Tourism Industry

COVID-19 Information & Resources

This page is updated frequently to provide information and resources to tourism industry businesses of Kelowna and the Central Okanagan.

Visit our main COVID-19 information page for information on current federal, provincial, and municipal restrictions, mandates, and programs, including requirements for domestic and international travellers and proof of vaccination.

Information from BC's & Canada's travel and tourism industry​:

Provincial

• BC Tourism Resiliency Network
• British Columbia Hotel Association
• Destination British Columbia 
  • Emergency Preparedness Resources (includes messaging guidance)
  • COVID-19 Resources for Tourism Businesses
  • COVID-19 Research & Insights
• Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia 

National

• Destination Canada 
  • Rebuilding the Visitor Economy
  • COVID-19 Research
  • ​Tourism's Big Shift: Key Trends Shaping the Future of Canada's Tourism Industry
• Hotel Association of Canada
• Tourism HR Canada
  • Now Hiring: A Guide to Help Employers Attract and Retain Workers in a Post-Pandemic Environment
• Tourism Industry Association of Canada 

Resources for businesses, entrepreneurs, and the tourism sector:

Visit our Industry News Centre for information on provincial and national government support programs or access further details, including updates or new announcements, through the government and business service sites listed below. 

• Government of British Columbia
  • StrongerBC: BC's Economic Recovery Plan 
  • BC's Response to COVID-19
  • Economic Supports for Businesses
  • Provincial Orders, Notices & Guidance
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• Government of Canada
  • COVID-19: Financial Support for People, Businesses, and Organizations
  • Information and Resources for Businesses in the Tourism Sector

Additional Resources​

• BC Alliance for Arts + Culture
• BC Centre for Disease Control
• BC's Hub for Workplace Mental Health
• BC Provincial Health Service Authority
• BC Restaurant & Food Association (BCRFA) 
• Business Development Bank of Canada Support for Entrepreneurs
• Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses
• Digital Tools from Google helping your business through COVID-19
• ​Restaurants Canada
• Small Business BC
• Wine Growers BC
• WorkSafe BC

Regional Tourism Impact Reports:

• Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association's COVID-19 Regional Tourism Impact Reports

Updates from Tourism Kelowna sent to local tourism businesses:

• Stakeholder Bulletin # 20: Information and Guidance on new Regional Public Health Measures (July 29, 2021)
• Stakeholder Bulletin #19: Information & Guidance on New BC Travel Restrictions (April 23, 2021)
• Stakeholder Bulletin #18: COVID-19 (November 20, 2020)
• Stakeholder Bulletin #17: COVID-19 (November 13, 2020)
• Stakeholder Bulletin #16: COVID-19 (June 26, 2020)
• Stakeholder Bulletin #15: COVID-19 (June 12, 2020)
• Stakeholder Bulletin #14: COVID-19 (June 5, 2020)
• Stakeholder Bulletin #13: COVID-19 (May 29, 2020)
• Stakeholder Bulletin #12: COVID-19 (May 22, 2020)
• Stakeholder Bulletin #11: COVID-19 (May 15, 2020)
• Stakeholder Bulletin #10: COVID-19 (May 8, 2020)
• Stakeholder Bulletin #9: COVID-19 & Impact Survey (May 1, 2020)
• Stakeholder Bulletin #8: COVID-19 (April 24, 2020)
• Stakeholder Bulletin #7: COVID-19 (April 17, 2020)
• Stakeholder Bulletin #6: COVID-19 (April 3, 2020)
• Stakeholder Bulletin #5: COVID-19 (March 27, 2020)
• Stakeholder Bulletin #4: COVID-19 (March 20, 2020)
• Stakeholder Update: Kelowna Visitor Centre to Close Temporarily (March 17, 2020)
• Stakeholder Bulletin #3: COVID-19 (March 13, 2020)
• Stakeholder Bulletin #2: COVID-19 (March 6, 2020)
• Stakeholder Bulletin #1: COVID-19 (January 30, 2020)