TOTA Summit

The 2025 TOTA AGM & Summit is bringing together a distinguished lineup of speakers who are shaping the future of our industry in this region and beyond. From visionary leaders to innovative thinkers, this year's Summit will offer insights you won’t want to miss!

There is still time to register for the 2025 TOTA Summit: New Routes, Bold Futures: Navigating Tourism’s Transformation. Early bird registration has been extended to September 12, 2025. All paid Summit attendees will be entered into a draw for 2 Air Canada tickets, valued at $2360. Must be in attendance to claim. Full details available on the Summit Website.

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City of Vernon’s Free TOTA Biosphere Enrollment Program

Join the TOTA Biosphere Commitment Program for the opportunity to differentiate your business and stand out from others. Take action to preserve this region and beyond by implementing sustainable practices outlined in the program and stand out to mindful travellers and locals.

For a limited time, the City of Vernon has partnered with the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) to offer first-year enrollment in this program for FREE to the first fifteen businesses that register.

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Regional Highlights

**Category 1 Campfire Prohibition for the Kamloops Fire Centre**
Category 1 campfire prohibitions are in effect for the Kamloops Fire Centre until October 17, or, until the orders are rescinded.

**The Consumer Journey: Bringing BC’s Iconic Destination Brands to Life**
Join Destination BC on **Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 10:00 am (PT)** for an exclusive virtual event showcasing the full consumer launch of our Iconic Destination Brands across the global travel ecosystem.

**Webinar: Breaking Barriers: Navigating Interprovincial Alcohol Trade for B.C. Producers**
Join **BC BTAC** and **Export Navigator** for a **90-minute online webinar on** September 24, 2025, to learn about selling alcohol across provincial borders in Canada and the different rules on distribution, storage, labelling, and D2C sales.

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