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Travel Penticton’s social media campaign effectively countered summertime smoky impressions
PENTICTON – A unique idea that encouraged tourism during last summer’s wildfires has put Travel…
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association recognized by United Nations body
The year just past has been a good one for the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association.…
Coyote Cruises seeking long-term park lease to attract new investment
PENTICTON – A request to tie up Penticton city parkland for two decades has Penticton…
Tourism related revenues continue to increase in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A $449 million sector continues to show successful growth in the tournament capital.…
Controversial tourism centre a huge hit in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Despite a lot of criticism prior to opening in June, the new Tourist…
iN VIDEO: Helicopter places new chairlift at Sun Peaks
SUN PEAKS — Towers have arrived for a new Orient chairlift at Sun Peaks Yesterday,…
Christmas events happening this weekend in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Holiday events are in full swing this weekend in Kamloops. Elf the Musical…
Sun Peaks Resort director inducted into the Canadian Tourism Hall of Fame
SUN PEAKS – Nancy Greene Raine is to be inducted into the Canadian Tourism Hall…
How smoky skies impacted what tourists wanted to know about Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – While some local businesses faced a downturn in numbers during the smoky days…
How wildfire evacuations increased tourism business for some sectors in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Although it wasn’t the summer season Tourism Kamloops had anticipated, visitor numbers were…
Government cash to help Interior communities bounce back from tough tourism season
The government is pouring some cash into communities with struggling tourism sectors due to this…
Downtown Kamloops visitor centre opens ahead of summer tourism season
KAMLOOPS – A new visitor centre has opened in downtown Kamloops. Tourism Kamloops says in…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Potential Kelowna tourists put off by flooding concerns
KELOWNA – The national and provincial media coverage of the Okanagan flooding may be playing…
Tourism in Kelowna has become a billion dollar industry: report
KELOWNA – Almost two million people visit Kelowna each year making it a billion dollar…
Tourism Kamloops planning a rebrand of the city
KAMLOOPS – As Tourism Kamloops plans for the next five years, it’s looking at rebranding…
Hotels continues strong year as tourists drive to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops hotels are staying fairly full this year as tourists are driving to…
Despite busy tourism season, Kamloops Airport records slow July
KAMLOOPS – A busy winter at the Kamloops Airport doesn’t mean a busy summer. July…
International travellers flock to Kamloops despite wet summer
KAMLOOPS – More tourists and money are coming into Kamloops, with people travelling from as…
Rainclouds fail to scare away too many North Okanagan tourists
VERNON – Cool, rainy weather over the past few weeks may have put a bit…
Kamloops airport reports lower numbers for June
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops may be having a good year for tourism, but it isn’t thanks…
New flights to connect Kelowna with Winnipeg
KELOWNA – New non-stop flights between Kelowna and Winnipeg will begin later this summer. WestJet…
Fort McMurray wildfire blamed for dip in traveler numbers at Kamloops Airport
KAMLOOPS – After several months of steady increase through the gates of Fulton Field numbers…
Tourism increase keeps Kamloops Airport numbers at record level
KAMLOOPS – With more than 116,000 travellers passing through the gates at Fulton Field in…
Why not everyone is so cozy with Airbnb rentals
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – With its lakes, wineries and attractions, of course homeowners in the B.C. Southern…