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As temperatures are forecast to remain high in the coming weeks, our industry needs to continue working together to promote fire prevention and safety. At the same time, knowing where to turn for reliable information means we'll be prepared in the event of an emergency…
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A new economic impact study reports that tourism remains a resilient industry and key economic contributor in the Central Okanagan despite recent challenges and has grown to a $2.4 billion dollar industry for our community, an increase of about 14% compared to 2018. “Tourism continues to be one of…
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Within the short span of a month, we’ve seen tremendous impact and response from Central Okanagan communities due to wildfires…
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Do you know an exceptional local business or community leader that deserves to be recognized and celebrated? The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 2022 Business Excellence Awards, which are being co-presented by the Chamber, Petraroia Langford LLP, and Interior Savings Credit Union. …
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The regional COVID-19 restrictions for Kelowna and the Central Okanagan—initially implemented in early August and then put in place for the whole Interior Health region a short time later—have now been amended in conjunction with the launch of the proof of vaccination requirement on September 13…
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On August 6, to further its efforts in combatting COVID-19, Interior Health announced additional regional restrictions for Kelowna and the Central Okanagan.…
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Our local tourism industry is facing an extremely challenging summer. As we head into the August long weekend—historically the busiest weekend in our year—we’re dealing with a number of active and quickly evolving issues…
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Prior to the pandemic, tourism in Kelowna and the Central Okanagan was a $2.1 billion dollar industry. As a vital economic driver in the region, there is no doubt of the value that tourism brings, generating close to 13,000 jobs, $443 million in visitor spending, and $204 million in tax revenues for…
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Joining forces to create greater economic impact: that’s the goal of a first-ever partnership between the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission (COEDC) and Tourism Kelowna…
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InterVistas Consulting, on behalf of Tourism Kelowna, is currently collecting employment surveys for an economic impact study of the tourism sector. The result of this investigation will provide our industry with a detailed analysis of the scope of tourism in Kelowna and the surrounding areas…
Tourism Kelowna would like to thank Westbank First Nation and Okanagan Indian Band for the privilege to live, work, and play on the tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ (land), that is the unceded and traditional territory of syilx Okanagan peoples, the original stewards of these lands and to whom we give thanks to as our hosts
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Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 6S4 Canada
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