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‘We were 90 seconds away from dying:’ Families on Sicamous houseboat fire question safety standards
Jon Witt was still awake and reading when at around 1:30 a.m. he heard the…
U.S. professor writes book on COVID-19 impact to tourism while on lock down at Sun Peaks
It wasn’t Simon Hudson’s intention to write a book about the impacts COVID-19 has had…
iN VIDEO: Wildflower Festival highlights beauty of Revelstoke flora
For the first time, Tourism Revelstoke is highlighting the natural flora of its mountain community…
Merritt benefits from controversial closure of Coquihalla Highway tourism centre
The visitor centre in downtown Merritt is seeing an increase in visits following the controversial…
New campground opening in Mount Revelstoke National Park
For those looking for an awesome camping spot this summer, a new campground is opening…
Tourism Kamloops shifts permanently to street engagement teams
For those visiting Kamloops, learning about the best sights, restaurants and hikes will be quite…
iN VIDEO: Check out aerial views of beautiful, turquoise Kal Lake
Just because you have to skip your tropical summer vacation this year, doesn't mean you…
Check out these awesome fishing lakes around the Thompson-Okanagan
It's fishing season, and B.C. has a lot of beautiful, fully stocked lakes to offer.…
iN VIDEO: Tourism Kelowna ad showcases stunning shots of city to attract tourists
As restrictions ease across B.C., and the province moves into Phase 3 of its economic…
Kamloops public pools, wading pools, sports facilities set to reopen
With the province moving towards phase 3 of the COVID-19 reopening plan, Kamloops is looking…
Big White is anticipating travel and tourism will open before the weekend
The man in charge of Big White Ski Resort told Kelowna Chamber of Commerce members…
Why Interior Airbnb hosts may have a decent summer after all
Signs that tourists are starting to return to the Okanagan's vacation rentals are trickling in.…
Relocation of Quesnel’s giant gold pan shakes up controversy
Residents of a B.C. town are divided over the relocation of their beloved landmark. The…
The summertime phenomenon that gives Kalamalka Lake its many colours
VERNON – If the vibrant colours of Kalamalka Lake have you checking the tint on…
Tourism Kamloops launches survey to gauge reopening comfort levels
As COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are lifted and Kamloops prepares for businesses to begin using sidewalks…
Show your love for Kelowna campaign attempts to offset tourism’s economic crisis
Tourism-based businesses came off a banner year but COVID-19 has dealt a curveball, which the…
Shuswap regional district asks visitors to stay away this long weekend
With the Victoria Day long weekend just days away, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District is…
Tourism industry hopes B.C. residents will flock to Thompson-Okanagan once travel restrictions ease
Tourists may have to make reservations to taste wine at Okanagan vineyards, and hotel rooms…
Lack of tourism dollars means Vernon visitor centre will remain closed
The Vernon Visitor Information Centre will remain closed for the foreseeable future due to cost-cutting…
Sorrento resort The Maples closes permanently after pandemic closure
Susan Aylard and her family have been leasing The Maples Waterfront Resort and B&B in…
Tourism Kamloops endorses Centre for the Arts project
Kamloops’s tourism promoter has announced its endorsement of the proposed multi-million dollar Kamloops Centre for…
Predator Ridge looking to fill dozens of summer jobs
Predator Ridge Resort near Vernon is gearing up for its upcoming summer tourist season and…
Closures planned for parts of Okanagan Rail Trail
Work to address erosion on a North Okanagan section of the Okanagan Rail Trail is…
2019 a bumper year for Thompson-Okanagan tourism
The number of tourists spending at least one night in the Thompson-Okanagan grew by 18…