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Downtown Kelowna Aerial (Summer)

Economic Impact and Quality of Life: Kelowna’s Tourism Industry Delivers

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By Tourism Kelowna on May. 25, 2020

Tourism Week runs May 24-31, 2020 The tourism industry is an important economic driver and contributes to an increased quality of life for residents, and the industry’s many contributions are being celebrated during Tourism Week here in Kelowna and across Canada. “Tourism is a vital industry to our…

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Tourism Week in Canada: Celebrating the Contributions of our Local Tourism Industry

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By Melissa McCluskey on May. 19, 2020

This upcoming Sunday, May 24, marks the start of Tourism Week in Canada, which is organized nationally by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) and provincially by the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (TIABC), in conjunction with Destination BC (DBC)…

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Provide Your Feedback About COVID-19

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By Tourism Kelowna on Apr. 17, 2020

In partnership with Destination Canada, the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) has released a survey to capture feedback from the tourism industry on the current impacts of COVID-19 and on recovery issues…

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Tourism Industry Association of Canada and Partners Seek Your Help

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By Tourism Kelowna on Mar. 25, 2020

The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC), Hotel Association of Canada, and Restaurants Canada have joined together to ask government to help address the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors directly, specifically through tax relief and credit measures…

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COVID-19: Government Support for People, Businesses, and Services

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By Tourism Kelowna on Mar. 24, 2020

Follow this post for information on government support offered in response to the COVID-19 pandemic…

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2019 Canadian Tourism Awards Now Accepting Nominations

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By Tourism Kelowna on Mar. 22, 2019

Do you know an exceptional business, destination, event or person working in the Canadian tourism industry? Are you proud of the work your team does within the industry? …

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2017 Canadian Tourism Award Winners

Canadian Tourism Awards Accepting Nominations

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By Tourism Kelowna on Jun. 21, 2018

Do you know an exceptional business, destination, event or person working in the Canadian tourism industry? Are you proud of the work your team does within the industry…

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