Celebrating National Volunteer Week
Tourism Kelowna is once again celebrating National Volunteer Week (NVW), which runs from April 19–25, 2026 and this year, falls within the International Year of Volunteers (IYV) . …
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Tag: Kelowna International Airport
Kelowna International Airport (YLW): Winter 2025/2026 Update
Airline service is essential for connecting travellers to our destination. Tourism Kelowna works with the Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to support its activities and market to travellers in destinations within and beyond Canada. Below, you'll find a round-up of some recent news from YLW. YLW…
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Kelowna Shines Bright at Ottawa Meet Week 2026
Our Kelowna contingent wrapped up another fantastic Ottawa Meet Week, with even more to share this year, including Kelowna’s new designation as Canada's first and only UNESCO City of Gastronomy and Porter Airlines’ seasonal direct flight from Ottawa. …
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YLW Set to Open its New Departures Lounge
The Kelowna International Airport's (YLW) new departures lounge and security screening checkpoint will open to travellers on January 28, marking a major milestone in Phase 1 of the Airport Terminal Building (ATB) Expansion project…
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Kelowna International Airport's Economic Impact Surpasses $2 Billion
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) recently released the findings of its 2024 Economic Impact Study, showing the airport’s contributions to the local, regional, and provincial economy. The study highlights that in 2024, YLW supported 9,210 full-time jobs and generated a total economic output of over $2 billion…
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2025's Second Quarter Signals Growth Across Kelowna’s Tourism Landscape
As spring unfurled and the Okanagan Valley came alive with colour and motion, Kelowna’s tourism industry delivered a strong second quarter, building on momentum from the first few months of the year with robust growth across key performance indicators…
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Kelowna International Airport (YLW): Spring/Summer 2025 Update
Airline service is essential to connect travellers with our destination. Tourism Kelowna works with the Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to support its activities and market to travellers in destinations within and beyond Canada. Below, you'll find a round-up of some recent news from YLW…
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Kelowna Comes Alive at Spring Client Event in Toronto
Kelowna’s spirit and energy came alive in Eastern Canada, as our team hosted its first Toronto client event of the year at Gladstone House on May 12. …
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Ottawa Meet Week 2025 Brings Fresh Connections and Exciting New Beginnings
Ottawa Meet Week never disappoints, and this year was no exception! With an upgraded booth, an exciting new partnership, and plenty of meaningful conversations, we left feeling inspired, energized, and ready for what’s ahead…
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Tourism Industry Indicators Update: Fall/Winter 2024
Tourism Kelowna collects research data from numerous sources, which helps support and inform our team's work while also allowing us to identify trends and patterns in the local market. Key indicators, including visitation, hotel occupancy, airport passenger numbers, visitor spending, and more, are…
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