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Tourism Summit Will Boost Key Industry in the Thompson Okanagan
In less than two weeks tourism leaders from across the Thompson Okanagan will meet to see how they can make their industry - which already generates thousands of jobs and $1.75 billion per year in economic activity - an even bigger contributor to the Region's economy. more..

Tourism Leader Honoured With Prestigious National Award
A B.C. tourism leader has been honoured with one of the country's top awards for the economic development profession. At its annual convention, held last week in Peterborough, Ont., the Economic Development Association of Canada (EDAC) bestowed its President's Award on Glenn Mandziuk, Chief Executive Officer of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA). more..

TOTA's 2011 Tourism Awards Will Recognize Excellence
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) has announced it will recognize the outstanding world-class quality of many of the tourism businesses and organizations across the region, through its 2011 Tourism Excellence Awards. more..

Okanagan Beaches Ranked Among Best in Canada
For decades the Okanagan's warm, sandy beaches have been popular destinations for vacationers. Now the millions of people who use the world's top travel website have confirmed that Okanagan beaches aren't just good - they're fantastic! more..

TOTA's New Chair Says Region's Tourism Industry is in Strong Position
The newly elected head of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) says the region's tourism businesses and organizations have a noticeable new vitality which puts them in a strong position to compete for a bigger portion of the huge worldwide tourism market. more..

Businesses and Organizations Recognized for Tourism Excellence
Four Thompson Okanagan businesses and organizations have won region-wide recognition for their excellence in developing high-quality tourism marketing and visitor experiences. more..

Revitalized Tourism Organization Set To Market Thompson Okanagan Region
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) has announced that, after a year of major restructuring, it has emerged as a bold new destination management and marketing organization ready to aggressively market the region to travellers around the world. more..

TOTA Summit Insipres Renewed Commitment
EXCELLENCE More than 200 Thompson Okanagan tourism industry leaders renewed their commitment to excellence this week at a major conference designed to ensure that the region becomes a top destination attracting increasing numbers of visitors from around the world. more..

TOTA and TELUS Form Partnership to Boost the Region's Tourism Industry
A new landmark partnership between the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) and TELUS will provide a major telecommunications boost to help the region's tourism industry connect with its potential customers across Canada and around the world. more..

TOTA and Fjord West to Promote Tourism
Thompson Okanagan Tourism and Fjord West have forged a unique partnership aimed at developing new cutting-edge marketing platforms that will take advantage of today's digital tools to market this exciting tourism region as a destination for consumers. more..

TOTA & TRU Sign Landmark Agreement
The 3,200 businesses, attractions and organizations that together make up the Thompson Okanagan's tourism sector will soon be able to benefit from a new regional focus on research. more..

Tourism Groups Express Concern & Praise
News that Hwy 97, the main traffic route through Oliver and the South Okanagan, has just been reopened to traffic is welcome, but the agencies in charge of tourism and economic development in the region say everyone's thoughts and sentiments remain with those affected by the major mudslide which hit just south of Oliver on Sunday afternoon. more..

TOTA Co-Sponsors Major Conf Promoting Rural Toursm
Hot on the heels of B.C. having held the world's attention at last month's Winter Olympics, the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) is now joining with other groups to help communities around the region capitalize on that spotlight by finding ways to develop their tourism opportunities. more..