The latest Thompson Okanagan tourism industry news from TOTA, tourism businesses, and communities.
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association is encouraging people to plan a visit to a Thompson Okanagan ski resorts to experience the wonders of winter by sharing a roundup of information with media. The press release is designed to raise awareness of ski resorts, passes, and activities in the Thompson Okanagan, inspiring them to plan a trip.
Read MoreCongratulations to Big White Ski Resort Senior Vice President, Michael J. Ballingall, on earning the the Far West Ski Association’s Bill Mackey Award for Outstanding Ski Industry Employee. Ballingall is the third Big White employee to receive the award, making Big White one only two resorts in North America to have received this award three times.
Read MoreThanks to a new colour combo of the famous Big White Ski Resort pompom snowball toque, and the generous donation of an on-mountain business, an $8,302 donation was presented to the Kelowna Stands With Ukraine Association on Friday, May 6.
At the beginning of April, the retail team at Big White Ski Resort launched a fundraising initiative for Ukraine with all proceeds from new blue and yellow toque going to the local group. The resort set a goal of raising $10,000 for Kelowna Stands With Ukraine, and expects more toque purchases and donations to come in to reach that amount. The resort is currently sold out online of the L/XL size toque. S/M and Kids sizes are still available.
Read MoreMen's Journal published a list of the best ski resorts in Canada and listed three Thompson Okanagan destinations: Sun Peaks Resort at #2, Big White Ski Resort at #3, and SilverStar Mountain Resort as #4. Congratulations to the resorts for earning this national recognition!
Read More“Big White Ski Resort Ltd would like to send out sincere apologies to those affected, triggered or concerned by our comments made to the media earlier this week. Our intention was never to diminish the devastation of flooding throughout the province of British Columbia, but to give some certainty to the travelling public, families and the tourism industry during the upcoming holiday season.”
Read MoreOnce again, one of the most prestigious travel magazines in the world has awarded Big White Ski Resort as the best in British Columbia, rating #12 in North America and Whistler #15.
Big White Ski Resort is described as Canada’s largest full ski-in/ski-out village located just 45 minutes from Kelowna International Airport, and features all the amenities skiers are looking for.
Read MoreBig White Ski Resort has been voted the best ski resort in the province and the second best ski resort in Canada by readers of a major US Travel Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler.
Read MoreIn celebration of Labour Day and British Columbia’s front line workers and first responders, Big White Ski Resort is offering a complimentary scenic chairlift ride ticket and 50% off MOO-Lix ice cream at The Globe Café & Tapas Bar in the village all weekend (from Thursday, September 2 to Monday, September 6). Everyone is welcomed to take part and enjoy Big White’s summer activities, which conclude for the season this weekend while they prepare for the winter season, beginning in November.
Read MoreIn celebration of International Women's Day, Big White Ski Resort Ltd is hosting a week-long donation drive for the Kelowna Women's Shelter. The resort has set-up drop-off bins at the Concierge Desk in the Village Centre Mall for donations of gently used clothing, household items, non-perishable food, and/or gift cards for collection and distribution. Donations will be accepted until Sunday, March 14.
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