Regional
- Covert Farms Family Estate Earns Seven Medals at the International Organic Wine Award July 10, 2019
- New Interpretive Canoe Excursion Pairs Perfectly with Kamloops VIP Winery Visit July 10, 2019
- The British Columbia Lieutenant Governor’s Wine Awards July 10, 2019
- Welcome to Biosphere Adhesion Monthly Newsletter July 10, 2019
- New bus service to launch July 4, 2019
- Kelowna school shortlisted for UK award July 4, 2019
- Delta Hotels By Marriott Kamloops Officially Open July 3, 2019
- Local car rental company adds Tesla Model 3 to fleet July 3, 2019
- Okanagan Lavender & Herb Farm Shortlisted to the Top 100 in the 2019 TELUS Pitch July 1, 2019
- New beach ready to open June 27, 2019
- Hungry to try a New Food Experience? June 27, 2019
- Alliance to operate rail trail June 27, 2019
- BC wins two National Excellence Awards June 25, 2019
- Backcountry Heli-accessed Lodge for Summer 2019 Hiking June 25, 2019
- New additions to Area 27 June 25, 2019
- Christina Lake is the Official Pickleball Capital of Canada June 22, 2019
- Okanagan Wibit opens waterpark on Osoyoos Lake June 22, 2019
- City of Kelowna pens deal with e-scooter share company June 22, 2019
- Big news at KF Aerospace June 22, 2019
- National Indigenous Peoples Day 2019 June 20, 2019
Communities
- Grizzli Winery wins at the Pacific Rim Wine Competition! July 13, 2018
- EIKEN exam preparation a first in Canada July 10, 2018
- Nine Times a Winner: Vanessa Vineyard Collects Honours at Home and Abroad July 10, 2018
- Penticton’s first downtown winery July 5, 2018
- Kelowna Winery Tops at Trip Advisor July 5, 2018
- International Gateway Kelowna wins best language school June 28, 2018
- Watermark General Manager Wins 2017 Hotelier of the Year June 25, 2018
- Easy Ways to get Your Kids into Golf at Sun Peaks June 22, 2018
- NEW Summer Accommodation at Big White June 22, 2018
- 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
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
- 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
- Sparkling Hill Resort “Takes Back the Well” with Okanagan Craft Spirits April 16, 2018
Events
- What’s new: Sun Peaks Market Day July 16, 2019
- Sensation: A Fall Finale July 10, 2019
- The Young Chefs presented by The Kelowna International Airport July 10, 2019
- The Fall WestJet Wine Tastings at YLW July 10, 2019
- The B.C. Wine and Food Truck Face-Off! July 10, 2019
- Guest Winemaker Series at the Wine Experience Center – at the Penticton Lakeside Hotel June 27, 2019
- 28th Annual Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association Golf Tournament – Register Now June 25, 2019
- Okanagan Indigenous Music and Arts Festival fills void in Kelowna’s summer celebrations June 22, 2019
- Take a hilarious journey to the deep south! June 20, 2019
- Twelve Gallery Openings in Downtown Penticton June 16, 2019
- Upcoming Event: Okanagan Indigenous Music and Arts Festival June 14, 2019
- Spectacular Summer Adventures Await at Covert Farms Family Estate June 13, 2019
- Tour the KVR trestles June 13, 2019
- Naramata Bench Wineries Tailgate Party Tickets On Sale May 29, 2019
- Riedel Wine Glass Tasting May 23, 2019
- Book Launch, Reading, and Book Signing for “A Bee Named BOB.” May 23, 2019
- Understanding Communication and Dementia – Alzheimer Society of BC May 23, 2019
- 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
Research
- 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
- Think with Google presents: Digital assistants and the future of emerging technology in Canada 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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