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Growing Your Business Through Travel Trade: Key Takeaways from Tourism Kelowna’s Industry Workshop

By Nicolle Gomez De Sousa, Director of Business Development on Sep. 28, 2026

On September 22, Tourism Kelowna welcomed local tourism businesses and industry partners for Growing Your Business Through Travel Trade: From Market Ready to Market Success, an afternoon focused on helping businesses better understand the travel trade opportunity and what it takes to successfully work with tour operators, receptive tour operators, travel advisors and other distribution partners…

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Join Us: I Speak Figure Skating Webinar

By Sara Correa Haslehurst, Business Development, Sports & Events on Sep. 14, 2026

Kelowna is gearing up for one final major sporting event to cap off the Year of Sport, and local businesses have an opportunity to be part of the action…

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Taste of Place Summit 2027: Call for Presenters

By Tourism Kelowna on Sep. 14, 2026

Ready to share your experience and expertise with Canada’s culinary and agritourism community? The 2027 Taste of Place Summit is calling…

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Celebrating Tourism Kelowna Member Anniversaries: August 2026

By Jacqui Dowling, Membership & Industry Development on Aug. 31, 2026

Each month, we have the opportunity to recognize the businesses and organizations that have been part of the Tourism Kelowna community for many years…

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Team Updates from the Kelowna Visitor Centre

By Katie Balkwill, Director of Community & Visitor Engagement on Aug. 14, 2026

After a competitive recruitment process that included both internal and external candidates, we're incredibly proud to announce that our Retail Coordinator, Kassidy Cote, has accepted the temporary role of Manager of Community & Visitor Engagement, effective September 13, as Kaitlyn Ellis begins her maternity leave…

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Meet the Tourism Kelowna Team: Community Specialists

By Melissa McCluskey, Industry Communications Consultant on Aug. 13, 2026

Our Meet the Team series will introduce you to the people behind Tourism Kelowna, whose skills, perspectives, and passion bring our organization to life, build community connections, and strengthen our visitor economy. …

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Update: MRDT Renewal Project

By Tourism Kelowna on Aug. 11, 2026

Tourism Kelowna is currently supporting the City of Kelowna in renewing its 5-year agreement with the Province of British Columbia for funding through the province’s Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) program…

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Submit Your Nominations for the Kelowna Chamber Business Excellence Awards

By Tourism Kelowna on Aug. 10, 2026

Do you know a business or a leader whose work deserves recognition? Nominations for the 2026 Kelowna Chamber Business Excellence Awards presented by Beem Credit Union and Lawson Lundell LLP are now open…

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Media Coverage Round-Up: Kelowna's Leading Stories in 2026

By Lindsay Kelm, Travel Media & Communications on Jul. 31, 2026

2026 has been an exceptional year for Kelowna, with the destination earning national and international recognition for its world-class culinary, wine, outdoor, and cultural experiences…

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Celebrating Tourism Kelowna Member Anniversaries: July 2026

By Jacqui Dowling, Membership & Industry Development on Jul. 28, 2026

This month, we are delighted to celebrate our valued members who are reaching significant membership milestones with Tourism Kelowna. These anniversaries represent years of partnership, collaboration, and a shared commitment to showcasing the Central Okanagan as an exceptional destination. Your…

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