Celebrating Leadership Excellence as DBC and TOTA Announce Upcoming Transitions
Two longstanding leaders in British Columbia’s tourism industry have announced upcoming transitions from their organizations…
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Tag: Destination BC
Growing Your Business Through Travel Trade: Key Takeaways from Tourism Kelowna’s Industry Workshop
On September 22, Tourism Kelowna welcomed local tourism businesses and industry partners for Growing Your Business Through Travel Trade: From Market Ready to Market Success, an afternoon focused on helping businesses better understand the travel trade opportunity and what it takes to successfully work with tour operators, receptive tour operators, travel advisors and other distribution partners…
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2025-26 Resident Perceptions of Tourism Snapshot Series: Key Insights for the Central Okanagan
Destination British Columbia (DBC) conducted its annual Resident Perceptions of Tourism Survey in November 2025 and recently published the accompanying Tourism Snapshot Series, which includes the Central Okanagan Sub-Region Series. The findings, which were released in July 2026, provide an updated look at how residents view tourism's benefits, impacts, and seasonal balance…
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Join Destination BC's Tourism Marketing Committee
Destination BC (DBC) is currently seeking tourism industry members to join its Tourism Marketing Committee for the 2027-2029 term…
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Media Coverage Round-Up: Kelowna's Leading Stories in 2026
2026 has been an exceptional year for Kelowna, with the destination earning national and international recognition for its world-class culinary, wine, outdoor, and cultural experiences…
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Working Together to Promote Wildfire Prevention & Safety
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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Opportunities for Tourism Businesses to Access Support, Build Expertise, and Learn New Skills
Investing in your business is easier when you know where to look for support. We've rounded up resources to help eligible tourism businesses build capacity, develop new skills, and access expert support.…
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Collaboration in Action: A Look Back at 2025/26 DBC Co-op Program Campaigns
Tourism Kelowna continued its collaborative marketing in 2025/26, partnering with Destination BC, regional partners, and sector organizations to put Kelowna in front of the right travellers at the right time…
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Emergency Preparedness Week: Resources for Tourism Businesses
Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week kicked off yesterday, May 3, and runs until May 9, 2026. Emergency situations impact local businesses, residents, and visitors, potentially affecting or influencing those travelling or planning a trip to our province or region, so being prepared is vital. …
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Tourism Kelowna Celebrates the Power of Tourism and People
This week, Tourism Kelowna is proud to celebrate two concurrent national recognitions: National Tourism Week (NTW) and National Volunteer Week (NVW)…
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