Regional
- April is B.C. wine month April 4, 2019
- Wine season has arrived March 22, 2019
- 1,600+ millennial workers Mobilized over 10 seasonal launches to cover worker shortages since 2015 March 22, 2019
- Golf courses itching to go March 20, 2019
- Wine industry maps future March 15, 2019
- Big tourism job for Ballingall March 8, 2019
- B.C. launches new roadmap to bolster tourism as economic driver March 4, 2019
- And the Award goes to… March 3, 2019
- British Columbia’s Regional Tourism Secretariat Supports Minister’s Strategic Framework March 1, 2019
- Dodgy invoices circulating February 22, 2019
- 2018 Sustainable Destinations Top 100 February 15, 2019
- Kelowna as a world class study destination February 14, 2019
- BC Hospitality Foundation Accepting Industry and Culinary Scholarship Applications February 8, 2019
- BCHF to Benefit from Prestigious No.1 Gaoler’s Mews Dinners January 30, 2019
- Watch Budweiser’s wind-powered Super Bowl ad – with Clydesdales January 26, 2019
- Too warm for ice wine January 26, 2019
- TOTA Achieves Biosphere Certified Destination Gold Status January 25, 2019
- TOTA recognized by United Nations body January 16, 2019
- Dawn Black Appointed as Chair of Destination BC January 11, 2019
- Finalists of the 15th UNWTO Awards Announced January 7, 2019
Communities
- Local earns Foodie of the Year nod June 21, 2018
- New Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hotel Opening Announcement June 21, 2018
- First direct flight from Toronto arrives on historic day at Kamloops Airport June 21, 2018
- Prestige Adventurers embark on six-week road trip to visit 12 BC communities as part of Prestige Hotels and Resorts’ 25th anniversary campaign June 21, 2018
- Kamloops Wineries Win Ten Medals at 37th Annual All Canadian Wine Championships June 21, 2018
- Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad Entered into the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame June 15, 2018
- From boom to bust: a closer look at the ghost town of Granite Creek June 14, 2018
- Five reasons to tee off in Sun Peaks this summer June 14, 2018
- Giant’s Head plan unveiled June 13, 2018
- KVR Trail Report, Top 10 reasons to ride and more June 13, 2018
- Christina Lake FAM Tours June 13, 2018
- Wheelchair-accessible Isobel Lake Trails receive $24K in improvements June 8, 2018
- CRAFT opening revealed June 8, 2018
- Winery allowed on vineyard June 8, 2018
- Chase’s Fabulous Fam June 5, 2018
- New Oliver hotel nears completion June 1, 2018
- Okanagan family makes inspirational $1.45M donation to Okanagan Rail Trail May 31, 2018
- Sizeable donation from MEC brings Okanagan Rail Trail very close to fundraising goal May 31, 2018
- ESL Camps May 30, 2018
- Prestige Hotels and Resorts announces major 25th anniversary campaign May 25, 2018
Media Coverage
- 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
- Media Coverage Roundup Summer 2015 August 25, 2015
Promotions
- 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
- Sparkling Hill Resort “Takes Back the Well” with Okanagan Craft Spirits April 16, 2018
- Get Away with Sparkling Hill Resort’s Spring Renewal April 16, 2018
- Mother’s Day Brunch at Gallagher’s Canyon April 16, 2018
- Celebrate Mother’s Day at Watermark April 13, 2018
- Mother’s May Package at Sparkling Hill Resort April 13, 2018
- Easter Brunch at Sparkling Hill Resort March 14, 2018
- WEST COAST Residents SAVE at Sparkling Hill Resort!!!!! March 9, 2018
- Awaken Your Senses This April at Sparkling Hill Resort March 1, 2018
- Need a Getaway? How About a PETaway at Watermark Beach Resort? February 15, 2018
- Recharge with a March Getaway at Sparkling Hill February 15, 2018
- Surprise Your Sweetheart with a Valentine’s Special at Watermark February 2, 2018
- Locals March Dine & Stay at Sparkling Hill Resort January 30, 2018
Events
- 28th Annual TOTA Golf Tournament – Save the Date May 15, 2019
- Penticton to host tourism boss May 15, 2019
- Ironman will be big business May 10, 2019
- Wine and Cheese: The Perfect Pairing May 10, 2019
- World’s best at Big White April 26, 2019
- ATVBC Spring F2F Conference 2019 April 25, 2019
- Canada Day Weekend at Sun Peaks Resort April 25, 2019
- Okanagan Indigenous Music and Arts Festival April 17, 2019
- Spring Wine Festival soon April 12, 2019
- BC Wine Month at The Great Estates Wine Centre April 12, 2019
- Winemaker’s Dinner at Bogner’s April 12, 2019
- Penticton Craft Food & Drinks Crawl April 12, 2019
- VIP Wine Country Experience Tour April 12, 2019
- SilverStar’s SEISMIC spring festival a massive success say organizers April 5, 2019
- Okanagan Fest of Ale preps to conquer Penticton for the 24th straight year April 5, 2019
- Monte Creek Ranch – Kid’s Easter Egg Hunt March 27, 2019
- Wine + Chocolate = Happiness March 27, 2019
- 8th Annual Osoyoos Oyster Festival returns, April 24 – 28 March 27, 2019
- Wine and Cheese “The Perfect Pairing” March 27, 2019
- Join The Kamloops Symphony For An Evening Of Scintillating Virtuosity March 19, 2019
Research
- 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
- Think with Google presents: Digital assistants and the future of emerging technology in Canada July 5, 2018
- Think with Google presents: No regrets: The 3 things driving the research-obsessed consumer July 5, 2018
- Expedia Releases: 9 Travel Marketing Trends to Watch in 2018 July 5, 2018
- Destination Canada: United States Market Highlights July 5, 2018
TOTA News
- 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
- Manic Monday – What if you could implement a win, win, win, win initiative? April 15, 2019
- Manic Monday – Finding our Place at the Place Marketing Forum April 8, 2019
- News Release | TOTA Wins Prestigious International Marketing Award April 4, 2019
- Manic Monday – Who knew there was a month for wine? It’s April…No Foolin! April 1, 2019
- Top 40 over 40 Recognizes one of TOTA’s Own March 29, 2019
- Manic Monday – It is easier than ever to be GREEN! March 25, 2019
- Manic Monday – Safety First Must Always Be the Priority March 18, 2019
- Learn Practical Tips to Serve Diverse Customer Groups with SuperHost Service For All March 15, 2019
- Manic Monday – Honoured to Be In Outstanding Company March 11, 2019
- Even More Views on Your Job Postings! March 7, 2019
- Manic Monday – A Strategic Framework for Tourism in BC March 4, 2019
- Accent Inns Wins Award For Putting Their Employees First March 1, 2019
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