Tourism Kelowna and Okanagan Lifestyle Apparel Inc. have collaborated to open a new retail store in the Kelowna International Airport (YLW) departures lounge. Okanagan + Co. will sell a selection of Love for Kelowna, Kelowna Vibes, and Okanagan Lifestyle merchandise and apparel. …
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We are pleased to provide you with updates from our team, including an overview of some key initiatives, as they align with our organization's strategic priorities, that took place during the third quarter of 2022…
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The innovative OKGo multimedia marketing campaign—a collaborative project launched in 2021 by Tourism Kelowna, Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission (COEDC), and Accelerate Okanagan—recently won four 2022 Marketing Canada Awards…
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We're excited to announce that BreakOut West is returning to Kelowna for the third time.…
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As the Labour Day long weekend came to an end, we saw the final days of Meet Me on Bernard (MMOB) for 2022. The program, which again saw the 200 - 500 blocks of Bernard Avenue open to pedestrian foot traffic only for July and August, had a very successful second year given staffing challenges and weather conditions…
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Each year on September 27, we celebrate World Tourism Day, which was 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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Last fall, we partnered with the District of Lake Country and the City of West Kelowna to start work on a collaborative marketing campaign inviting people to explore more in the Central Okanagan…
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Working in partnership with the City of Kelowna, Tourism Kelowna is pleased to announce the renewal of Kelowna’s Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) 5-year agreement with the province, providing key destination marketing funding to 2027…
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After its successful launch last year, Meet Me on Bernard (MMOB) is set to return this Friday, July 1, transitioning Bernard Avenue to a vibrant outdoor pedestrian mall through the summer for visitors and locals to enjoy…
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In partnership with the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission and Accelerate Okanagan, our team is excited to announce the launch of Phase Two of the OKGo campaign, which tells the stories of innovators and entrepreneurs in key business sectors to raise awareness of the Central Okanagan’s economic and tourism opportunities and to position the region for future growth…
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