Regional
- 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
- Video: Introducing the world’s first ‘self-driving hotel suite’ that could revolutionise travel December 28, 2018
- Year of the trails December 19, 2018
- B.C. poised to set another tourism record in 2018 December 18, 2018
- 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
Communities
- Family Fun in Osoyoos April 6, 2018
- Step Into BC’s Famous Craft Beer Scene At Sun Peaks April 6, 2018
- Waterpark in Osoyoos Lake? April 6, 2018
- Valemount resort construction pushed back April 6, 2018
- Western Canada Theatre announces new managing director April 6, 2018
- Last Chair Going to the Animals at Silver Star Mountain Resort April 5, 2018
- Mike Barker retires as General Manager of Manning Park Resort April 5, 2018
- Sun Peaks Resort Announces Significant Investments for 2018 March 28, 2018
- Bike trail beside Hwy 97? March 28, 2018
- Liquidity Wines Toasts the Season with Spring Releases and New Talent in the Bistro March 28, 2018
- Big White athletes excel at Canadian Nationals March 28, 2018
- Exciting Real Estate Opportunity at Baldy Mountain Resort March 26, 2018
- Strategic Alliance to Bolster Baldy Mountain Resorts Revival March 23, 2018
- Wineries looking to grow March 21, 2018
- Spring Break in the Sun and on the Slopes! March 16, 2018
- Merritt inches closer to performing arts centre March 15, 2018
- Even with new Calgary flight, Kamloops Airport still looking for Edmonton March 15, 2018
- Big White Ski & Board School among the best in the industry March 15, 2018
- Slip and Sip March 15, 2018
- Sun Peaks Centre obtains funding for building a year round economy March 9, 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
- 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
- Locals Melt Away March with an escape to Sparkling Hill Resort! January 25, 2018
- Raise a Glass to Champagne Powder in the Okanagan Valley at Watermark Beach Resort January 16, 2018
- Celebrate the Month of Love at Sparkling Hill Resort January 11, 2018
- Book Early & Get Your 7th Night Free at Mallard Mountain Lodge January 8, 2018
- Stay this February at Sparkling Hill with the Locals special! December 19, 2017
- Ski Season Specials Start Soon at Watermark Resort! December 7, 2017
- January Midweek Local Offer at Sparkling Hill Resort December 7, 2017
- NEW Vegan Menu at Sparkling Hill Resort December 4, 2017
Events
- Relish Symphonic Film Favourites with KSO At The Movies February 8, 2019
- Register for the BC Tourism Industry Conference February 1, 2019
- 24th Annual Okanagan Fest of Ale February 1, 2019
- Monte Creek Ranch Winery presents Prune & Pour February 1, 2019
- The Kamloops Symphony Presents The Sun Rivers Trio In A Musical Potpourri January 23, 2019
- Monte Creek Ranch Winery & Cocoa Dot Cakes present “Love Day Dessert & Wine Pairing” January 17, 2019
- Revel in the music of one of the most famous composers of all time January 11, 2019
- Jackson-Triggs & Inniskillin take food of the 70’s and give it a twist January 11, 2019
- Four Food Chiefs Wine & Food Pairing January 11, 2019
- Starting Winter on Right Foot (and Left foot) December 18, 2018
- TIABC Seeks Sponsors for Adopt-A-Student Program December 14, 2018
- 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
Research
- 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
- 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
- Manic Monday – Be thankful, be gracious and be patient February 11, 2019
- Last Chance – 2019 Route 97 Guide February 8, 2019
- One-of-a-Kind Course on Inclusive Customer Service Launches Today February 6, 2019
- Manic Monday – Can you really afford to not attend… February 4, 2019
- Tourism Jobs in the TV Spotlight – Take Advantage of this Promotion! February 1, 2019
- Breaking News | TOTA Repeats as North America’s Responsible Tourism Leader at the World Travel Awards January 30, 2019
- TOTA Signs Collaboration Agreement with Aldeias Históricas de Portugal January 30, 2019
- Glenn Mandziuk Appointed as President of the Global Biosphere Destination Community January 30, 2019
- TOTA Achieves Biosphere Certified Destination Gold Status January 25, 2019
- Manic Monday – What’s your IMPACT? January 21, 2019
- Investment supports Indigenous art and culture January 17, 2019
- TOTA recognized by United Nations body January 16, 2019
- Allan Brooks Nature Centre is looking for a Communications & Events Coordinator January 15, 2019
- Manic Monday – New Look, New Feel, New Year! January 14, 2019
- Are You an Outstanding Employer? Get the Recognition You Deserve. January 11, 2019
- North Okanagan-Shuswap Employment and Business Fair January 7, 2019
- Only 5 Spots Left to Access 410 Tourism Students at go2HR’s Student Industry Rendezvous! January 7, 2019
- Finalists of the 15th UNWTO Awards Announced January 7, 2019
- Manic Monday – Eleven Years to Turn our World Around January 7, 2019
- Manic Monday – Self Driving Hotel….anything is possible December 30, 2018
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