Regional
- BC absolutely demolished the rest of the country at the All Canadian Wine Championships July 5, 2018
- Why quality over quantity is so important to the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association June 28, 2018
- BC Wine Industry celebrates the success of BC Wine Month with BC Wine sales at an all-time high June 22, 2018
- New tourism council will work with government on sustainable growth June 1, 2018
- Tourism contributes as much to Province’s GDP as oil and gas May 31, 2018
- Record Cherry Crop On The Way May 31, 2018
- Think Green For Your Next Canadian Vacation May 30, 2018
- TOTA News Release | TOTA Update to High Water and State of Emergency in Regional Communities May 15, 2018
- TOTA News Release | TOTA Response to High Water and State of Emergency in Regional Communities May 11, 2018
- Demand for B.C. campsites swells as season approaches May 8, 2018
- Wines of British Columbia’s 2017 Vintage is one of excellence May 4, 2018
- Ten Ways to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Your Tourism Business May 3, 2018
- 4 new wine regions are being established in B.C. April 13, 2018
- New wine award April 13, 2018
- Highway 1 improvements April 13, 2018
- Program launched to Find British Columbia’s Top Entrepreneur March 28, 2018
- BC Wine Institute and Okanagan College sign cooperation agreement March 28, 2018
- Okanagan Wine Best in the World March 28, 2018
- More jobs as tourists loom March 23, 2018
- Okanagan wine tops world field March 21, 2018
Communities
- Sun Peaks Celebrates Outdoor Recreation with Opening of NHL-sized Rink February 7, 2017
- Possible South Okanagan national park lands suggested by province January 30, 2017
- Kelowna-Winnipeg direct January 30, 2017
- South Okanagan Chamber adds two new directors to its board following its annual general meeting January 30, 2017
- New Kelowna Visitor Centre Supported January 30, 2017
- Okanagan Wine Festivals Society reels in a new partnership January 27, 2017
- Boom for hotels, consumers in Kelowna January 27, 2017
- Panel looks at women’s roles in Okanagan wine industry January 27, 2017
- Oliver wants a hotel January 26, 2017
- Scene set for movie studio January 26, 2017
- New owners at Log Barn January 26, 2017
- Kamloops to become B.C.’s first Bee City January 26, 2017
- How sweet it is for college January 26, 2017
- Council says yes to Kelowna hotel January 26, 2017
- More film crews on the way January 26, 2017
- Second crack at hotel for Kelowna January 24, 2017
- Hotel tax for Salmon Arm? January 24, 2017
- Silver Star named one of the best January 24, 2017
- Tourism in Kamloops was up in 2016; the trend expected to continue in 2017 January 24, 2017
- Area C antes up for Oliver Tourism Association January 23, 2017
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
- Annual Light Up the Vines returns to Summerland November 16, 2017
- Avalanche Safety a priority for local ski resort November 16, 2017
- Kamloops Symphony – Great Classics November 16, 2017
- The Fab Fourever at Quaaout Lodge November 16, 2017
- Kamloops Symphony – My Nightingale November 16, 2017
- The Kamloops Community Band Is Up To Snow Good November 16, 2017
- Kamloops Symphony – The Magic of Vienna November 10, 2017
- Christmas Art Walk in Downtown Penticton November 10, 2017
- Baldy Mountain Resort Set To Open November 10, 2017
- Kamloops Wine Trail Holiday Open House November 9, 2017
- Festival of Trees Celebration at Mission Hill Family Estate November 9, 2017
- Santa Rec Run returns to Penticton, November 25 November 9, 2017
- Bidding For Murder at Quaaout Lodge November 9, 2017
- XC105 Nordic Festival hosted by SLNC & SSMR Nov 23-26 November 9, 2017
- 5th Annual Little Treasures Christmas Show and Sale November 3, 2017
- Ring in 2018 with CASINO ROYALE celebration at Sparkling Hill November 3, 2017
- Bodypaint, dancing & more at Art in the Dark fundraiser November 3, 2017
- Romeo and Juliet at the Shuswap Theatre November 3, 2017
- Christmas Craft Market on Historic Stern Wheeler November 3, 2017
- Penticton draws top curlers for inaugural World Curling Tour October 27, 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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