Do you know a business or a leader whose work deserves recognition? Nominations for the 2026 Kelowna Chamber Business Excellence Awards presented by Beem Credit Union and Lawson Lundell LLP are now open…
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When it comes to wildfire prevention and safety, access to accurate, timely information is essential. By working together to share trusted updates and official resources, we can help visitors make informed decisions, support emergency preparedness, and contribute to a safe travel experience for everyone…
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Learn about Kelowna’s Updated Brand Strategy & Visual Direction The team from Partners & Hawes (Taya, Catherine & Gisele) joined me at our Annual General Meeting workshops in May 2025 to answer questions from local tourism businesses to better understand the brand development process, meaning behind…
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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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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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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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