Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA)

Join TOTA in welcoming the Prestige Beach House Kelowna to the Biosphere Commitment Program. The Biosphere Program ensured that the ecological efforts and the service Prestige Beach House Kelowna provided to their guests aligned with their sustainable actions. Read more at https://hubs.ly/Q02xj0y20

Join TOTA in welcoming Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa to the Biosphere Commitment Program. Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa is committed to preserving the natural beauty of the Okanagan Valley for generations to come. They believe sustainable practices can benefit the current and future environment while providing eco-conscious guest experiences. Read more at https://bit.ly/4akIjlS

Wells Gray Tours, Ltd., a tour operator with five offices in BC, announced their annual donation of $50,000 to the BC Parks Foundation. This generous contribution will support the acquisition of 28 acres on Okanagan Lake and the expansion of Okanagan Lake Provincial Park. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bfQl0K

Congratulations to Predator Ridge on the announcement of the Ritz-Carlton Residences coming to the Okanagan! This will be the first Ritz-Carlton standalone branded residential development in Western Canada. Read more about the project at https://bit.ly/3QFcNYJ

The BC Economic Development Association Summit in Penticton this week was an excellent event. Thank you Dale Wheeldon for all of your efforts and for bringing this event here to the Thompson Okanagan region. During the event, Ellen Walker-Matthews moderated a session on the Value of Indigenous Tourism with Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC)'s Chatman S. and Jamie Bourne, shown here. They provided helpful information and insights to continue to learn and build relationships on the path to reconciliation. #BCEDA24 #ITBC #TOTABC #BCTourismCounts

Join TOTA in welcoming Baldy Mountain Resort to the Thompson Okanagan Biosphere Commitment Program. The team at Baldy Mountain Resort understands that even small sustainable actions and initiatives can make a huge difference and become part of the company culture. Read more at https://bit.ly/4bqHLvC

Join TOTA in welcoming Destination Osoyoos to the Thompson Okanagan Biosphere Commitment Program. Destination Osoyoos is dedicated to preserving the region so residents and visitors can enjoy Osoyoos for years to come. Read more https://bit.ly/3QDo8ZE

TOTA will be on location at Noble Ridge Winery for Tour 42 of the Meadowlark Nature Festival: "Grape Growers Adapting to Climate Change and Living more Sustainably." This event provides an opportunity to learn about climate awareness and action at Noble Ridge Winery and how they have used the Biosphere Program to implement sustainable practices. Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/3wrjJ52

⛳ Join TOTA at our momentous 30th Annual Golf Tournament on the 30th of May in Kamloops 🏌️This year, the tournament will be held at the prestigious Bighorn Golf & Country Club and promises to be an extraordinary day filled with excitement and industry connections. Sign up today at as an individual or a team at https://bit.ly/3wtiWRa

Check out the latest TOTA Newsletter with highlights such as: ⭐Thompson Okanagan Golf Tournament ⭐BC Hotel Association Emergency Management Central Booking Portal ⭐Emergency Preparedness Week Resources ⭐And more... Read more at https://bit.ly/4b64JIJ