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TOTA 2024 AGM & Announcement of Board Directors
TOTA 2024 AGM & Announcement of Board Directors
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association Request for Proposals
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association Request for Proposals
Wellness Travel BC Creates Online Wellness Travel Directory
Wellness Travel BC Creates Online Wellness Travel Directory
Take the go2HR Employer Survey
Take the go2HR Employer Survey
Tourism Kelowna Destination Video Wins Cannes International Media & TV Award
Tourism Kelowna Destination Video Wins Cannes International Media & TV Award
Register for BCTCRI’s 5th Workshop: Decarbonization and Climate Action
Register for BCTCRI’s 5th Workshop: Decarbonization and Climate Action
Destination Canada Launches Interactive Incentive Map
Destination Canada Launches Interactive Incentive Map
Read the Destination Canada Sustainability Storybook
Read the Destination Canada Sustainability Storybook
Thompson Okanagan Featured in the National Climate League 2023 Report
Thompson Okanagan Featured in the National Climate League 2023 Report
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association Is Biosphere Certified
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association Is Biosphere Certified
Board Director Election Voting Begins October 1, 2024
Board Director Election Voting Begins October 1, 2024
Spring 2024 Beverage Industry Training Program Summary
Spring 2024 Beverage Industry Training Program Summary
Get Involved: Help Shape the Future of the TNRD Parks and Trails System
Get Involved: Help Shape the Future of the TNRD Parks and Trails System
Local Escapes: Similkameen Valley
Local Escapes: Similkameen Valley
Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Showcasing Grand Forks Recovery From 2018 Floods
Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Showcasing Grand Forks Recovery From 2018 Floods
Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission Business and Workforce Survey
Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission Business and Workforce Survey
Funding Opportunities Available
Funding Opportunities Available
ETSI-BC Fall 2024 Funding Intake
ETSI-BC Fall 2024 Funding Intake
BCTCRI: Project One Fall Application Intake is Now Open
BCTCRI: Project One Fall Application Intake is Now Open
Tourism Kamloops Launches New Website & Brand Refresh
Tourism Kamloops Launches New Website & Brand Refresh
Working Effectively with Indigenous Peoples® Workshop
Working Effectively with Indigenous Peoples® Workshop
Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) Grant Intake Now Open
Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) Grant Intake Now Open
AGM & Board Director Call for Nominations
AGM & Board Director Call for Nominations
Job Opportunity: Marketing Manager - Travel Penticton
Job Opportunity: Marketing Manager - Travel Penticton
OUT for Business (OFB) Mentorship Program
OUT for Business (OFB) Mentorship Program
TOTA’s Corporate Carbon Inventory & Thompson Okanagan’s Destination Carbon Inventory
TOTA’s Corporate Carbon Inventory & Thompson Okanagan’s Destination Carbon Inventory
Help Steer the Future of Transportation in the Thompson Okanagan with Inter-Community Transportation Survey
Help Steer the Future of Transportation in the Thompson Okanagan with Inter-Community Transportation Survey
New Biosphere Commitment Program Member: Sovereign Lake Nordic Club
New Biosphere Commitment Program Member: Sovereign Lake Nordic Club
New Biosphere Commitment Program Member: Lakeside Eco-Sports
New Biosphere Commitment Program Member: Lakeside Eco-Sports
Tourism Marketing Committee: Call for Applications 2025-2027 Term
Tourism Marketing Committee: Call for Applications 2025-2027 Term

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TOTA NEWS

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Updates
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association Request for Proposals
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association Request for Proposals
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association Is Biosphere Certified
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association Is Biosphere Certified
Board Director Election Voting Begins October 1, 2024
Board Director Election Voting Begins October 1, 2024
Spring 2024 Beverage Industry Training Program Summary
Spring 2024 Beverage Industry Training Program Summary
AGM & Board Director Call for Nominations
AGM & Board Director Call for Nominations
TOTA’s Corporate Carbon Inventory & Thompson Okanagan’s Destination Carbon Inventory
TOTA’s Corporate Carbon Inventory & Thompson Okanagan’s Destination Carbon Inventory
Help Steer the Future of Transportation in the Thompson Okanagan with Inter-Community Transportation Survey
Help Steer the Future of Transportation in the Thompson Okanagan with Inter-Community Transportation Survey
Thompson Okanagan Launches the “Travel Now to the Thompson Okanagan On Us” Campaign
Thompson Okanagan Launches the “Travel Now to the Thompson Okanagan On Us” Campaign
TOTA is now a member of the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC
TOTA is now a member of the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC
Last chance: Register for TOTA Golf Tournament and enter win great prizes
Last chance: Register for TOTA Golf Tournament and enter win great prizes
Register for the TOTA Golf Tournament & enter for chance to win 2 Air Canada Round-Trip Tickets
Register for the TOTA Golf Tournament & enter for chance to win 2 Air Canada Round-Trip Tickets
GreenStep EcoFund Verified Program Assists TOTA Stakeholders to Reduce the Costs of Switching to RNG
GreenStep EcoFund Verified Program Assists TOTA Stakeholders to Reduce the Costs of Switching to RNG
TOTA Team Represents the Thompson Okanagan Region at the Explore BC
TOTA Team Represents the Thompson Okanagan Region at the Explore BC
TOTA Golf Tournament Save the Date & Call for Sponsors
TOTA Golf Tournament Save the Date & Call for Sponsors
TOTA Team Represents the Thompson Okanagan Region at the International Media Marketplace (IMM)
TOTA Team Represents the Thompson Okanagan Region at the International Media Marketplace (IMM)

