Golf Industry Driving Economic Impact in British Columbia

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The results from the 2019 Canadian Golf Economic Impact Study are in and the golf industry produced $16.5 billion in direct economic impact across our nation, including $3.4 billion in British Columbia. With one of the longest golf seasons in Canada, golf-related expenditures in BC were second only to Ontario, which has more than double the number of courses…

2019 Economic Impact Survey

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InterVistas Consulting, on behalf of Tourism Kelowna, is currently collecting employment surveys for an economic impact study of the tourism sector. The result of this investigation will provide our industry with a detailed analysis of the scope of tourism in Kelowna and the surrounding areas…

Upcoming Economic Impact Study

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In January 2019, InterVistas Consulting, on behalf of Tourism Kelowna, will begin an economic impact study of the tourism sector. The result of this investigation will provide our industry with a detailed analysis of the scope of tourism in Kelowna and the surrounding areas…

2018 Winn Rentals World Mixed Curling Championship Economic Impact Study

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The Kelowna Curling Club will be hosting the Winn Rentals World Mixed Curling Championships, taking place from October 13 to October 20, 2018. This is the fourth edition of this event, but it is the first time the event has been held outside of Europe. With 140 of the world's best curlers representing 35 international teams competing, the event will boost the city's hotel occupancy by 1,500 total rooms…