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Biosphere 2020 Annual Report

2020 has been a year of great uncertainty, but also a year of opportunities. Sustainability has become top of mind when talking about recovery and resilience and will continue to be part of our way forward as an industry.
This newsletter showcases our progress over the past 12 months to develop value-added programs and engage with Biosphere Commitment Program members. We would like to reflect and celebrate our collective achievements in sustainability in 2020 and look ahead to new initiatives for 2021.Did you know? TOTA is offering complimentary Energy Assessments to help improve your organization's operational efficiency and reduce costs. This assessment opportunity is open to all tourism businesses in the Thompson Okanagan Region.

 
 

 

A Year of Challenges and Opportunities

2020 has been a year of great uncertainty, but also a year of opportunities. Sustainability has become top of mind when talking about recovery and resilience and will continue to be part of our way forward as an industry.

This newsletter showcases our progress over the past 12 months to develop value-added programs and engage with Biosphere Commitment Program members. We would like to reflect and celebrate our collective achievements in sustainability in 2020 and look ahead to new initiatives for 2021.

Did you know? TOTA is offering complimentary Energy Assessments to help improve your organization's operational efficiency and reduce costs. This assessment opportunity is open to all tourism businesses in the Thompson Okanagan Region.

 
 
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Thompson Okanagan Biosphere Tourism
featured in The Globe and Mail

 
 
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"This idea of investing in meaningful travel experiences that not only enrich a visitor’s time in a place but also leave the destination better off is gaining traction under the label “regenerative travel.” More than a buzzword, it’s a paradigm shift in the way we look at sustainable travel."

Learn more about regenerative tourism in this article published by The Globe and Mail, with shoutouts to Biosphere Committed Companies Summerhill Pyramid Winery, Covert Farms Family Estate, Okanagan Lavender & Herb Farm, Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort, Myra Canyon Ranch, and Kelowna Museums.

 
 

 

Growing Engagement | Biosphere & Value-added Programs

Biosphere Commitment Program

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Biosphere Committed Companies In Process


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companies participating in Safe Travels in the Thompson Okanagan

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companies participating in the Occupational Health & Safety Program


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companies engaged in Eco Efficiency Program

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$7,300

worth of cost-saving opportunities identified to date from the free Virtual Energy Assessment Program

 
 
 

 
 
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Did you know?

  • You can significantly reduce your utility costs by simply reviewing your bills every month and becoming aware of your daily energy use patterns.

  • TOTA's Energy Analyst has helped participating businesses identify annual cost-saving opportunities ranging from $100 to $2500 with the relevant rebates available.

Learn more about our complimentary Energy Assessments

 
 
 
 

 
 
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