With just over a week to go until the Kelowna 2026 BC Summer Games, our local tourism industry and business community are preparing to welcome thousands of athletes, coaches, officials, families, and spectators from across BC. …
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As Kelowna enters one of the busiest periods of the year for the visitor economy, we are pleased to share important milestones for our industry and community. This week, Kelowna City Council approved Tourism Kelowna's new five-year Service Agreement and supported the renewal of the Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) program for another five-year term, subject to final provincial approval. …
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On Friday, June 26, the City of Kelowna Mayor and Council officially unveiled Kelowna’s Signature Sign in Stuart Park. Designed as a welcoming gathering place for locals and visitors, the sign strengthens Kelowna’s waterfront as a destination for connection, celebration, and shared experiences, while complementing its natural beauty…
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With just weeks remaining until Touchdown Kelowna, the largest sporting event in our destination's history, the local tourism and business community are preparing to welcome visitors from across the region…
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The 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota did not disappoint! After 10 days of the best major junior hockey in Canada, unforgettable moments, and great energy throughout the city, Kelowna is still buzzing from hosting one of the most exciting sporting events in the country.…
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As Kelowna continues to grow and evolve, municipal decisions, infrastructure projects, policy updates, and community initiatives all shape the visitor experience and the broader tourism economy. This round-up highlights recent news from the City of Kelowna relevant to local tourism businesses, industry members, and community partners who work together to support a vibrant, sustainable, and welcoming destination…
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Sunny patios will soon begin to extend out into the street as part of the Meet Me on Bernard program. Starting Friday, May 15, in the afternoon, Bernard Avenue between Abbott and Pandosy Street will become an open pedestrian corridor until September 7. …
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Tourism Kelowna, the Downtown Kelowna Association, the Uptown Rutland Business Association, and the City of Kelowna invite tourism operators and local businesses to attend an informative online session designed to prepare the tourism and business community to welcome visitors and activate during Touchdown Kelowna…
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Kelowna recently marked the road to the 2026 BC Summer Games—set to take place in the city from July 22–26—with a ceremonial torchlighting event at Stuart Park, which included remarks from Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas, representatives from the Kelowna 2026 BC Summer Games Society, and leadership from Westbank First Nation…
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Regional collaboration continues to take shape this spring, with construction now underway on a vital segment of the Okanagan Rail Trail…
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