The latest Thompson Okanagan tourism industry news from TOTA, tourism businesses, and communities.
Haywire Winery is dedicated to the stewardship of the land on which the vineyard and farms reside. This includes investments in habitat restoration, conservation efforts, and implementing innovative environmental practices in their vineyards.
Read MoreOkanagan College’s Kelowna Campus is welcoming a new centre for food, wine, and tourism that will include modern teaching spaces, food labs, beverage research and development facilities, and common spaces.
Read MoreBC has implemented a suite of policy changes to enhance visitor experiences at wineries and other liquor-manufacturing sites. Improvements include:
Allowing people to sit and enjoy samples while on a guided tour
Allowing packaged liquor sales in more places on site, including tours
Allowing more flexibility around sampling so liquor manufacturers can customize sampling experiences for visitors; and
Allowing manufacturers to sell and promote their products in picnic areas and host visitors more effectively.
