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At the beginning of October, we launched a local activation focused on encouraging residents to support local businesses during a traditionally slower tourism season…
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Tourism Kelowna is pleased to welcome Shereen Abbas to our team, as she takes on the Travel Media & Communications role for the organization…
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Industry indicators continue to show strong performance for Kelowna and the Central Okanagan during the first part of the year. Great weather helped show off what our destination is known for—stunning views, tremendous food and wine experiences, and all of the outdoor activities you can imagine…
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As Tourism Kelowna's social media channels and content needs grow, it's important to showcase our region through different mediums, as well as from a local point of view, so that's why we've launched the #exploreKelowna Creator Program…
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You're invited to attend Tourism Kelowna's Industry Forum on Wednesday, May 11, in person at the Coast Capri Hotel for a day of connection and learning…
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Over 10 weeks in late fall and early winter, we worked with local media outlets to encourage residents to #exploreKelownatoday.…
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Destination BC has launched Power Up! to provide tourism stakeholders across BC with free access to professional services designed to improve digital marketing activities and use of digital technology…
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Spring usually brings additional visitors seeking great weather, outdoor trails, golf, and new releases at local wineries. Our marketing, business development, and visitor experience strategies over the last number of years have resulted in strong, sustained growth in occupancy, visitation, and…
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The 2020/21 winter season has been tough for the tourism industry, with hotels among the hardest hit—normal occupancy levels during the winter in Kelowna are around 40-50%, but this year they have been as low as 20%. In an effort to boost hotel occupancy by encouraging staycations through the rest of winter and into spring, Tourism Kelowna is developing new content features focused on the local market…
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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses have had to adapt and shift to ongoing changes, including necessary health and safety protocols and changes to day-to-operations. Consumer behaviours have shifted during the pandemic, as people spend more time researching destinations and businesses; keeping them informed of relevant changes through your online listings is more important than ever so they understand what you are doing to keep them safe and what services you're providing. …
Kelowna is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ (land) of the syilx/Okanagan people who have resided here since time immemorial
Kelowna Visitor Centre:
238 Queensway
Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 6S4 Canada
1-800-663-4345
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