The latest Thompson Okanagan tourism industry news from TOTA, tourism businesses, and communities.
TOTA 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 MoreThe order restricting travel to the Thompson Okanagan region has been lifted, except for the community of West Kelowna.
To ensure we can bring concerns and challenges the industry faces to the government, we encourage you to share your insights and feedback on how the wildfires and travel restrictions have impacted your business through TOTA's Voice Your Concerns form.
Read MoreTOTA and BCHA seeking financial relief and expedited lifting of the order prohibiting non-essential travel into Southern Interior Areas to stay in temporary accommodation, citing a surplus of available accommodations compared to evacuees.
Read MoreThe Province introduced a new order under the provincial state of emergency, effective August 19 until end of day on September 4, 2023: people may not travel to stay in temporary accommodations for non-essential purposes in several Thompson Okanagan communities. This includes hotels, motels, inns, bed and breakfasts, hostels, RV parks, and campgrounds.
Read Order: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/mo/mo/m0243_2023
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