Local, provincial, and national organizations regularly host in-person and virtual events to provide learning and networking opportunities and facilitate discussions on various topics. Here are some upcoming events you can attend in the weeks ahead.
Business Expo & Employment Fair
Okanagan College will host its 15th Annual Business Expo & Employment Fair on Wednesday, February 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., bringing students and local employers together. Attendees will include students in various programs, including Tourism and Hospitality Management.
The State of the City with Mayor Tom Dyas
The Kelowna Chamber's 2024 Speaker Series launches on Thursday, February 15, with Mayor Tom Dyas providing a State of the City address. The in-person event will take place at the Coast Capri Hotel from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $55 for members and $70 for non-members; sales will close at 12 p.m. (noon) on Friday, February 9, 2024. Registration can be completed through the Chamber website.
Small Business BC (SBBC) Live Education
Small Business BC (SBBC) regularly hosts live webinars and provides access to on-demand learning. Visit the SBBC website to see what's coming up and to find more information on accessing these and future education webinars, along with other SBBC resources, free of charge, on Destination BC’s website.
Upcoming Local, Provincial, and National Tourism Industry Events
- February 26–28: International Indigenous Tourism Conference | Ottawa, ON
- February 29: Greater Westside Board of Trade Key Business Awards | West Kelowna, BC
- March 6 & 7: BC Tourism Industry Conference | Victoria, BC
- April 11: Global Meetings Industry Day | Save the Date | Kelowna, BC
- April 15–19: National Tourism Week 2024
- May 1 & 2: BC Hotel Association Summit | Whistler, BC
- May 28–30: 2024 BC Chamber of Commerce AGM | Kelowna, BC
Have an upcoming event or webinar that would interest those in the tourism industry? Email us so we can include the information in our next roundup.