Industry NEWS

Here, find out more the Tourism Industry’s Destination Development and Stewardship initiatives, their marketing, events, and more!

Updates
Wellness Travel BC Creates Online Wellness Travel Directory
Wellness Travel BC Creates Online Wellness Travel Directory
Tourism Kelowna Destination Video Wins Cannes International Media & TV Award
Tourism Kelowna Destination Video Wins Cannes International Media & TV Award
Register for BCTCRI’s 5th Workshop: Decarbonization and Climate Action
Register for BCTCRI’s 5th Workshop: Decarbonization and Climate Action
Destination Canada Launches Interactive Incentive Map
Destination Canada Launches Interactive Incentive Map
Read the Destination Canada Sustainability Storybook
Read the Destination Canada Sustainability Storybook
Thompson Okanagan Featured in the National Climate League 2023 Report
Thompson Okanagan Featured in the National Climate League 2023 Report
Get Involved: Help Shape the Future of the TNRD Parks and Trails System
Get Involved: Help Shape the Future of the TNRD Parks and Trails System
Local Escapes: Similkameen Valley
Local Escapes: Similkameen Valley
Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Showcasing Grand Forks Recovery From 2018 Floods
Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Showcasing Grand Forks Recovery From 2018 Floods
Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission Business and Workforce Survey
Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission Business and Workforce Survey
Tourism Kamloops Launches New Website & Brand Refresh
Tourism Kamloops Launches New Website & Brand Refresh
Job Opportunity: Marketing Manager - Travel Penticton
Job Opportunity: Marketing Manager - Travel Penticton
Tourism Marketing Committee: Call for Applications 2025-2027 Term
Tourism Marketing Committee: Call for Applications 2025-2027 Term
BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops “Conservation Minutes” YouTube Series on Fire Prevention
BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops “Conservation Minutes” YouTube Series on Fire Prevention
New Accessible Viewing Platform at Helmcken Falls
New Accessible Viewing Platform at Helmcken Falls
Updates
New Biosphere Commitment Program Member: Sovereign Lake Nordic Club
New Biosphere Commitment Program Member: Sovereign Lake Nordic Club
New Biosphere Commitment Program Member: Lakeside Eco-Sports
New Biosphere Commitment Program Member: Lakeside Eco-Sports
New Biosphere Commitment Program Member: Caravan Farm Theatre
New Biosphere Commitment Program Member: Caravan Farm Theatre
New Biosphere Commitment Program Member: Haywire Winery
New Biosphere Commitment Program Member: Haywire Winery
New Biosphere Commitment Program Member: Kelowna Yacht Club
New Biosphere Commitment Program Member: Kelowna Yacht Club
New Biosphere Commitment Program Member: BC Wildlife Park
New Biosphere Commitment Program Member: BC Wildlife Park
New Biosphere Commitment Program Member: Prestige Beach House Kelowna
New Biosphere Commitment Program Member: Prestige Beach House Kelowna
New Biosphere Commitment Program Member: Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa
New Biosphere Commitment Program Member: Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa
New Biosphere Commitment Program Member: Baldy Mountain Resort
New Biosphere Commitment Program Member: Baldy Mountain Resort
New Biosphere Commitment Program Member: Destination Osoyoos
New Biosphere Commitment Program Member: Destination Osoyoos
Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery Becomes First Biosphere Certified Winery in the Thompson Okanagan
Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery Becomes First Biosphere Certified Winery in the Thompson Okanagan
New Biosphere Commitment Program Member: Watermark Beach Resort
New Biosphere Commitment Program Member: Watermark Beach Resort
New Biosphere Commitment Program Member: Sharpe Distillery
New Biosphere Commitment Program Member: Sharpe Distillery
New Biosphere Commitment Member: Song Sparrow Hall
New Biosphere Commitment Member: Song Sparrow Hall
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Climate Action Plan Provides Guidance for Sustainable Development for Regional Businesses and Communities
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Climate Action Plan Provides Guidance for Sustainable Development for Regional Businesses and Communities

Biosphere

Here, find out more about the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association’s Biosphere Program.

