Preparing for Country Music Week at the "I Speak Country" event
In just under three months, Kelowna will proudly host CCMA Country Music Week 2025, which includes the 2025 CCMA Awards presented by TD…
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Tag: Tourism Kelowna
OKGo Campaign Wins BCEDA Marketing Innovation Award
The OKGo marketing campaign—a collaborative initiative between the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission (COEDC), Tourism Kelowna, and Accelerate Okanagan (AO)—was recently awarded the Marketing Innovation Award (for communities with a population over 25,000) at the 2025 BC Economic…
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Business Development Team Members Earn New Professional Designations
At Tourism Kelowna, we are committed to professional excellence and continuous learning—values that ensure we provide best-in-class service to our clients while fostering sustainable growth for our destination…
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2024 #exploreKelowna Creator Program Wrap-Up
Launched in 2022, the #exploreKelowna Creator Program continues to grow as a powerful platform to spotlight local experiences through the eyes of talented content creators based in the Central Okanagan…
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Celebrating Tourism Kelowna Member Anniversaries: April 2025
Each month, we proudly celebrate our valued members by recognizing their Tourism Kelowna membership anniversaries. We thank them for their continued support and contributions to our thriving tourism community, as their dedication plays a key role in our industry’s success…
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Tourism Kelowna, go2HR and Chef's Table Society BC Co-Host Restaurant Roundtable
Tourism Kelowna, go2HR, and the Chefs’ Table Society of BC recently co-hosted a roundtable bringing together passionate and experienced hospitality professionals for an engaging session focused on building positive workplace culture and preparing for the summer season…
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Tourism Week 2025: Celebrating the Value of Tourism
Today marks the kick-off of Tourism Week 2025, which is hosted annually by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) and tourism associations across the country, including the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) and Destination BC (DBC)…
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2024 Resident Perceptions of Tourism Survey: Key Insights for the Central Okanagan
Tourism continues to be a vital part of Kelowna and area’s economy, lifestyle, and community identity. The 2024 Resident Perceptions of Tourism Survey, conducted in collaboration with Destination BC, provides valuable insights into how locals view tourism’s impact in their communities. The snapshot…
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2025 BC Tourism Industry Conference Recap
The 2025 BC Tourism Industry Conference, organized by the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC), was held last week in Vancouver, BC. Over 460 delegates from around the province attended, ready to tackle issues and discuss opportunities for the industry under the theme 'Tourism For All - Embracing the Journey.'…
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Celebrating Tourism Kelowna Member Anniversaries: March 2025
We take pride in celebrating our valued members each month by recognizing their Tourism Kelowna Membership Anniversaries. This is our way of expressing gratitude for their ongoing support and contributions to our vibrant tourism community. Their commitment helps shape the success of our industry, and we are honored to acknowledge their milestones with us.…
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