The Tourism Resiliency Program has closed and transitioned to the BC Tourism Sustainability Network. For information on introductory support and services, visit TourismSustainability.ca.
If you have any questions, feel free to email Info@TOTABC.com.
As part of the province-wide BC Tourism Resiliency Network, the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Resiliency Program supports the long-term resiliency of Thompson Okanagan tourism companies through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Resiliency Program provides 1-1 support to connect tourism operators to continuous education, financial resources, mental health resources, human resources expertise, and industry connections.
Business supports include:
Ongoing support from TOTA Tourism Resiliency Advisor
Access to training and subject matter experts
Webinars about key issues
Industry updates on resources
Business coaching
TOTA’s core destination stewardship programs.
There is no cost to participate. Your advisor will provide ongoing customized one-on-one support.
After registration, you can schedule a Discovery Call with an advisor.
or register by phone: 1-877-431-8489 (ext 8)
BC Tourism Resiliency Network (BCTRN)
The BC Tourism Resiliency Network (BCTRN) is a long-term resiliency program providing B.C. tourism businesses with meaningful support to navigate challenges and adapt to frequent change.
The BCTRN was launched in April 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, by the five regional destination management organizations (RDMO) of the BC Regional Tourism Secretariat (BCRTS), including TOTA.
Learn more at TourismResiliency.ca
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Resiliency Program Supports
By registering for the Tourism Resiliency Program, participants can access the following services:
Past Supports
These Tourism Resiliency Program supports are no longer available. If you want to be added to the waitlist in case these supports become available again, please email Recovery@TOTABC.com.
Education Resources
TOTA has compiled education, training, and other resources to support tourism businesses through streamlined communications.
Marketing Resources
Research Reports
General Tourism Resiliency Supports
TOTA has compiled a list of supports and resources which are available to all tourism businesses in the Thompson Okanagan region:
Contact Us
We understand that these are extremely challenging times. Our team is working to communicate your needs to the Provincial Government, and our lines of communication are open for you at this time.
Feel to connect to connect with TOTA team members with any questions, to voice your concerns, or even just to talk about the challenges you are facing. You are not alone, and we will get through this together.
Please send us a note at Recovery@TOTABC.com and a member of our team will respond at their earliest convenience.
or register by phone: 1-877-431-8489 (ext 8)
Emergency Preparedness
Having an Emergency and Communication Plan in place is a responsible and important business practice. We encourage all of our tourism stakeholders to ensure they are always adequately prepared and have processes in place to communicate accurate information to guests and those that are entering the region to travel.
For more information on emergency preparedness, please visit our emergency preparedness section.
