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After its successful launch last year, Meet Me on Bernard (MMOB) is set to return this Friday, July 1, transitioning Bernard Avenue to a vibrant outdoor pedestrian mall through the summer for visitors and locals to enjoy…
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Love for Kelowna Day began as a celebration of who we are and where we live at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020—now, it has evolved into an annual celebration aligned with Tourism Week, providing the perfect opportunity to increase awareness and celebrate the importance of our region's tourism industry…
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Take the opportunity to recognize exceptional colleagues, outstanding local businesses, or hardworking local youth, athletes, artists, and volunteers for their achievements and contributions to the community by nominating them for the 47th annual Kelowna Civic and Community Awards…
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As we continue to forge ahead through the ongoing ups and downs of the pandemic, doing all we can as an industry to stay safe and keep others safe, let’s take a moment to reflect back on some of the bright moments for our local tourism industry and community in 2021…
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The City of Kelowna is now accepting applications from local arts, culture, and heritage organizations for its 2022 Cultural Grants, which will provide more than $150,000 in funding. …
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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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Tourism Kelowna is currently supporting the City of Kelowna in renewing its 5-year agreement with the Province of British Columbia for funding through the province’s MRDT (Municipal and Regional District Tax) program. This is a lengthy application process that involves the development of an updated strategic plan, extensive consultation with business and community partners, and gathering letters of support from local accommodators, businesses, and the City of Kelowna. …
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The Labour Day long weekend coincided with the final days of Meet Me on Bernard (MMOB) for 2021. The program, which saw the 200 - 500 blocks of Bernard Avenue open to pedestrian foot traffic only for July and August, had a very successful first year given the ebb and flow of permitted activation types, provincial health orders, and weather conditions…
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Kelowna has continued to be included in travel media articles throughout the summer thanks to established relationships with media from numerous past visits. …
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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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