
News & Resources
The latest Thompson Okanagan tourism industry news from TOTA, tourism businesses, and communities.
DBC - Be Prepared for Emergencies this Summer
Be prepared for emergencies this summer with the help of Destination BC’s recently updated Spring/Summer 2025 Emergency Messaging Guidance document. This guide outlines official emergency information sources and provides suggested messaging, actions, and other resources produced by the BC Tourism Emergency Management Committee for BC tourism businesses to help navigate questions, mitigate visitor concerns, and proactively manage perceptions during emergencies.
Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa Named Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards Winner
Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa is recognized in top 1% of hotels worldwide and among Canada’s top 25. Not only that but they are proud to announce continued success as a premier destination in British Columbia, having received three major accolades in Tripadvisor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards for 2025:
Travelers’ Choice Award – placing in the top 10% of hotels worldwide
Best of the Best Award – an elite recognition in the top 1% of all hotels globally
Top 25 Hotels in Canada – a national honour reflecting outstanding guest experience
These designations are based entirely on the consistent praise and positive reviews shared by travellers who visited and rated the resort on Tripadvisor over the past year.