Regional
- Stronger focus on tourism could create up to 180,000 new jobs: report December 10, 2018
- Destinations Push Green Credentials to Entice Luxury Travelers December 7, 2018
- Commercial trucks are now restricted from using the far left lane of the Coquihalla November 16, 2018
- TOTA ready to host the International Indigenous Tourism Conference 2019 November 1, 2018
- Record-breaking tourism numbers in B.C. bolster Indigenous businesses November 1, 2018
- Join TIABC and Enter to Win! October 19, 2018
- International Tourism Maintains Strong Momentum October 12, 2018
- A startup company MUST2GO launches a unique B2B-platform for tourism October 11, 2018
- The Journey Starts Here September 27, 2018
- TasteFull Transportation Takes a BITE out of Greyhound Bus Lines September 24, 2018
- Become a Biosphere Committed Company September 20, 2018
- Real Estate Foundation of BC Names 2018 Land Champion, Emerging Leader, and Land Award Finalists September 13, 2018
- Point-of-Sale Kit Materials Available To Industry August 7, 2018
- Scam currently operating in the Okanagan Region August 1, 2018
- Wildfire Stakeholder Update July 20, 2018
- TIAC Welcomes New Minister of Tourism, Official Languages & La Francophonie July 18, 2018
- 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
Communities
- Penticton’s airport looking at a multi-million makeover March 8, 2018
- Record snowfall year at SilverStar March 8, 2018
- Big year ahead for cycling society March 8, 2018
- Tourism in the spotlight March 7, 2018
- 10 must-try experiences at Sun Peaks March 7, 2018
- 2018 Tourism Kamloops BOLD Hospitality Awards Winners Announced March 1, 2018
- Don’t Panic! Kekuli Cafe West Kelowna Re Opens March 1, 2018
- Ogopogo Trail upgrade March 1, 2018
- Stewart Family Estates Raise Over $5000 for BC Hospitality Foundation March 1, 2018
- SilverStar local achieves highest level of Nordic designation in Canada February 22, 2018
- Bikeshare plan unveiled for Kelowna February 22, 2018
- KVR repairs in the spotlight February 22, 2018
- Paintings go up at Kelowna Airport February 22, 2018
- Western Canada Theatre Presents Glory – a swinging hockey story February 16, 2018
- South Okanagan winery planning hotel expansion February 16, 2018
- Big White celebrates BC Family Day by putting families first February 16, 2018
- Snowy January at Big White Ski Resort stimulates local economy February 9, 2018
- Distilleries win gold February 9, 2018
- Kelowna Airport continues to grow February 8, 2018
- Nancy Greene Raine to celebrate 50th anniversary of Olympic gold medal win February 8, 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
Events
- Baldy Mountain Resort moves Opening Day back to Friday December 14th December 10, 2018
- Big White Ski Resort bid to host 2020 FIS World Cup Snowboard Cross looks promising – site inspector December 10, 2018
- Limited-time Holiday Offer! Pre-release tickets for Chef Meets BC Grape 2019 December 10, 2018
- Local Charities to Benefit from the Upcoming Pics & Sticks Charity Event December 10, 2018
- 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
Research
- Visitor Research November 12, 2018
- 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
- Expedia Releases Unpacking Bleisure Traveller Trends July 5, 2018
- Expedia Releases The Canadian Traveler’s Path to Purchase July 5, 2018
- Expedia Releases Canadian Multi- Generational Travel Trends June 28, 2018
TOTA News
- Only a few spots left for Student Industry Rendezvous! December 10, 2018
- Manic Monday – A Year of Highs and Lows December 10, 2018
- Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association Wins ‘World’s Responsible Tourism Award’ in Portugal December 5, 2018
- Manic Monday – Awards….Why Bother? December 3, 2018
- Manic Monday – Winter isn’t just coming …winter is here… November 26, 2018
- My Way or the High Way: Managing Cannabis Use and Impairment by Employees November 23, 2018
- The Future of Okanagan Tourism November 21, 2018
- Manic Monday – Resilient, Committed and Determined to Grow November 19, 2018
- Okanagan College Wins 2018/19 Regional Winning Pitch Competition November 16, 2018
- Manic Monday – This year we all need to do more than just Remember November 12, 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
- Manic Monday – We can make history, we will make history, we are making history, together! November 5, 2018
- TOTA ready to host the International Indigenous Tourism Conference 2019 November 1, 2018
- Register Now for Student Industry Rendezvous 2019 October 31, 2018
- Customer Service Training for your Front-Line Staff October 31, 2018
- Manic Monday – Why should you come to our AGM and Summit October 29, 2018
- TOTA AGM & Summit | Speaker: Minister Lisa Beare October 26, 2018
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