The latest Thompson Okanagan tourism industry news from TOTA, tourism businesses, and communities.
The BC Lodging and Campgrounds Association (BCLCA) supports the Care Camps Foundation. Over the past two years almost $15,000 has been raised through the annual auction, donations and other fundraising events.
The auction is now open for bidding through to May 20. Tourism business can participate and/or donate to these fundraising efforts to support the Care Camps Foundation get/share a fantastic holiday, a new product or gift cards, and more.
Read MoreApril is BC Wine Month! To celebrate, Wine Growers BC has shared several resources, including winery, event, and restaurant listings, free Wines of BC Ambassador Program level one course and certification, and a social media campaign. #BCWineMonth
Read MoreThe Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) has been nominated for North America's Responsible Tourism Award in the annual World Travel Awards. We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few moments to register and vote for TOTA by April 7.
Read MoreThe Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) has been nominated for the World's Responsible Tourism Award in the annual World Travel Awards. The award serves to acknowledge, reward, and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.
TOTA has received the World Travel Award for Responsible Tourism for four consecutive years and is honoured to be nominated once again in this category.
Travel industry professionals and consumers worldwide are invited to cast their votes for travel brands that they consider to be the very best in the world. The nominee gaining the most votes for an award named as the winner.
Voting is open until November 17, 2023.
We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few moments to register with World Travel Awards and vote for TOTA in category 277. Responsible Tourism Award.
Read MoreBritish Columbians are invited to provide input by December 31, 2023 to help shape and improve new emergency-management regulations.
Read MoreTOTA and BCHA are conducting a survey to collect details on the impacts of the order on tourism operations to present a summary of the findings to the BC Ministry of Tourism, Art, Culture, and Sport (MTACS) to share with the other ministries.
To complete the survey, go to https://TOTABC.org/Survey
Read Morego2HR is conducting a confidential wage survey for tourism and hospitality employers in the Thompson Okanagan region. The goal for this survey is to provide results in a timely manner so that employers can use real-time data to inform their business planning the upcoming summer season and beyond.
The survey is open until April 14, 2023 and participants will receive a report in May 2023 with region-specific wage information to assist employers in making informed business decisions. If successful, the survey will be repeated on an annual basis.
Read MoreTOTA is seeking sponsors for the Canadian Heritage Reopening Event Series, “7 Celebrations - Reconnect in the Thompson Okanagan” being hosted in seven communities around the Thompson Okanagan region, beginning in October 2022 and ending in March 2023.
The deadline to express interest is November 25.
Read MoreA team of University of Victoria Gustavson School of Business MBA students are conducting research to better understand sustainability concerns of the Thompson Okanagan tourism industry. Wineries and cideries at all stages in their sustainability journey are invited to share their experiences in a 1-hour journey mapping interview.
Read MoreThe Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) is conducting an industry-wide survey to understand the current sustainability practices of tourism companies in the Thompson Okanagan region, and how to best support sustainability efforts in the coming years.
Thompson Okanagan tourism company owners and senior managers are invited to submit the survey by December 2. Every survey submission will be entered into a draw for an opportunity to win one of two $100 Amazon Gift Cards as a thank you for your time. The draw is limited to one entry per company.
Read MoreDo you oversee hiring at your organization? Talent MATCH wants to hear from you! Take their brief survey and you’ll be entered to win one of three $50 gift cards or a donation to the charity of your choice.
Please submit survey by August 26th.
Read MoreTourism Kamloops is offering a cash back opportunity.
Through its new incentive program, event planners are rewarded for meeting in Kamloops. Submit your RFP to see if your program qualifies – the reward? $10 per room night.
Read MoreITBC invites Indigenous experts in various fields to register in their database that they will share with Indigenous tourism businesses, communities, organizations, and entrepreneurs. ITBC hopes these new connections will inspire businesses to work together to enhance and strengthen the Indigenous tourism industry.
Read MoreCommunity Recreational Initiatives Society is hosting the 3rd annual Adaptive Amazing Race in August. The Adaptive Amazing Race is based on the Amazing Race on Television but CRIS’S version utilizes a piece of adaptive equipment. CRIS is looking for teams of 4-6 members to compete in this year's race. If you are unable to participate as a team, you can participate as a prize sponsor or as a general fundraiser.
TOTA is raising funds and team members are participating in the race in Kelowna on August 24. Want to get support access to the outdoors for all? Make a donation to support CRIS Adaptive towards their goal of enabling outdoor recreation for all.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Labour is inviting you to participate in a survey on how workplaces and businesses can commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30th) each year, including whether BC should establish a new employer-paid statutory holiday starting in 2023.
Read MoreGlohaven is seeking investors / individuals who support the tourism industry and community-based projects.
To learn more, contact Glohaven CEO and Founder, Michael Benedek, at Mike@Glohaven.com.
Read MoreDestination Canada and TED are collaborating to create TED@DestinationCanada, producing 14 TED Talks from the brightest speakers, best storytellers and biggest changemakers connected to Canada. They are looking for fresh ideas across a breadth of industries, from the creative economy, to academia, culture, business innovation, climate, tech, tourism and more.
Read MoreBC’s tourism industry has stepped forward to help our communities in so many ways over the last year. Do you know someone who should be recognized for their efforts? British Columbians are encouraged to nominate their fellow citizens who have made outstanding contributions through exceptional service to their communities for this year's Medal of Good Citizenship. It recognizes people for extraordinary generosity, service, acts of selflessness and contributions to their community.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Agriculture and Food is partnering with the BC Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions to launch a Buy BC Trivia Contest during the 2022 B.C. fair season to help increase awareness of the Buy BC brand and encourage people to purchase B.C food and beverage products.
Read MoreMonte Creek Winery is running its 2nd annual campaign supporting endangered badgers. BC badgers, also known as Taxidea taxus jeffersonii, are only found in BC, and fewer than 350 of them are left. They are red-listed and ranked S2, or imperilled, by the BC Conservation Data Centre.
Read More
