Locals Value Tourism
Tourism is a vitally important industry in Kelowna according to 95% of residents recently surveyed by Tourism Kelowna…
Tag: Destination Development
The Role of Tourism Businesses in Destination Development
Tourism Kelowna hosted another Stakeholder Plug-In Session last week on Wednesday, October 2. William Bakker, from Destination Think!, shared insights into the need for destination marketing organizations to take an active role in destination development. …
Community Sustainability Update - Fall 2019
Tourism Kelowna has been working with several businesses as they make their commitment to the Biosphere Adhesion Program. This program allows businesses to take small steps towards making big changes in our community…
Do Locals Value Tourism?
Kelowna’s tourism industry generates $1.25 billion in economic impact annually. As this important economic driver continues to grow it becomes increasingly important that local residents support and understand the value of tourism and in turn, feel that a strong visitor economy is benefitting their quality of life…
What is Your Role in Destination Development?
It's not unusual to hear the term destination development these days. You've likely come across it in our Industry News Centre posts or heard it mentioned at our Plug-In Sessions; however, if you google destination development, the amount of information is staggering and the stories varied in scope. …
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) Seeking Input on Sustainability Pledge
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) has put together a survey to gather community input on a regional sustainability pledge, with the ultimate goal of increasing the level of awareness and education of both residents and visitors. …
Kelowna Sustainability Update
We are thrilled to share some of the great sustainability initiatives happening around Kelowna and area that demonstrate our community's commitment to practicing responsible tourism. …
Public Restroom Information More Readily Available
In March of this year, Tourism Kelowna and the Downtown Kelowna Association sat down to discuss options for sharing information about public restroom availability in the downtown area, as many businesses have been required to post signs stating "No Public Washrooms Available" or "Washrooms are for Customer Use Only."…
Stakeholder Plug-In Session Shines Spotlight on Kelowna's Sustainability as a Tourism Destination
Earlier this month, Deirdre Campbell, co-founder with the IMPACT Conference on Sustainability Travel & Tourism and Managing Director at Beattie Tartan, engaged our stakeholders in a dialogue on innovation and the contribution of tourism to Canada's sustainable future…
The Benefits of Biosphere Certification
More and more businesses in the Kelowna area and across the Okanagan Valley have made the decision to become a Biosphere Committed Entity. You may have heard about this program from the fantastic recognition that the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) is receiving or from the information Tourism Kelowna has shared through our Industry News Centre. If you are still contemplating whether or not your business should participate, here are just a few of the benefits of the program…
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