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.
Celebrating Women in Aviation
In celebration of Women in Aviation Week, the KF Centre for Excellence will be hosting a fireside chat on Tuesday, March 4, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. The event will bring together female aviation powerhouses for an inspiring conversation about breaking stereotypes, overcoming challenges, and shaping the future of aviation. Visit Eventbrite to purchase your tickets.
Fast Track Your Future: Financial Literacy & Logistics
The BC Hotel Association (BCHA) will host its next Fast Track Your Future workshop series on financial leadership skills, with content tailored for the hospitality industry. The online workshops will take place every Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., starting on March 5, 2025. Visit the BCHA website to learn more and to register.
Canada-U.S. Trade – Tariffs, Trade War or Takeover?
On Wednesday, March 5, join the Kelowna Chamber as it presents a panel discussion, moderated by CBC Daybreak Host, Chris Walker, where experts will discuss the ongoing tarriff news discussion out of the US. The session takes place from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Click here to learn more and to purchase tickets.
Launchpad for Women presents: Entrepreneur Bootcamp
This free, online bootcamp, taking place on Friday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m. offers essential tools and strategies for launching a successful business in a 2.5 hour intensive workshop. Click here to learn more and to register.
Business After Hours
Central Okanagan community organizations and business improvement associations regularly host business after-hours events—click the links below for more info on those being held in February:
- Chamber Peachland: Business Made Social | March 5, 2025 | 5 - 7 p.m.
- Kelowna Chamber: Commerce ConneX | March 12, 2025 | 5 - 7 p.m.
Unlock the Power of Generative Al in Tourism Workshop Series
The Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) is hosting a series of workshops focused on unlocking the full potential of AI:
- March 10: Intro to AI: Generative AI for Tourism Professsionals
- March 14: AI in Action: Unlocking ChatGPT's Potential
- March 18: AI in Action: Harnessing AI for Personal Productivity
- April 7: Unlock the Power of Your Data with Effective Governance
- April 10: Unlock the Power of AI to Elevate Customer Service in Tourism
- April 11: Marketing Applications of Generative AI in Tourism
Tickets can be purchased to individual sessions or as a bundle to the entire series. Click here to learn more.
Propel Student Work Placement Program Info Session
On Thursday, March 13, join Tourism HR Canada for a full look at the Propel Student Work Placement Program, designed to support the tourism sector by offering tourism and hospitality employers access to wage subsidies when they hire a post-secondary student for work-integrated learning. The 1-hour online session will take place at 10 a.m. PST (1 p.m. EST). Register through Zoom.
Upcoming Provincial and National Tourism Industry Events
- April 7 - 11: National Tourism Week in Canada
- April 22-23: BCHA Summit | Vancouver, BC
- October 22-23: The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) AGM & Summit | Kelowna, BC
Do you have an upcoming event or webinar that would interest those in the tourism industry? Please email us so we can include the information in our next roundup.
