News Items tag as: Kelowna tourism

Kelowna to host the Canadian Country Music awards in 2025
April 16, 2024 - 10:02 AM

The Canadian Country Music Association has announced Kelowna will host the 2025 Country Music Week and Canadian Country Music Association Awards.
Central, South Okanagan are leading the recovery of B.C.'s hospitality industry
September 04, 2020 - 7:30 AM

Grim numbers depicting the state of the tourism and accommodation sectors of the B.C. economy are less depressing in the Okanagan than in other parts of B.C.
Still want visitors to the Central Okanagan this fall? Tourism Kelowna wants to know
August 13, 2020 - 2:40 PM

Tourism Kelowna is launching a new on-line survey to see how willing Central Okanagan residents are to welcome out-of-town visitors this fall in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Tourism Kelowna won’t be getting money from the affordable housing fund
July 13, 2020 - 7:00 AM

Tourism Kelowna won't be able to tap into the city's fund for buying land for affordable housing this year.
iN VIDEO: Tourism Kelowna ad showcases stunning shots of city to attract tourists
June 27, 2020 - 11:06 AM

As restrictions ease across B.C., and the province moves into Phase 3 of its economic restart plan, Tourism Kelowna has produced a video highlighting the city.
Rising number of Kelowna hotel rooms not scaring off developers hoping to build more
January 22, 2020 - 3:45 PM

Trevor Morgan isn’t worried that the number of hotel rooms will soon jump by more than 10 per cent in Kelowna.
Even with rain, Kelowna hotels expect a banner year
August 12, 2019 - 5:10 PM

KELOWNA - Everything shows growth in the hotel/motel world in Kelowna this year as rain is more attractive than forest fires.
25 years of paintball at West Kelowna's Safari Ridge
August 11, 2019 - 6:00 PM

KELOWNA - Safari Ridge Adventure Park has been the place to go for paintball in Kelowna for 25 years. Located just past the bridge in West Kelowna, Safari Ridge is set up for any paintball occasion, from birthday parties to family outings to solo ventures.
Beached out? How about H20, the only wave pool in the B.C. interior?
July 29, 2019 - 5:41 PM

KELOWNA - Ask the locals: The real Okanagan Lifestyle is mostly hosting friends and family visiting on vacation.
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association getting $25,000 for emergency communications
June 01, 2019 - 4:19 PM

KELOWNA - When a fire breaks out, constant, up-to-date communication is key. The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association recently received a large amount of money to update and expand its communication abilities during emergencies.
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News Items tag as: Kelowna tourism

Kelowna to host the Canadian Country Music awards in 2025

Central, South Okanagan are leading the recovery of B.C.'s hospitality industry

Still want visitors to the Central Okanagan this fall? Tourism Kelowna wants to know

Tourism Kelowna won’t be getting money from the affordable housing fund

iN VIDEO: Tourism Kelowna ad showcases stunning shots of city to attract tourists

Rising number of Kelowna hotel rooms not scaring off developers hoping to build more

Even with rain, Kelowna hotels expect a banner year

25 years of paintball at West Kelowna's Safari Ridge

Beached out? How about H20, the only wave pool in the B.C. interior?

Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association getting $25,000 for emergency communications

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