Thompson Okanagan Tourism Newsletter | June 25, 2025
Thank you for attending the TOTA Golf Tournament!
The 31st Annual TOTA Golf Tournament was a tremendous success with an amazing afternoon of 18 holes and a wonderful dinner & reception thank's to Osoyoos Golf Club, all in beautiful Osoyoos! The TOTA team is grateful for the industry partners who came out to participate, volunteer, and spend the day with us in the sunshine, celebrating the Thompson Okanagan Region, the Tourism Industry and all things that make us proud to be Canadian.
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Regional Highlights
📣Destination BC Announces New Board Chair
Destination BC has announced the appointment of Ingrid Jarrett as the new Chair of the Board of Directors, effective August 1, 2025. Our congratulations go out to Ingrid as she steps into this important role and our sincere thank you to Scott Fraser for his work and dedication.
🖥️Make the Trip Home: a new domestic marketing campaign from DBC
Destination BC has launched a new domestic marketing campaign designed to inspire BC residents to reconnect with the extraordinary places and experiences that exist right in their own backyard, while supporting local businesses, workers, and communities.
🚨Be Prepared for Emergencies this Summer
Be prepared for emergencies this summer with the help of Destination BC’s recently updated Spring/Summer 2025 Emergency Messaging Guidance document
♻️Kamloops Businesses Go Green through the Biosphere Commitment Program
Businesses across Kamloops are increasing their commitment to environmental responsibility through initiatives like TOTA's Biosphere Commitment Program.
The Province of British Columbia has launched an initiative to make it easier for businesses to operate and grow.
📣Access the BC Drought Information Portal for Thompson Okanagan Region Drought Levels
As of June 12, 2025, the B.C. River Forecast Centre has raised the Okanagan basin to a Level 2 drought rating.
Kamloops area tourism partners have launched YKA LINK (Leveraging Investment, Networking, and Knowledge), a new initiative to boost tourism and air service in the region.
🚲Tourism Kamloops Announces the Freeride Fund
Tourism Kamloops has announced the launch of the Freeride Fund, a trail maintenance and community giveback initiative focused on Kamloops’ sanctioned trail networks and the need for sustainable trail upkeep.
Apply for the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards by June 30
This is a free opportunity for individuals and organizations globally to be recognized for their contributions to sustainable travel and tourism.
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