Thompson Okanagan Tourism Newsletter | August 8, 2025

Aug 7

TOTA Summit Speaker Announcement

Early confirmed speakers for the 2025 TOTA AGM & Summit include Walt Judas (Tourism Industry Association of BC), Nick Grant (Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Sport), and Gord Lovegrove (University of BC Okanagan). Don't miss your chance to explore the latest market trends, innovative transportation solutions, and new opportunities for growth and collaboration in the region and beyond.

Early bird registration is now open and will close on August 29, 2025.

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Highlights

**The Value of Tourism - Destination Canada’s New Landing Page**
The team at Destination Canada is leading Team Canada with insight and research into unlocking the potential of Canada’s second-largest service export: tourism.

**The Contribution of Tourism 2024**
The Canadian Tourism Data Collective has found that the global Travel & Tourism sector experienced a record-breaking year in 2024, with its economic contribution reaching an all-time high of $11.1 trillion globally.

**Community Emergency Preparedness Fund**
The Province is improving emergency preparedness across British Columbia by providing nearly $2 million through the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) to local governments and First Nations.

**Register today for the Southern Interior Regional Economic Summit**
Early bird registration is available until August 29 for the Southern Interior Regional Economic Summit (SIRES).

**Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Training for Leaders**
**go2HR** is offering an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) training bundle for business leaders.

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