Tourism Kelowna is pleased to announce it has received a Silver Dolphin award at this year’s Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards in the ‘Tourism Films Destinations – Cities’ category.
The winning video, “Explore More of Kelowna in All Seasons,” focuses on people experiencing the city year-round and showcases a wide range of tourism experiences in and around Kelowna, which sits on the unceded ancestral territory of the Okanagan / syilx people, who are the original stewards of the land.
“We are thrilled to receive this international award. We recognize and applaud the passionate work put in by our team, the featured local businesses, and the videographer, which led to the creation of this award-winning video,” says Tourism Kelowna President & CEO, Lisanne Ballantyne.
“Receiving this award provides an opportunity to be seen by thousands of people around the world who we may not have been able to reach previously, with the message that Kelowna is a year-round destination with a wide range of experiences in every season.”
The awards ceremony was held on September 26 at the 15th Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards in Côte d’Azur, France. Out of nearly 800 submissions from 46 countries, 212 productions made it to the shortlist.
“It was an honour to receive the news from overseas that we had won this award. The video aims to encourage people to visit and explore more of Kelowna by going behind the scenes with a tour, hearing from local business owners, and learning about the culture of the syilx people,” says Tourism Kelowna project lead, Steve Small.
“We could not have completed this video without the support of our local businesses and videographer, Nic Collar, as well as the support of District of Lake Country and Visit Westside.”
Kelowna was listed among fellow award-winning destinations: Conil de la Frontera (Spain), Jacksonville (US), and Wroclaw (Poland). The international jury, consisting of nearly 100 experts, praised the exceptional quality of this year’s entries.
To see the complete list of awards, please click here.
If you have an opportunity to help promote tourism and the destination by featuring this video through your business or on-screen at your property, contact Steve Small at steve@tourismkelowna.com.
About Tourism Kelowna
As a leading Destination Marketing & Management Organization, Tourism Kelowna supports Kelowna and the Central Okanagan, currently Canada’s fastest-growing Census Metropolitan Area, while continuously upholding its vision of developing the region as a sustainable, four-season destination that attracts visitors from around the world.
Tourism Kelowna collaborates with tourism businesses in the region, including its close to 400 members, to create a sustainable and welcoming tourism economy for both visitors and residents. Our team also works in conjunction with tourism industry associations and partners, local business and economic development agencies, and area municipalities to strengthen the long-term sustainability of our destination.
Kelowna’s $2.4 billion dollar visitor economy is a major economic driver, attracting 2.2 million overnight trips that generate 13,000 jobs, $226 million in tax revenue, and $540 million in direct spending at local businesses.
For more information:
Shereen Abbas, Travel Media & Communications
Tourism Kelowna
250-861-1515 ext. 209
shereen@tourismkelowna.com
