Regional
- Sustainable Tourism Destinations and Heritage November 18, 2019
- O’Rourke’s Peak Cellars welcomes Nikki Callaway and Heather Courtney to the team October 10, 2019
- Investing In Conservation September 15, 2019
- Coast Oliver Hotel Now Offers Tesla Charging Stations & Increased Security August 11, 2019
- Letter from the Kettle River Museum in Midway, BC August 11, 2019
- Accessibility in Thompson Okanagan August 11, 2019
- TIABC Call for Board Nominations August 11, 2019
- Mission Hill Family Estate Named Winery of the Year August 7, 2019
- Okanagan Valley Nominated in USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards July 31, 2019
- 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
Communities
- Newly named Xget’tem’ Trail officially opens November 6, 2018
- National award for Okanagan chef November 2, 2018
- Destination Osoyoos ending its role in economic development as it focuses on tourism and marketing November 1, 2018
- Three Ranges Brewing wins IPA gold November 1, 2018
- Hotel 540 Closes Nov 1 for Five Months November 1, 2018
- Monte Creek Ranch Takes Home Award November 1, 2018
- New Regional Music Website Launched by Thompson Nicola Regional District October 31, 2018
- More money for tourism development in Valemount October 26, 2018
- Big Day for BC Wineries! October 26, 2018
- Okanagan College, UBCO sign historic green energy partnership October 26, 2018
- Penticton Indian Band planning ‘super park’ October 25, 2018
- Free Occupation Specific Language Training Newcomers in the Okanagan October 25, 2018
- Okanagan College, UBCO set to announce new ‘green collaboration’ October 25, 2018
- Ogopogo Tours Recognized for their commitment to Sustainability October 19, 2018
- Highway widening spurs hotel boom in Kelowna October 18, 2018
- New name for Naramata October 18, 2018
- Hoodoo Adventures Takes Over the Historic Chute Lake Lodge October 12, 2018
- The Results Are In! October 11, 2018
- O Spa designated Quality Assurance Approved Spa October 4, 2018
- Cancellation 2019 Kettle Valley Express October 4, 2018
Media Coverage
- 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
- Shuswap Trail Alliance catches national media attention . . . in Chile February 16, 2016
- Phoenix Mountain Joins International Ski Area Consortium February 2, 2016
Promotions
- 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
- Come on in, the Water is Fine! June 13, 2018
- Wine & Stay at Sparkling Hill Resort June 8, 2018
Events
- KAC Rivertown Players back with free theatre all summer long June 7, 2017
- Wednesday On the Wharf will kick off on June 14 in Salmon Arm June 7, 2017
- Long hitter to tee it up here June 2, 2017
- Salmon Arm Art Gallery: “The Blue Trail” Multi-Media Exhibition Exploring Canada’s Waterways June 2, 2017
- Super Static Electricity Show at BIG Little Science Centre June 2, 2017
- Art in the Vineyard June 2, 2017
- Turtle Valley Bison Ranch Fest in the Shuswap June 2, 2017
- Mile-High Fun at Star May 29, 2017
- Naramata Wineries Tailgate Party May 29, 2017
- 2nd Annual Summerland Feast of Farms May 26, 2017
- True Penticton Tourism Tradeshow now open to the Public May 25, 2017
- 4 more blues acts added to the 25th Annual ROOTSANDBLUES Festival! May 25, 2017
- The Awesome Dry Ice Show May 25, 2017
- South Okanagan hosting a bio blitz May 25, 2017
- SilverStar Mountain Resort Hosts Popular Okanagan Summer Wine & Music Festival May 25, 2017
- Celebrate Tourism Week May 17, 2017
- The Future of Science World May 17, 2017
- Family Fun Evening at BIG Little Science Centre May 17, 2017
- OZone Festival 2017 in Salmon Arm May 17, 2017
- Shuswap Lake Culture Crawl May 17, 2017
Research
- Thompson Okanagan Year to Date – Update October 2019 November 27, 2019
- Thompson Okanagan Summer 2019 Visitor Research October 7, 2019
- Destination Canada’s Explorer Quotient (EQ) Market Segmentation Update July 17, 2019
- Thompson Okanagan Seasonal Visitor Research – Spring 2019 July 7, 2019
- 2018 Year in Review Summary June 30, 2019
- Visitor Research Program Introduction 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
- Thompson Okanagan Winter 2018-2019 Visitor Research April 28, 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
TOTA News
- Manic Monday – Happy New Year and Welcome to 2018 January 1, 2018
- Manic Monday – What’s under your tree? December 24, 2017
- Thompson Okanagan Regional Tourism Job Fair December 20, 2017
- Remarkable Experiences Program – 2017/18 Winter Sessions December 19, 2017
- Manic Monday – What’s in your wallet? December 18, 2017
- Route 97 Interior Cascades Touring Program – Winter 2017 Update December 14, 2017
- Manic Monday – Looking for Tourism Champions to Battle Hunger December 11, 2017
- CITAP Winter Event December 7, 2017
- Explore BC and Travel Trade Wholesaler Training December 7, 2017
- Manic Monday – Millennials and Boomers – unique and yet similar December 4, 2017
- Manic Monday – What do they think they know that nobody else does? November 27, 2017
- go2HR Demonstrates Excellent Commitment to Workplace Safety with COR Certification November 24, 2017
- GoMedia Canada 2017 November 22, 2017
- Canada’s West Marketplace 2017 November 22, 2017
- Employers invited to submit applications for 2018 NexusBC Vernon Job Fair November 22, 2017
- Learn how the pending marijuana legalization impacts your business November 22, 2017
- Manic Monday – If you want to go far, go together November 20, 2017
- Manic Monday – Destination Development starts with every stakeholder November 13, 2017
- Media Release – New Chair Elected to TOTA Board November 10, 2017
- The OHS Files: Solving your Mysteries November 9, 2017
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