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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…
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During its 40-year history, World Tourism Day has been celebrated annually on September 27 to recognize and highlight the tremendous social and economic value of the global tourism sector.…
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Kelowna attracted thousands of international visitors and millions in new spending when it hosted 2019 Skate Canada International from October 25-27, 2019…
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World Tourism Day takes place this Friday, September 27, with tourism management organizations celebrating around the world, including at the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) signature event in New Delhi, India…
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Tourism Kelowna was among the 500-plus delegates (representing over 200 organizations) that attended the 2019 BC Tourism Industry Conference held February 27 - March 1, 2019, in Vancouver…
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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…
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A new economic impact survey reported that the World Mixed Curling Championships, held over a week in Kelowna last October, brought in $1.21 million in new spending to BC…
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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…
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On Tuesday, December 11, the Tourism Kelowna Society held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Kelowna Yacht Club, updating more than 100 attending stakeholders on how the destination marketing organization continues to grow Kelowna’s national reputation as a four-season outdoor destination of choice…
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