Recent surveys conducted by Tourism Kelowna found that sustainable, responsible tourism is a high priority for 96% of Tourism Kelowna stakeholders and 86% of local Kelowna residents. Our team actively works to adopt, support, and promote sustainable tourism practices. To further this work and to gain knowledge about sustainability in the tourism industry, members of our team attended the third annual IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism Conference in Victoria…
Tourism Kelowna has been working with several businesses as they make their commitment to the Biosphere Adhesion Program. This program allows businesses to take small steps towards making big changes in our community…
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) has put together a survey to gather community input on a regional sustainability pledge, with the ultimate goal of increasing the level of awareness and education of both residents and visitors. …
We are thrilled to share some of the great sustainability initiatives happening around Kelowna and area that demonstrate our community's commitment to practicing responsible tourism. …
Over the last year, Tourism Kelowna has started to focus on all facets of sustainability including equality, waste prevention, energy efficiency, transportation, purchasing, and more. During this time, our Kelowna Visitor Centre received Gold Certification from Sustainable Tourism and Tourism Kelowna became a Biosphere Committed Entity. …
Earlier this month, Deirdre Campbell, co-founder with the IMPACT Conference on Sustainability Travel & Tourism and Managing Director at Beattie Tartan, engaged our stakeholders in a dialogue on innovation and the contribution of tourism to Canada's sustainable future…
In celebration of Earth Day, we are proud to announce that the Kelowna Visitor Centre has received Gold Certification from Sustainable Tourism. This certification comes on the heels of Tourism Kelowna becoming a Biosphere Committed Entity earlier this year. …
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…
More and more businesses in the Kelowna area and across the Okanagan Valley have made the decision to become a Biosphere Committed Entity. You may have heard about this program from the fantastic recognition that the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) is receiving or from the information Tourism Kelowna has shared through our Industry News Centre. If you are still contemplating whether or not your business should participate, here are just a few of the benefits of the program…
Tourism Kelowna attended the 2019 IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism conference in Victoria from January 20 to 23, 2019. The conference offered sessions exploring the themes of ecology and environment, community and sense of place, culture and heritage, and the economy…
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