Thompson Okanagan Tourism Newsletter | July 16, 2024

Take the Inter-community Transportation Survey

TOTA and UBCO have partnered with the Economic Trust of the Southern Interior of BC (ETSI BC) to understand business, resident, and visitor needs regarding transportation preferences between communities in the Thompson Okanagan Region.

Have your say and qualify to win one of several great prizes!

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TOTA News Centre Quick Links

Find the latest newsletters, TOTA updates, regional news, events, and resources on the TOTA News Centre and our TOTA social channels. 

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Early bird registration is now open for the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association AGM & Summit. Join us on October 29 & 30 in Vernon, BC, hosted in partnership with Tourism Vernon and Destination Silver Star. 

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Highlights

TOTA has joined the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC to promote and protect outdoor recreation in BC

Register now for the Tourism Digital Marketing Essentials Course hosted by eLearningU

Join FortisBC and GreenStep for Energy-Saving Support information sessions

UN Tourism and the University of Oxford are seeking assistance from the tourism industry to develop a standardized framework for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting

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New Biosphere Committed & Certified Members

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The Region in the News

⭐Major blasting complete on Highway 97 near Summerland

⭐New Pacific Coastal flight connects Kelowna to Comox 

⭐Big White Ski Resort Celebrates Top 10% Worldwide Ranking in 2024 Travellers' Choice Awards

⭐Visit the Shuswap Farmstand Trail 

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