Regional
- 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
- Google Maps going off-road into B.C.’s deepest, darkest woods July 25, 2016
- YVR Launches 12 New Routes with More Coming Soon July 25, 2016
- Webinar Invite: Let’s talk staff recruitment for fall/winter and prep for next summer’s busy season July 21, 2016
- Less beach, more wine July 21, 2016
- Buy Local: Buy BC with new interactive map July 14, 2016
- $450K donated for Okanagan Rail Trail in 10 days July 14, 2016
- CNN loves Okanagan wine July 13, 2016
- 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
Communities
- As of Saturday, SilverStar will have all lifts in operation for the winter season December 14, 2019
- High Five Day postponed until April 2020, Sun Peaks Resort donates $10,000 to Kamloops Food Bank December 14, 2019
- Comfort Inn & Suites opens in Valemount December 11, 2019
- MWHS Kicks off the 50th Anniversary Season December 3, 2019
- News Release: Unique Partnership Announced to Grow Business Investment and Tourism in the Central Okanagan December 3, 2019
- Snowpak Names Big White Ski Resort #3 in Canada, Best in the Okanagan December 1, 2019
- Big White Chalet, Crescendo, Voted “Canada’s Best Ski Chalet” at World Ski Awards December 1, 2019
- Big White Ski Resort Wins Prestigious National Tourism Award December 1, 2019
- Opening Day 2019/20 – Photo Recap November 28, 2019
- SilverStar Mountain Resort opens this weekend for Nordic. November 16, 2019
- SilverStar releases Storybook Adventures, an unforgettable video capturing SilverStar in all its elements November 7, 2019
- Sun Peaks: What’s New for Winter 2019/2020 November 3, 2019
- Protecting Baldy Mountain Resort October 25, 2019
- Big White Ski Resort finalist for prestigious Canadian Tourism Awards October 10, 2019
- Researchers seek input to strengthen Farm to Restaurant connections October 2, 2019
- Valemount College Accepting Applications for First Nations Cultural Tourism Program September 27, 2019
- Moccasin Trails Launches West Kelowna “Paddling Stories” Indigenous Cultural Tour September 12, 2019
- SILVERSTAR and APEX ANNOUNCE NEW PASS HOLDER RECIPROCAL PROGRAM September 3, 2019
- Announcement – Manager of Economic Development, Communication and Tourism August 29, 2019
- Indigenous Public Art to be showcased on Pelmewash Parkway July 31, 2019
Media Coverage
- 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
- Shuswap Trail Alliance catches national media attention . . . in Chile February 16, 2016
- Phoenix Mountain Joins International Ski Area Consortium February 2, 2016
Promotions
- 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
- Come on in, the Water is Fine! June 13, 2018
- Wine & Stay at Sparkling Hill Resort June 8, 2018
Events
- Shuswap Women Who Wine host December Community Giving Event December 10, 2018
- Denim music festival returns December 7, 2018
- International Gateway Kelowna SUMMER Vacation Program for ages 8 to 18 December 7, 2018
- 24th Annual Okanagan Fest of Ale – Tickets On Sale Now December 3, 2018
- Savour the Sun at Sun Peaks December 3, 2018
- Baldy Mountain Resort Celebrates 50th Year of Making Memories with 3 BIG NEW events November 30, 2018
- Kamloops Wine Trail Open House | Monte Creek Ranch November 16, 2018
- Cookies & Corks at Monte Creek Ranch November 16, 2018
- Penticton Artwalk & Christmas Light-Up November 11, 2018
- Mobilize Jobs at TOTA AGM & Summit November 10, 2018
- Vernon Winter Carnival tickets on sale soon November 8, 2018
- TOTA AGM & Summit | Speakers: Minister Lisa Beare, Randy Durband, Sonja Gaudet November 8, 2018
- TOTA AGM & Summit | Speakers: Ingrid Jarrett, Kirstie Satchwell November 7, 2018
- TOTA AGM & Summit | Speakers: Jon Mamela, Angela Nagy, Kevin Harper, Walt Judas November 6, 2018
- TOTA AGM & Summit | Speakers: Marsha Walden, Aman Dosanj November 5, 2018
- TOTA AGM & Summit | Speaker: Minister Lisa Beare October 26, 2018
- A tribute to the Beatles, backed by the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra October 25, 2018
- November Dinner Theater at Quaaout Lodge October 18, 2018
- Sockeye by the thousands October 18, 2018
- TOTA AGM & Summit | Speaker: Jon Mamela October 16, 2018
Research
- Thompson Okanagan Year to Date – Update November 2019 December 12, 2019
- Thompson Okanagan Summer 2019 Visitor Research October 7, 2019
- Destination Canada’s Explorer Quotient (EQ) Market Segmentation Update July 17, 2019
- Thompson Okanagan Seasonal Visitor Research – Spring 2019 July 7, 2019
- 2018 Year in Review Summary June 30, 2019
- Visitor Research Program Introduction 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
- Thompson Okanagan Winter 2018-2019 Visitor Research April 28, 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
TOTA News
- Manic Monday | Global Sustainable Tourism Conference 2020 – Coming to the Thompson Okanagan December 9, 2019
- Media Release | Thompson Okanagan to Host 2020 Global Sustainable Tourism Conference December 6, 2019
- The World Travel Awards is coming to the Thompson Okanagan… in more ways than one! December 2, 2019
- Breaking News | Thompson Okanagan Repeats as World’s Responsible Tourism Winner at the World Travel Awards November 28, 2019
- Manic Monday | The Largest Indigenous Tourism Conference in the World November 25, 2019
- Thompson Okanagan Tourism Asks Public To Take Pledge November 20, 2019
- Thompson Okanagan Tourism Launches Mobile Indigenous Artist Studio November 16, 2019
- Manic Monday – New Measures for Success November 4, 2019
- Call for Secwepemc, Syilx/Okanagan and Nlaka’pamux Artisans October 30, 2019
- Thompson Okanagan Invited to Join the UNWTO as International Observatory October 30, 2019
- Grow with Google Workshops October 25, 2019
- Manic Monday – TOTA Annual General Meeting and International Indigenous Tourism Conference October 21, 2019
- New Look for TOTABC.org October 14, 2019
- Travel Classics invites the world to celebrate our region October 10, 2019
- Manic Monday – The Choice is Yours… October 7, 2019
- Manic Monday – TOTA’s AGM Integrated into the International Indigenous Tourism Conference September 30, 2019
- TOTA Nominated for World’s Responsible Tourism Award at the 2019 World Travel Awards September 26, 2019
- Manic Monday – Life-Long Learning September 23, 2019
- TOTA Enters Into New Technology Partnership with Bell Media September 17, 2019
- Manic Monday – Sustainable Tourism on the World Stage September 9, 2019
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