The federal government is helping to grow Indigenous tourism. Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett says just over $3 million will be spent for the implementation of a five-year national strategy to support and promote both new and existing Indigenous tourism businesses, enhance product and market readiness, increase the …
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B.C. welcomed the Duke and Duchess and their two children to the province over summer and it’s safe to say residents were pretty excited. What you may not have expected is the positive effects it has had on the province. According to Destination BC, BC’s tourism industry has been reaping …
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How to Use YouTube Cards in Your Videos Interested in improving your YouTube marketing? Looking for ways to drive more views or engagement? YouTube card to your videos creates a clickable call to action (CTA) that prompts viewers to respond. Learn how to create and use YouTube cards in your …
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Destination Canada is inviting Thompson Okanagan stakeholders to submit special offers that would be extended to certified travel trade representatives visiting Canada to learn more about our products and services. The Canada Specialist Program is an educational tool designed by Destination Canada to train travel trade professionals about travel to …
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B.C. hotels and resorts with a bar, pub or restaurant on site will soon be able to allow their guests to carry unfinished liquor from their licensed establishment directly to their rooms. Previously, guests were restricted to drinking alcohol in licensed areas and were unable to take their drink back …
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The BC Hospitality Foundation is matching funds raised via Dustin Klassen’s GoFundMe page, 50 cents on the dollar, up to $10,000, for a maximum additional support of $5,000. Kayla Klassen, Dustin’s wife of 11 years, and mother to their two young children, has worked in the hospitality industry for the past …
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The call for nominations for Canada’s Volunteer Awards is now open and will run until February 3rd, 2017. Canada’s Volunteer Awards recipients are nominated by Canadians. MP Stephen Fuhr is urging residents in Kelowna and Lake Country can nominate a volunteer, a not-for-profit organization, or a business that demonstrates social …
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In celebration of our nation’s 150th birthday in 2017, the Government of Canada is supporting 150 community greening initiatives across the country. Tree Canada announced an exciting new initiative called Tree to Our Nature, which allows municipalities, community organizations, groups, schools and other associations apply to have a planting event …
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It’s time to raise a glass when the renowned New York Magazine writes about your “exploding wine region,” and one of your ski resorts (Sun Peaks Resort) is recommended by the Ski Club of Great Britain as one of its top recommended resorts worldwide. Whether it’s sipping or skiing, the …
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Parks Canada manages one of the most extensive systems of protected natural and cultural heritage areas in the world and wants your suggestions. Parks Canada will hold public consultations from January 9 to January 27, 2017 and deliver a suite of virtual engagement activities and face-to-face events, to ensure all …
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