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Kelowna Hotel Motel Association Celebrates Heart of Hospitality Awards

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By Tourism Kelowna on Apr. 22, 2022

On Thursday, April 21, the Kelowna Hotel Motel Association held its 2021 Heart of Hospitality Awards virtually. The awards were started in 2017 as a way to recognize industry professionals who "have gone above and beyond to provide exceptional experiences to Kelowna and area visitors."…

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Tourism Kelowna Launches Industry Insiders Passport

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By Sara Correa on Apr. 21, 2022

Tourism Kelowna has launched the Industry Insiders Passport, an exclusive savings passport aimed at the tourism industry's front-line staff. …

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You're Invited: Tourism Industry Forum and Tourism Kelowna Annual General Meeting

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By Tourism Kelowna on Apr. 14, 2022

You're invited to attend Tourism Kelowna's Industry Forum on Wednesday, May 11, in person at the Coast Capri Hotel for a day of connection and learning…

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The Value of Tourism: West Kelowna Spotlight

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By Melissa McCluskey on Apr. 14, 2022

A short trip across Okanagan Lake on the William R. Bennett bridge will have you in the growing city of West Kelowna, which was incorporated as a municipality in 2007. …

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Advocacy Update from the Coalition of Hardest Hit Businesses

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By Tourism Kelowna on Apr. 12, 2022

The Coalition of Hardest Hit Businesses, of which Tourism Kelowna is a partner organization, recently released an update on its advocacy efforts on behalf of the tourism and hospitality industry.…

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Grow Your Team With the Propel Student Work Placement Program

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By Tourism Kelowna on Apr. 08, 2022

In 2021, Tourism HR Canada launched Propel, a work placement program designed specifically for the tourism and hospitality sector to work with post-secondary students as they prepare for careers in the industry…

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Meet the Tourism Kelowna Team: Carla Bechard

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By Melissa McCluskey on Apr. 06, 2022

Four years ago—on April 1, 2018, to be exact—Carla Bechard arrived in Kelowna after packing up and making the move from her home province of Saskatchewan…

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Tourism Kelowna Quarterly Update: Kicking off 2022

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By Tourism Kelowna on Apr. 06, 2022

We are pleased to provide you with a quarterly update from our team, which offers an overview of some key initiatives, aligned with our organization's strategic goals, that took place during the past few months…

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Local Chambers of Commerce Recognize Business Excellence in the Region

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By Melissa McCluskey on Apr. 05, 2022

Over the past month, Central Okanagan Chambers of Commerce have all hosted their annual business awards, recognizing the best in the region, including businesses in the tourism and hospitality sectors.…

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Tourism Industry Resilient in 2021, Promising Outlook for 2022

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By Tourism Kelowna on Apr. 01, 2022

In 2021, Kelowna and area’s tourism industry posted year-over-year gains compared to 2020 but remained behind pre-pandemic levels due to the ongoing pandemic and weather-related challenges…

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