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Day's Century Growers

Knowledge Base: Attracting Business Events by Promoting Industry Success Stories

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By Nicolle Gomez De Sousa on May. 02, 2022

While at first glance, the OKGo campaign might not look like a tool for meeting and event attraction, it is one of the most important tools in our toolbox. …

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M&C Vancouver Event 3

Reconnecting With Meeting and Event Planners in Vancouver

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By Nicolle Gomez De Sousa on Nov. 01, 2021

Live events are making a comeback and Tourism Kelowna was thrilled to host an intimate culinary showcase for meeting and event planners in Vancouver on October 26.…

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Knowledge Base: Top 3 Learnings From Hosting Virtual Events

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By Jennifer Horsnell on May. 18, 2021

Hosting a successful virtual event requires exceptionally detailed planning and lots of practice, more so than an in-person event. Without the ability to “read the room,” it’s hard to know whether the content is landing with the attendees. With the added variable of technology, the risk is always…

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Tourism Kelowna Continues to Connect with Planners and Partners

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By Jennifer Horsnell on Apr. 06, 2020

Although face-to-face meetings and non-essential travel are not occurring at the moment, our Business Development team continues to connect with planners to generate interest in our destination for meetings, conferences, and events; we are also engaging with our stakeholder partners to support them during this time…

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Tourism Kelowna Hosts Wellness Mini-Retreat for Planners in Vancouver

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By Julia Garner on May. 16, 2019

On a beautiful, sunny Saturday in early May, 10 Vancouver-based meeting and event planners joined Tourism Kelowna, along with representatives from Argus Properties, Cantrav Services, Kelowna Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre, Mission Hill Family Estate, The Coast Capri, The Cove Lakeside Resort…

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