Update on Tourism Kelowna's Stewardship Initiatives
In alignment with Tourism Kelowna's 2022-2025 Strategic Plan and our Stewardship Pledge, our organization continues its work to foster the sustainable growth of our destination…
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Tag: Destination Development
Destination Development Key to Recovery and Resiliency
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…
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Connecting with the International Tourism Community at Advocacy Summit 2022
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…
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Bidding Farewell and Thanking Jennifer Horsnell for her Contributions to Tourism Kelowna
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…
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New Name, Same Great Team: Visitor Experience Team Renamed Community & Visitor Engagement
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…
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Tourism Relief Fund Supports Industry Through Recovery and Beyond
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…
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Mentorships and Grants Program Launched to Spark New Indigenous Tourism Ideas and Initiatives
The Indigenous Tourism BC “Spark” Mentorships & Grants Program launched on November 10, with the goal to “spark” new Indigenous tourism ideas and initiatives in British Columbia…
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Kelowna and Area Residents Value the Tourism Industry
Every year, Tourism Kelowna undertakes a sentiment survey aimed at measuring and benchmarking our residents' perceptions of the tourism industry as a whole and Tourism Kelowna as an organization…
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Tourism Kelowna and COEDC Team Up to Grow Business Investment and Tourism
Joining forces to create greater economic impact: that’s the goal of a first-ever partnership between the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission (COEDC) and Tourism Kelowna…
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