Regional
- Sunny skies over blue lakes: B.C.’s Interior welcomes record number of tourists September 8, 2016
- A wine harvest record September 8, 2016
- The Best State Tourism Campaigns – Promoting Your Anchor Tenants September 6, 2016
- Coast-to-coast walking trail coming to Canada in 2017 September 6, 2016
- Green Wineries: Movers and Shakers in Sustainable Tourism September 6, 2016
- The Death of Visitor Guides and What to Do Instead September 6, 2016
- Film booming in Okanagan August 31, 2016
- Ski hill crowdfunds for cash August 26, 2016
- How Smart Hotels Use Messaging to Connect With Guests August 26, 2016
- Travel’s Location Marketing Moment – Digital Marketing This Week August 26, 2016
- MP Cannings to take bike tour across riding August 24, 2016
- Wildlife fence for Hwy 3 August 22, 2016
- WEBINAR VIDEO: Let’s talk staff recruitment for fall/winter and prep for next summer’s busy season! August 22, 2016
- Bidding platform signs with NewLeaf August 18, 2016
- Move to sub-region names on labels could hike BC wine prices August 4, 2016
- Record tourism in B.C. August 4, 2016
- No reservation and still searching for a campsite in BC for August? August 2, 2016
- Reminder: Register for Wednesday’s webinar on “Tips for fall/winter recruitment & next summer” July 29, 2016
- Destination Canada News July 29, 2016
- BC wines to reach 21 million new customers online July 25, 2016
Communities
- New Valemount, B.C. ski resort one step closer to reality August 19, 2016
- Kelowna gets its first look at new project along Okanagan Lake August 19, 2016
- New bike trail unveiled August 15, 2016
- Upper portion of Knox Mountain to remain closed August 10, 2016
- Kal trail gets funding boost August 10, 2016
- Big money rolling in for Kelowna-to-Vernon bike trail August 10, 2016
- Plans move ahead for North Thompson ‘geopark’ August 9, 2016
- Proposed hike to Kelowna hotel tax August 9, 2016
- Screaming Eagle Swing Opens in Chase August 9, 2016
- Sun Rivers sells golf course, restaurant August 5, 2016
- 2 more beaches in Kelowna become wheelchair accessible August 4, 2016
- Okanagan Spirits launches Western-Canada’s first bourbon style whisky July 29, 2016
- Kelowna raving about Mary Poppins stage debut July 29, 2016
- New Golf Lodge for Tobiano Golf Course July 29, 2016
- Job seekers clearing trails and building a bright future July 29, 2016
- Mount Baldy sale closes July 29, 2016
- BC’s Best Winery July 29, 2016
- Valemount bike park boosts tourism July 28, 2016
- Knox Mountain in Kelowna goes high tech with two new interactive games July 27, 2016
- Triathlete eyes Guinness record during swim of Okanagan Lake July 27, 2016
Media Coverage
- Krista Bax named go2HR’s New CEO February 28, 2020
- CedarCreek Estate Winery Wins ‘Canadian Winery of the Year’ December 20, 2019
- Film Crews Bring Preseason Business to Big White Ski Resort November 16, 2019
- Okanagan Communities Along Route 97 Featured in ParentMap July 31, 2019
- The Amazing Race Canada Season 7 Launches in Kamloops July 3, 2019
- Thompson Okanagan first destination in the Americas to earn International Biosphere Certification November 1, 2017
- Sandhill Wines master winemaker Howard Soon, announces retirement after 37 consecutive vintages June 19, 2017
- YLW breaks passenger records for month of May June 19, 2017
- Newest Okanagan winery opens at Greata Ranch May 23, 2017
- RauDZ teams up with top South Okanagan winery restaurant May 23, 2017
- Liber the wine god May 23, 2017
- Big White Ski Resort featured on Quebec TV Show April 6, 2017
- Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association Sponsors Hospitality Award February 23, 2017
- Just Wild About Harry February 22, 2017
- Media Coverage Roundup Spring 2016 July 27, 2016
- Media Coverage Roundup Winter 2016 July 19, 2016
- Vine to Wine Tours: Luxury Travel Guide Global awards 2016 April 25, 2016
- Watermark Beach Resort – Best in Class for Beach Hotels in Canada April 25, 2016
- A Canadian wine tour? I’ll drink to that February 25, 2016
- Media Coverage Roundup Summer Fall 2015 February 23, 2016
Promotions
- Host the Holidays at Watermark October 31, 2018
- Recharge This November at Sparkling Hill Resort – Local Offer October 26, 2018
- Everyone’s a Star at Sparkling Hill Resort October 19, 2018
- October Local Special at Sparkling Hill Resort October 11, 2018
- Thanksgiving Dinner At Sparkling Hill Resort October 4, 2018
- Thanksgiving is Almost Here! September 27, 2018
- A Toast to Monte Creek Ranch Award Winning Reserves September 25, 2018
- GIFT BASKETS available at Monte Creek Ranch September 25, 2018
- Local offer savings are back at Sparkling Hill starting in October! September 24, 2018
- Fall in the Land of Ing September 13, 2018
- Corporate Christmas Packages at Sparkling Hill Resort September 13, 2018
