Notice of TOTA 2026 AGM & Board Director Election
Please save the date for the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Summit on October 7th and 8th in Kamloops at the Coast Kamloops Conference Centre, located on the unceded, traditional territory of the Secwépemc People.
Registration information will be available shortly.
Leading up to the AGM, TOTA members will vote online to elect directors to serve on the Board for the 2027-2028 term. The Call for Director Nominations will commence August 7.
5 directors are moving into the second year of their 2-year term.
There are 9 board positions available.
7 current directors have indicated their intention to seek another term.
If you or someone you know is interested in running for the TOTA Board, please review the criteria below or contact Governance@TOTABC.com with any questions.
TOTA AGM Details
Date: October 7, 2026 | Time: 10:30 - 11:30 am
Location: Coast Kamloops Conference Centre
The AGM is free to attend.
Registration is required, as space is limited.
TOTA Board Election Schedule
Leading up to the AGM, the Board Election will take place as follows:
Deadline to become a TOTA Voting Member:
August 6, 2026, 4:30 PM
View list of Confirmed Voting Members →
Board Director Call for Nominations:
August 7 - 28, 2026 (3 weeks)
Board Director Election Electronic Voting:
September 7 - 22, 2026 (2 weeks)
Director Election Announcement at the AGM:
Date: October 7, 2026 | Time: 10:30 - 11:30 am
Location: Coast Kamloops Conference Centre
Call for Nominations
On behalf of the TOTA Board of Directors, voting members of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) are invited to participate in shaping the future of tourism in our region by standing for election or nominating a qualified candidate to serve on the TOTA Board of Directors.
Successful candidates will serve a two-year board director term beginning October 7, 2026, through to the 2028 Annual General Meeting.
This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a Board that provides strategic oversight to one of Canada’s leading regional destination management organizations, recognized internationally for its commitment to sustainability, Indigenous engagement, and destination stewardship.
Directors represent the diverse communities and tourism stakeholders of the Thompson Okanagan, and help guide our shared journey toward a resilient, responsible visitor economy.
If you or someone you know is passionate about tourism, committed to sustainable development in the Thompson Okanagan, and ready to help lead the sector, we encourage you to put a name forward - see details below.
Put Your Name Forward
We look forward to having candidates representing various communities and sectors, with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Voting members are eligible to put a name forward as a candidate in the election. Candidates must submit their information and secure signatures from 4 voting stakeholders - see details below.
If you or someone you know is interested to run in the TOTA board election, follow these steps:
Confirm that the organization is a Voting Member
3. Submit the candidate information form and receive 4 eligible nominations by 11:59 pm, Friday, August 28, 2026.
For questions, please email Governance@TOTABC.com.
