Regional
- Rail Trail hits $100K goal July 11, 2016
- A fruitful flying experience July 8, 2016
- The British Columbia Wine Institute welcomes new Board of Directors and awards industry leaders July 8, 2016
- Canadian Winery Trailblazer and ‘Free My Grapes’ Champion Win Coveted Industry Awards July 6, 2016
- Computers to scan carry-ons July 6, 2016
- Matching fund challenge grows for Okanagan Rail Trail July 5, 2016
- Vancouver wants province to tax Airbnb rentals like hotels July 5, 2016
- Campgrounds fill up quickly July 5, 2016
- Air Canada Jazz helps Okanagan students reach new heights June 30, 2016
- Okanagan resident matching Rail Trail donations for 10 days June 30, 2016
- 12 B.C. wines chosen for Lieutenant Governor’s Awards; all from Okanagan June 28, 2016
- GPS maps now available for Central Okanagan regional park hiking trails June 27, 2016
- More improvements coming to Coquihalla Highway June 27, 2016
- B.C. spring tourism growth highest on record June 24, 2016
- B.C. wines take on top dogs June 24, 2016
- Discount airline takes flight June 24, 2016
- Ambassadors join rail trail June 21, 2016
- Mobilize Jobs visit to Thompson Okanagan in early July June 17, 2016
- Wicked Wine Tours Earns 2016 Tour Operator of the Year June 15, 2016
- Air Canada inaugurates new non-stop Vancouver – Dublin flights June 15, 2016
Communities
- Public docks in Okanagan Centre to be rebuilt during July July 10, 2019
- Council adopts new Official Community Plan for Lake Country July 4, 2019
- Sun Peaks Resort announces Crystal chairlift replacement and upgrade June 27, 2019
- Governments announce $53M to buy Grand Forks properties, fix river banks destroyed in flooding June 27, 2019
- Armstrong Spallumcheen Canada Day 2019 June 25, 2019
- Tourism Valemount Announces Website Re-development of VisitValemount.ca June 13, 2019
- New trails and an extended season to celebrate 20 years of the Sun Peaks Bike Park May 23, 2019
- Coffee cups reduce waste May 23, 2019
- Only school in Canada right here in Kelowna May 23, 2019
- Film crew at Quails’ Gate May 15, 2019
- Naramata, Skaha in big league May 15, 2019
- Penticton to host tourism boss May 15, 2019
- Movie industry picks Kelowna May 15, 2019
- Canada’s First 100-point Score Awarded to CheckMate Artisanal Winery Chardonnay May 13, 2019
- Ironman will be big business May 10, 2019
- Hot – ESL + Yoga Program May 10, 2019
- TIME Winery Captures Big Regional Win May 9, 2019
- Kamloops Chamber welcomes a familiar face into executive director’s role May 9, 2019
- Rail Trail upgrades May 7, 2019
- SilverStar earns green kudos May 6, 2019
Media Coverage
- 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
- Shuswap Trail Alliance catches national media attention . . . in Chile February 16, 2016
- Phoenix Mountain Joins International Ski Area Consortium February 2, 2016
- Canadian Adventure Company’s Mallard Mountain Lodge October 23, 2015
- The Kettle Valley Express Adventure Travel Guide October 7, 2015
Promotions
- 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
- Come on in, the Water is Fine! June 13, 2018
- Wine & Stay at Sparkling Hill Resort June 8, 2018
- Escape to the Okanagan in July at Sparkling Hill Resort June 8, 2018
- Locals Save with the Exclusive Midweek Offer in June at Sparkling Hill Resort May 24, 2018
- New Summer Menu release at Sparkling Hill Resort May 24, 2018
- Osoyoos: Time Flies When You’re Having Fun! May 17, 2018
- Celebrating Mom at Sparkling Hill Resort May 3, 2018
- Mother’s Day Brunch at The Restaurant at Watermark May 3, 2018
- Mallard Mountain Lodge Early Bird Deal – Save Up To 20% April 30, 2018
