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Upcoming Business Events and Webinars: February 14 – 18, 2022

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By Tourism Kelowna on Feb. 07, 2022

Numerous organizations continue to host webinars and virtual events, while also starting to bring back in-person events, to provide learning and networking opportunities and facilitate discussions on a variety of topics. Here are some of the upcoming events you can attend…

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Submit Your Nominations for the 2022 BC Tourism & Hospitality Awards

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By Tourism Kelowna on Dec. 06, 2021

Do you know individuals or organizations that should be recognized for their contributions to the tourism and hospitality industry during the past year? Take the opportunity to nominate them for the 2022 BC Tourism & Hospitality Awards, presented by the BC Hotel Association (BCHA) and Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC)…

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Proof of Vaccination: Information for Accommodators From the BC Hotel Association

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By Tourism Kelowna on Aug. 31, 2021

To help accommodators understand and implement the upcoming proof of vaccination (PoV) requirement set to begin on September 13, 2021, the BC Hotel Association (BCHA) provided the following update and guidance…

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State of the Hospitality and Tourism Industry: Webinar Recap

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By Sara Correa on Sep. 08, 2020

Last week, the British Columbia Hotel Association (BCHA) and the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) joined forces and hosted a webinar to present a general overview of the hospitality and tourism industry as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic…

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TOTA Launches Eco-Efficiency Program

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By Tourism Kelowna on Jul. 14, 2020

On July 9, the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) announced a new Eco-Efficiency Program designed to support the tourism industry.…

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