- Extend your Summer Sale at Sparkling Hill! September 13, 2018
- Couples Summer Escape to Sparkling Hill Resort August 9, 2018
- Do Not Disturb: Mid-Week Eco-Friendly Special Summer Offer at The Cove August 9, 2018
- Make Some Waves on Okanagan Lake with The Cove’s Special Offer August 7, 2018
- Save at Sparkling Hill Resort when you book 2 nights or more! July 25, 2018
- Escape the Chaos of Summer with an August Oasis at Sparkling Hill Resort! July 25, 2018
- Escape the Chaos of Summer with an August Oasis at Sparkiling Hill Resort! July 10, 2018
- Wine & Stay at Sparkling Hill Resort June 25, 2018
- Escape to the Okanagan June 25, 2018
Events
- Dinner and a Movie, Wednesdays in December – Downtown Salmon Arm December 7, 2017
- Casino Royale New Year’s Eve At Sparkling Hill December 4, 2017
- Bark The Halls December 1, 2017
- O’Keefe Ranch Celebrates the Holidays with Victorian Christmas November 30, 2017
- Top chefs to compete November 30, 2017
- Half Corked Marathon wins 2017 Event of the Year November 30, 2017
- Meet over 400 Tourism Students at Student Industry Rendezvous 2018 November 29, 2017
- CP Holiday Train in Sicamous, Canoe, Salmon Arm, Notch Hill & Chase November 29, 2017
- Glenn Bond XC Ski Camps at Sun Peaks Resort November 29, 2017
- Kamloops Symphony – Russian Innovators November 24, 2017
- Countdown to BC Winter Games begins November 23, 2017
- Kamloops Symphony – Ashley MacIsaac November 23, 2017
- Ring In the Festive Season – Christmas with the KSO November 23, 2017
- Kamloops Symphony – German Romantics November 22, 2017
- Kamloops Symphony – Northern Lights November 22, 2017
- True North at the Salmon Arm Arts Centre November 22, 2017
- The Serpent and the Rainbow November 21, 2017
- A Winter Weekend in Wine Country: Be Merry and Festival of Trees November 17, 2017
- Kamloops Symphony – Apotheosis of the Dance November 16, 2017
- Kamloops Symphony – From My Life November 16, 2017
Research
- Measuring Canadian Travel Patterns – Thompson Okanagan Region July 3, 2020
- New Publication – Friday Fast Facts | Industry Information June 26, 2020
- Market Segmentation Insights June 15, 2020
- 2019 Thompson Okanagan Year in Review April 1, 2020
- 2018 Thompson Okanagan Year in Review April 1, 2020
- Destination Canada’s Explorer Quotient (EQ) Market Segmentation Update July 17, 2019
- More Video Streaming Options Won’t Change Consumer Behavior June 18, 2019
- Expedia Presents: Generation Alpha and Family Travel Trends May 23, 2019
- Destination Canada: Australia Global Tourism Watch April 12, 2019
- A record breaking year for Canada’s tourism sector March 15, 2019
- Destination Canada: USA Global Tourism Watch February 20, 2019
- Expedia Presents: How Younger Generations are Shaping the Future of Travel January 30, 2019
- Expedia’s 2018 Year in Review Trends Report January 14, 2019
- Video Ads in Social Media 2018 October 25, 2018
- Destination Canada: July 2018 Tourism Snapshot October 11, 2018
- Expedia Presents: Multi – National Travel Trends October 5, 2018
- Destination BC: Thompson Okanagan Regional Profile (2017) August 24, 2018
- TripAdvisor Presents Booking Behaviors Driving Travellers August 17, 2018
- Destination Canada: Culinary Positioning Research August 10, 2018
- Expedia Releases American Baby Boomers vs. Millennial Travellers August 3, 2018
TOTA News
- TOTA and Community Futures Partner Together to Support Local Business July 7, 2020
- Manic Monday | Enjoy the summer – But… July 6, 2020
- Social Enterprise Now Offering Adaptive Cycling Equipment Rentals July 3, 2020
- Manic Monday | Wherever you are… Celebrate Being Canadian this Canada Day! June 29, 2020
- New Publication – Friday Fast Facts | Industry Information June 26, 2020
- TOTA Joins Global Initiative on Safe Travels June 25, 2020
- Manic Monday | Thompson Okanagan Ready to Welcome Visitors… Safely June 22, 2020
- Manic Monday | Housekeeping – First Line of Defense for Business June 15, 2020
- Manic Monday | Finding Human Harmony June 8, 2020
- Manic Monday | Regional Tourism Pledge NEW VIDEO June 1, 2020
- Sonja Gaudet – Canadian Sports Hall of Fame May 29, 2020
- Manic Monday | National Tourism Week May 26, 2020
- Manic Monday | BC Tourism Resiliency Network April 27, 2020
- Manic Monday | In Challenging Times We Pivot April 6, 2020
- Manic Monday | We Want To Hear From You March 30, 2020
- Manic Monday – Taking Care of Yourself Mentally and Physically March 23, 2020
- Prime Minister’s Announcement; Economic Impacts of COVID-19 March 18, 2020
- Manic Monday – Crisis Management Protocols in Full Force March 16, 2020
- Media Release | Thompson Okanagan COVID-19 UPDATE March 11, 2020
- Manic Monday – BC Tourism Industry Moves Sustainably Forward Together March 9, 2020
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