Love for Kelowna Day celebrates who we are and where we live—it's also the perfect opportunity to increase awareness and celebrate the importance of our region's tourism industry.
To help spread the love, encourage visitation to local businesses, and deliver additional advertising exposure, we are offering Tourism Kelowna Members the opportunity to be involved as partners for this full-day event.
Here are ways your business can participate in the 5th Annual Love for Kelowna Day on Saturday, May 25, 2024:
Post about Love for Kelowna Day on social media
We've created easy-to-use templates in Canva so you can craft your own in-feed or Story posts sharing your favourite places, activities, people, or businesses. Click here for all the information you need.
Remember to tag us (@tourismkelowna) when you post on Saturday, May 25, for a chance to be featured. For extra love and visibility, be sure to include the hashtags #loveforkelownaday and #loveforkelownaday2024.
Offer an exclusive deal on May 25
To encourage visitation to local businesses and provide additional exposure, we're offering Tourism Kelowna Members the opportunity to be involved as partners on Love for Kelowna Day by offering an exclusive deal, experience, or promotion that provides exceptional value and is only available on Saturday, May 25. For example:
- 25% off
- 2-for-1 deals
- Special packages created for Love for Kelowna Day
WHAT YOU GET
- Your business and offer are listed and linked on our dedicated Love for Kelowna Day landing page.
- From May 19 to May 25, the page will be promoted to locals and visitors through advertising on social media and in local outlets.
- Inclusion in posts on Tourism Kelowna’s Facebook and Instagram accounts promoting Love for Kelowna Day and partnering businesses.
Space is limited to 20 offers, and we will prioritize offers that provide exceptional value to customers. Please note that all experiences may not be able to be included. We ask that businesses offering a deal post about it leading up to Love for Kelowna Day and on May 25 to increase the reach and interest in Love for Kelowna Day activities.
Please email me at carla@tourismkelowna.com by Monday, May 13, if you want to be included in this promotion.
Showcase your business at the Kelowna Visitor Centre
Tourism Kelowna members can sign up for a booth at the Kelowna Visitor Centre to showcase their business to residents and visitors on May 25. Sign-up is first-come, first-served, based on availability. Please email me if you're interested in any of the below times:
For businesses that serve alcohol, 2 time slots are available:
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (one business)
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (one business)
For businesses that do NOT serve alcohol, 8 time slots are available
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (up to 4 businesses)
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (up to 4 businesses)
Provide an item for door prize draws
On May 25, visitors to the Kelowna Visitor Centre will be encouraged to enter to win Love for Kelowna door prizes; we would love to include other businesses' products or services in the draw. If you're interested in the added exposure to your business by providing a prize, please reach out.
As noted, contact me if you're interested in any of the above activations to help spread the word and get involved in Love for Kelowna Day 2024. We can't wait to celebrate our amazing home and the exceptional tourism experiences here!
