Tourism Kelowna Members, as well as other businesses or organizations hosting events for visitors and locals, are encouraged to submit their events to Tourism Kelowna's online calendar as an additional avenue for promotion…
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We are pleased to share some exciting updates from our Community & Visitor Engagement team, who are the face of our organization at the Kelowna Visitor Centre, providing welcoming service and connecting travellers with local tourism businesses to increase spending and disperse visitors throughout the region. …
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Tourism Kelowna is once again celebrating National Volunteer Week (NVW), which runs from April 27 to May 3, 2025. This year's theme, “Volunteers Make Waves,” is all about recognizing the powerful ripple effect that volunteers create in their communities. It recognizes “the power, impact and importance of individual and collective volunteer efforts across Canada. Like a wave, volunteering is movement building.”…
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World Tourism Day, celebrated annually on September 27 since 1980, is designated by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to create "awareness of tourism’s social, cultural, political, and economic value and the contribution that the sector can make towards reaching the Sustainable Development Goals." …
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In addition to providing service to visitors and locals, our Community & Visitor Engagement team regularly hosts activations at the Kelowna Visitor Centre. The team also travels in and around Kelowna, providing mobile visitor services at numerous community events. Read on to discover what we've been up to over the past month…
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Tourism Kelowna's consignment retail program at the Kelowna Visitor Centre was launched in 2018 to support local entrepreneurs, artists, and businesses, creating a direct economic impact in the community. As we near the halfway mark of 2024, we are excited to launch new products, feature new artists, and welcome new vendors. …
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This upcoming weekend, our Community & Visitor Engagement team will be hosting daily pop-ups at the Kelowna Visitor Centre, allowing residents and visitors to connect with local artisans, find unique local goods, and support the community. …
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Though Pride Week is over in Kelowna, celebrating pride and supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community is a 365 commitment. Now is the perfect time to consider your business practices and assess whether you’re ready to welcome 2SLGBTQIA+ travellers…
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Originally hailing from Peace River, Alberta, Kassidy Cote moved to Kelowna almost 9 years ago…
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Love for Kelowna Day celebrates who we are and where we live—it's also the perfect opportunity to increase awareness and celebrate the importance of our region's tourism industry…
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