Meet the Tourism Kelowna Team: Chris Lewis
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After living in more than 25 communities in BC and Alberta since childhood, including Penticton where he was born, Chris Lewis has called the Central Okanagan home for the past 14 years…
Tag: Destination Development
Meet the Tourism Kelowna Team: Lisanne Ballantyne
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After growing up in her hometown of Montreal, Lisanne Ballantyne set off for Winnipeg, where she graduated from the University of Manitoba before beginning her career in the marketing, communications, and public relations sector…
Destination Development Key to Recovery and Resiliency
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As economic recovery continues, Tourism Kelowna has launched a new approach to help support the local tourism industry while working in partnership with the community and residents toward a long-term vision of responsible, sustainable tourism growth…
Connecting with the International Tourism Community at Advocacy Summit 2022
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Tourism Kelowna's Director of Community & Visitor Engagement, Chris Lewis, recently represented our organization at Destination International's Advocacy Summit 2022, where he was invited to speak as part of a panel presentation during the event…
Bidding Farewell and Thanking Jennifer Horsnell for her Contributions to Tourism Kelowna
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On April 29, our team will bid farewell to Jennifer Horsnell, our Director of Business and Destination Development, whose 19-year history with Tourism Kelowna reflects the integral role she has played in the continual growth of the organization…
Tourism Kelowna Quarterly Update: Kicking off 2022
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We are pleased to provide you with a quarterly update from our team, which offers an overview of some key initiatives, aligned with our organization's strategic goals, that took place during the past few months…
BC's Tourism Industry is Kickstarting the Comeback
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Last week, Tourism Kelowna joined destination management organizations, hospitality partners, and tourism industry members from across the province in Richmond for the BC Tourism & Hospitality Conference 2022, hosted by the Tourism Industry Association of BC and the British Columbia Hotel Association…
Work Continues on Tourism Destination Development Plan
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Generating over $2B in economic activity for our community, tourism is an integral part of our economy. Our region's diverse activities and attractions, along with the area's natural beauty, often convert visitors into new residents. To ensure the Central Okanagan remains beautiful and accessible for travellers and residents alike, Tourism Kelowna is working to manage our visitation and plan the future of tourism in our community. …
New Name, Same Great Team: Visitor Experience Team Renamed Community & Visitor Engagement
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To acknowledge Tourism Kelowna's dedication to both the local community and to visitors from outside of the Central Okanagan, we have changed the name of our Visitor Experience department to Community & Visitor Engagement…
Tourism Relief Fund Supports Industry Through Recovery and Beyond
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In mid-July, the Government of Canada announced the launch of the Tourism Relief Fund, providing $500 million in funding, over two years, to support the tourism sector through recovery and for future growth…
Kelowna is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ (land) of the syilx/Okanagan people who have resided here since time immemorial
Kelowna Visitor Centre:
238 Queensway
Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 6S4 Canada
1-800-663-4345
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