- Girls Getaway at Sparkling Hill Resort April 27, 2018
- Farm-to-Table May Dine & Stay at Sparkling Hill Resort April 27, 2018
- Spring in the Land of Ing April 19, 2018
Events
- The Acorn is Putting on a Farm Dinner in the Similkameen August 15, 2018
- Register for the 27th Annual TOTA Tournament August 10, 2018
- ESL+Wine and Agricultural Tour August 9, 2018
- Two Female Contemporary Artists Duo Show August 9, 2018
- Taps! Tapas! Tunes! August 7, 2018
- Garagiste Wine Festival – Sun Aug 19 Penticton Shuttle August 7, 2018
- Sun Peaks Welcomes Feast On! August 7, 2018
- Music on the Patio with Joshua Smith August 3, 2018
- Stand up comedy at Gallagher’s Canyon August 3, 2018
- The Legendary Nitty Gritty Dirt Band with Guest Nice Horse July 27, 2018
- 2018 is the seventh year for A Splash of Red at the Caetani Centre! July 27, 2018
- Mile High Wine and Food Festival July 27, 2018
- Let the busking begin July 25, 2018
- British Columbia Lieutenant Governor’s Wine Awards Judges Announced July 18, 2018
- Register Now for the TOTA 2018 Golf Tournament for a Chance at Early Bird Prize July 13, 2018
- Celebrating Canada 151 at Grizzli Winery July 13, 2018
- TOTA 2018 Golf Tournament – “Drive” for Sustainability July 8, 2018
- Big White Invitational Slopestyle July 5, 2018
- Sun Peaks’ August Concert Expands to Two Days Featuring Dan Mangan and Bedouin Soundclash July 5, 2018
- Stephen Fearing at 2018 Ryga Festival July 5, 2018
Research
- Destination Canada’s Explorer Quotient (EQ) Market Segmentation Update July 17, 2019
- Visitor Research June 19, 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
- Destination Canada: Global Tourism Watch July 27, 2018
- TripAdvisor Presents: An Overview of the Traveler Path to Purchase July 20, 2018
- Think with Google presents: Why people need to “know before they go” July 13, 2018
- TripAdvisor Presents Influences on Diner Decision-Making July 5, 2018
TOTA News
- Manic Monday – We are all more interesting together… July 15, 2019
- Not Just About Booking But Booking Different! July 8, 2019
- Manic Monday – We are far from perfect but… July 1, 2019
- Manic Monday – Research Highlights the Significance of Tourism in the Thompson Okanagan June 24, 2019
- Manic Monday – I Know Which History I Want To Be A Part Of… June 17, 2019
- Gearing Up for the Summer with SuperHost June 14, 2019
- Manic Monday – Crisis Management – Proper Communication is a Priority June 10, 2019
- Tourism; Hospitality HR/OHS Roundtable – Kamloops June 3, 2019
- Manic Monday – Rendez-vous Canada “For Glowing Hearts” Our Hearts Are Glowing June 3, 2019
- News Release: Keeping visitors to the Thompson Okanagan safe during emergencies June 1, 2019
- Memorandum of Understanding signed between Thompson Okanagan Tourism & Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism May 31, 2019
- Manic Monday – TOTA on the World Stage with the UNWTO May 27, 2019
- Manic Monday – Tourism Information Centres not Just for Visitors May 20, 2019
- 28th Annual TOTA Golf Tournament – Save the Date May 15, 2019
- Destination Ambassador offered on May 25 in Blind Bay May 15, 2019
- Manic Monday | You Aren’t Just What You Wear but Who You Are Representing May 13, 2019
- Hiring? Take advantage of the ConnexionsFrancophones Virtual Job Fair on May 16 May 10, 2019
- Manic Monday – Building a Responsible Sustainable Tourism Industry May 6, 2019
- SuperHost session held at Kamloops Visitor Centre May 2, 2019
- Manic Monday – TOTA Announces Rural DIvidend Grant April 29, 2019
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