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Destination Development & Stewardship

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Updates
Michael J. Ballingall named the 2025 Business Leader of the Year
Michael J. Ballingall named the 2025 Business Leader of the Year
The Canadian Tourism Awards
The Canadian Tourism Awards
Motivating Seasonal Employees to Return Toolkit
Motivating Seasonal Employees to Return Toolkit
Pacific Coastal to offer non-stop flight service between Kelowna and Cranbrook
Pacific Coastal to offer non-stop flight service between Kelowna and Cranbrook
Tourism Industry Association of Canada 2025 Budget Submission
Tourism Industry Association of Canada 2025 Budget Submission
Chief Robert Louie has been appointed to the Order of British Columbia
Chief Robert Louie has been appointed to the Order of British Columbia
Community Emergency Preparedness Fund
Community Emergency Preparedness Fund
The Value of Tourism - Destination Canada’s New Landing Page
The Value of Tourism - Destination Canada’s New Landing Page
Booking.com’s 2025 Sustainable Travel Report
Booking.com’s 2025 Sustainable Travel Report
BC Rivers Day 2025
BC Rivers Day 2025
Okanagan Gondola Breaks Ground
Okanagan Gondola Breaks Ground
Tourism Kamloops Announces the Freeride Fund
Tourism Kamloops Announces the Freeride Fund
World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards Entry Deadline
World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards Entry Deadline
YKA Link
YKA Link
How Do You Measure Up? Tourism Sustainability Guide
How Do You Measure Up? Tourism Sustainability Guide
Tourism Climate Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability Business Survey Report
Tourism Climate Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability Business Survey Report
Bringing the Salmon Home 2024-2025 Annual Report
Bringing the Salmon Home 2024-2025 Annual Report
Manufacturing Excellence Forum - Kelowna
Manufacturing Excellence Forum - Kelowna
Destination BC Thompson Okanagan Regional Profile
Destination BC Thompson Okanagan Regional Profile
Tourism Kamloops is seeking a candidate for the Director of Brand & Marketing
Tourism Kamloops is seeking a candidate for the Director of Brand & Marketing
Camping reservations now open for Berg Lake Trail in Mount Robson Park
Camping reservations now open for Berg Lake Trail in Mount Robson Park
Increasing Wealth and Wellbeing for Canadians
Increasing Wealth and Wellbeing for Canadians
Take the Canadian Tourism Data Collective Utilization Survey
Take the Canadian Tourism Data Collective Utilization Survey
Vernon Youth Job Opportunity with Youth Climate Corps BC (YCCBC) - Applications Closing Soon
Vernon Youth Job Opportunity with Youth Climate Corps BC (YCCBC) - Applications Closing Soon
Tourism Kelowna is a Finalist for the 2025 BC Tourism Awards
Tourism Kelowna is a Finalist for the 2025 BC Tourism Awards
Congratulations to the Boundary Country Spark Program Winners!
Congratulations to the Boundary Country Spark Program Winners!
Take the Tourism Climate Adaptation & Environmental Sustainability Business Survey
Take the Tourism Climate Adaptation & Environmental Sustainability Business Survey
New Short-term Rental Registry, Host Registration Required
New Short-term Rental Registry, Host Registration Required
BCTCRI Workshop #6: Climate Resilience, Governance and CDMOs
BCTCRI Workshop #6: Climate Resilience, Governance and CDMOs
Community Meets Adventure in Blue River
Community Meets Adventure in Blue River

Marketing

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Updates
DBC Beautiful Seats Campaign
DBC Beautiful Seats Campaign
The Value of Tourism - Destination Canada’s New Landing Page
The Value of Tourism - Destination Canada’s New Landing Page
DBC - Be Prepared for Emergencies this Summer
DBC - Be Prepared for Emergencies this Summer
Make the Trip Home: a new domestic marketing campaign - DBC
Make the Trip Home: a new domestic marketing campaign - DBC
Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa Named Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards Winner
Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa Named Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards Winner
Save the Date: BC Outdoor Recreation Conference 2026
Save the Date: BC Outdoor Recreation Conference 2026
DBC Learning Centre - How to work with Receptive Tour Operators
DBC Learning Centre - How to work with Receptive Tour Operators
DBC Learning Centre - Who are the Travel Trade?
DBC Learning Centre - Who are the Travel Trade?
DBC Learning Centre - Are you Travel Trade Ready?
DBC Learning Centre - Are you Travel Trade Ready?
DBC Learning Centre - Working with the Travel Trade
DBC Learning Centre - Working with the Travel Trade
BC Tourism Industry Conference Award Nomination Open Until January 8
BC Tourism Industry Conference Award Nomination Open Until January 8
Early Bird Pricing Available for BC Tourism Industry Conference 2025
Early Bird Pricing Available for BC Tourism Industry Conference 2025
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
Local Escapes: Similkameen Valley
Local Escapes: Similkameen Valley
Tourism Kamloops Launches New Website & Brand Refresh
Tourism Kamloops Launches New Website & Brand Refresh
Tourism Marketing Committee: Call for Applications 2025-2027 Term
Tourism Marketing Committee: Call for Applications 2025-2027 Term
The Amazing Race Canada heads to the South Okanagan
The Amazing Race Canada heads to the South Okanagan
Destination BC & Wine Growers BC Experiences: Sip, Smile, and Stay Awhile
Destination BC & Wine Growers BC Experiences: Sip, Smile, and Stay Awhile
Destination BC Co-op Tourism Marketing Partnerships and Thompson Okanagan Travel Resources
Destination BC Co-op Tourism Marketing Partnerships and Thompson Okanagan Travel Resources

Industry Events

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