Updates
Funding Opportunities Available
Funding Opportunities Available
ETSI-BC Fall 2024 Funding Intake
ETSI-BC Fall 2024 Funding Intake
BCTCRI: Project One Fall Application Intake is Now Open
BCTCRI: Project One Fall Application Intake is Now Open
Working Effectively with Indigenous Peoples® Workshop
Working Effectively with Indigenous Peoples® Workshop
Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) Grant Intake Now Open
Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) Grant Intake Now Open
OUT for Business (OFB) Mentorship Program
OUT for Business (OFB) Mentorship Program
Destination BC Tourism Digital Academy Registration Opens
Destination BC Tourism Digital Academy Registration Opens
Cultural Competency Training
Cultural Competency Training
Registration for BCTCRI Project 4 is Now Open - Climate Resilience and Indigenous Knowledge
Registration for BCTCRI Project 4 is Now Open - Climate Resilience and Indigenous Knowledge
Working with the Travel Trade: Six-Part Tutorial Video Series
Working with the Travel Trade: Six-Part Tutorial Video Series
BC Rivers Day Micro-Grants Funding Opportunity from ORCBC
BC Rivers Day Micro-Grants Funding Opportunity from ORCBC
Tourism Digital Marketing Essentials course is now open for enrollment
Tourism Digital Marketing Essentials course is now open for enrollment
I-CEDAR program registration is open for new, existing, or ready-to launch Indigenous business ventures
I-CEDAR program registration is open for new, existing, or ready-to launch Indigenous business ventures
Indigenous Tourism BC Cultural Safety: Free Online Training Sessions on June 25 & 26
Indigenous Tourism BC Cultural Safety: Free Online Training Sessions on June 25 & 26
Outdoor Recreation BC Guidance Toolkit for Engagement with Indigenous Communities
Outdoor Recreation BC Guidance Toolkit for Engagement with Indigenous Communities
2024 Summer Travel Outlook for Canadian Destinations | Deloitte Report
2024 Summer Travel Outlook for Canadian Destinations | Deloitte Report
Water Conservation Toolkit
Water Conservation Toolkit
Partnership Opportunities: 2024-25 Resident Perceptions of Tourism Research Survey
Partnership Opportunities: 2024-25 Resident Perceptions of Tourism Research Survey
Trails and Outdoor Recreation in BC - 2024 Ipsos Poll Results
Trails and Outdoor Recreation in BC - 2024 Ipsos Poll Results
New Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Online Courses by go2HR
New Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Online Courses by go2HR
Managing Crisis Communications | BC Hotel Association Education Series in June
Managing Crisis Communications | BC Hotel Association Education Series in June
Destination BC Micro-Grant Opportunity - Applications Open May 13-31, 2024
Destination BC Micro-Grant Opportunity - Applications Open May 13-31, 2024
Commit to Workplace Safety for National Safety & Health Week
Commit to Workplace Safety for National Safety & Health Week
Destination Events Support Fund by Tourism Kamloops
Destination Events Support Fund by Tourism Kamloops
Securing Small Business Rebate Now Open (until funds are expended, or January 2025)
Securing Small Business Rebate Now Open (until funds are expended, or January 2025)
Sustainable Tourism Course by eLearningU
Sustainable Tourism Course by eLearningU
BC Wine Month - Here's how to get involved, including free online certification
BC Wine Month - Here's how to get involved, including free online certification
go2HR New Safety Basics Health & Safety Orientation Training (Free)
go2HR New Safety Basics Health & Safety Orientation Training (Free)
Register for 2SLGBTQI+ Diversity & Inclusion Online Training for Tourism on March 1
Register for 2SLGBTQI+ Diversity & Inclusion Online Training for Tourism on March 1
Applications open for Fairs, Festivals and Events Fund | Apply by February 25, 2024
Applications open for Fairs, Festivals and Events Fund | Apply by February 25, 2024

Resources

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Industry Events

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Industry Events
Inter-Community Transportation Forum
Nov 21
Inter-Community Transportation Forum
2025 IMPACT Conference
Jan 26
2025 IMPACT Conference
BC Tourism Industry Conference
Mar 5
BC Tourism Industry Conference