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Kelowna will host the International Indigenous Tourism Conference (IITC) next year, a gathering that’s expected to draw hundreds of attendees. The announcement was made Thursday by the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) and several other groups, including Tourism Kelowna, Westbank First Nation and Indigenous Tourism of B.C. (ITBC). The IITC is …

The U.S. state of Nebraska has a new pitch to tourists: “Honestly, it’s not for everyone.” The Nebraska Tourism Commission has launched a tongue-in-cheek campaign that pokes fun at the state that’s “famous for our flat, boring landscape.” jQuery(“.story-ad-read-more a”).click(function() { jQuery(“html, body”).animate({ scrollTop: jQuery(“#div-gpt-gnca-ads-6872-300250-2”).offset().top + jQuery(“#div-gpt-gnca-ads-6872-300250-2”).height() }, “fast”); return …

The legalization of marijuana in Canada is here, but across the border in North Dakota it’s not legal to consume cannabis. People from the southern state can travel up to Canada to try the legal substance and it has promotional potential. jQuery(“.story-ad-read-more a”).click(function() { jQuery(“html, body”).animate({ scrollTop: jQuery(“#div-gpt-gnca-ads-6872-300250-2”).offset().top + jQuery(“#div-gpt-gnca-ads-6872-300250-2”).height() …

It’s a job every Saskatchewanian dreams of having, and now, it’s up for grabs. With more than 80,000 social media fans across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, the Saskatchewanderer captures the very best of the province for many Saskatchewan residents and tourists. READ MORE: Saskatchewan sees huge jump in tourism in …

The winners of the #MyHamilton photo contest have been chosen. READ MORE: Cast your vote for the #MyHamilton photo contest Hundreds of photos were submitted to Tourism Hamilton for the contest and 10 finalists were selected by a panel of judges. Photos were judged on quality, creativity and how well …

Experts are calling for the implementation for “no-selfie zones” at popular tourist destinations with the hope of curbing fatal accidents as over 260 people have been killed since 2011 attempting self-portraits. According to a study published in the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, there were 259 …

The future looks uncertain for the Chinook Country Tourism Information Centre after the city pulled the centre’s funding, which contributed to almost 50 per cent of the organization’s overall budget. “We will probably close down by next year,” said Nikolaus Wyslouzil, executive director of the centre. “It’s a big impact …

Edmontonians are racing to get free tickets to see the relocated and revamped Royal Alberta Museum after the gallery announced it will open its doors to the public early next month. jQuery(“.story-ad-read-more a”).click(function() { jQuery(“html, body”).animate({ scrollTop: jQuery(“#div-gpt-gnca-ads-6872-300250-2”).offset().top + jQuery(“#div-gpt-gnca-ads-6872-300250-2”).height() }, “fast”); return false; }); Upon announcing the relocated museum’s …

Voting is now open for the #MyHamilton Photo Contest. READ MORE: Toronto police identify man found dead in Parkdale driveway, 2 charged with murder Tourism Hamilton says a panel of judges reviewed more than 400 submissions and selected five finalists in two categories: City Life and Outdoor Adventure. jQuery(“.story-ad-read-more a”).click(function() …

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