna International Airport (YLW) will be part of a unique air experience announced earlier this week by Air Canada…
Category: Tourism Industry News
Celebrating BDC Small Business Week With Stories of Resilience
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This week, October 18 – 24, is BDC Small Business Week. This year's theme is Forging the way Forward, recognizing the resilience of small business—as well as their creativity, courage, and adaptability—during these unprecedented and uncertain times. In keeping with this theme, we want to share our stakeholders' stories of resilience (these are only some of the many inspiring and creative stories). …
Join DBC's Tourism Marketing Committee
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Destination BC (DBC) is currently accepting applications for tourism industry members to join their Tourism Marketing Committee, which provides strategic advice to DBC’s Board and CEO…
Community Art Project Furthers Cultural Plan Vision
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For three days this week, our President & CEO, Lisanne Ballantyne, has been going about her day-to-day activities and exploring Kelowna with a beacon named Amelia.…
Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program Applications now Open
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As part of its Economic Recovery Plan, the provincial government has introduced the Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program (CERIP), which will provide up to $90 million in support through fully-funded provincial grants supporting communities impacted by COVID-19…
Kelowna Visitor Centre Community Activations
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Over the past few weeks, our team at the Kelowna Visitor Centre (KVC) has been busy celebrating various community events and supporting community initiatives…
Shining the Spotlight on Chris Lewis, Director of Visitor Experience
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This year’s Top 40 Under 40 Celebration, which will take place virtually on September 30, is particularly special to Tourism Kelowna as our very own Director of Visitor Experience, Chris Lewis, is among those being recognized…
Celebrating World Tourism Day
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During its 40-year history, World Tourism Day has been celebrated annually on September 27 to recognize and highlight the tremendous social and economic value of the global tourism sector.…
Support for the Tourism Industry Announced in BC's Economic Recovery Plan
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On Thursday, September 17, the provincial government released its Stronger BC for Everyone: BC’s Economic Recovery Plan, focused on four key areas: health care, creating jobs and opportunities, supporting BC businesses, and supporting strong communities…
New Training Program Supports Hospitality Industry
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Over the weekend, the Government of BC announced its support of a new an online training and work experience program for the hospitality industry, which will be delivered by Okanagan College…
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