Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association
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Thompson Okanagan tourism companies are invited to share adventures and experiences at the Tourism Inspiration Centre on Highway 97C above Peachland, which receives 35,000+ visitors per season.

Promotion Opportunities for the season (May-October)

• Outdoor Billboard Space: $500+GST / year

• Brochure Racking Space & QR Code Link to Website: $125+GST / year

• On-Site Exhibit Space: $150+GST / weekend

Biosphere Commitment Program members will receive a 25% discount on listed prices.

Availability is limited and offered first come, first serve. To secure your promotion space, contact Visit@TOTABC.com.

April 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

The Safety Basics Orientation Course is a free, online, asynchronous health and safety training for new and young workers, designed to meet the WorkSafeBC regulatory requirement to provide a health and safety orientation.

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BC 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.

The TRU Faculty Adventure Culinary Arts and Tourism team invites hotel owners, general managers, and supervisory staff in BC to a symposium on April 15. It is free to attend online and $40 with lunch to attend in person. Sessions include a panel with members representing members Thompson Okanagan businesses: Delta Hotel Kamloops, Sandman, Doubletree, Quality Inn Vernon; and a session by FortisBC's Vladimir Kostka, Major Commercial Key Account Manager for Education and Hospitality.