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The TOTA Marketing and Communications Team in collaboration with Destination BC hosted a group of top tier international media in the Thompson Okanagan to showcase the Okanagan Valley and Destination BC’s new branding, Valleys and Vineyards
The TOTA Marketing and Communications Team attended Destination Canada’s GoMedia Conference and had the opportunity to host a GoMedia Pre FAM in collaboration with Destination BC.
Industry Updates
The Penticton Airport (YYF) has announced the new WestJet summer flight service between Penticton Airport and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) May 15, 2026.
This will include a direct flight, five days a week, on board WestJet Encore's De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft.
Kamloops Airport (YKA) is pleased to announce the return of WestJet’s seasonal nonstop service to Edmonton, reinforcing vital regional connectivity and expanding travel opportunities for residents of Kamloops and surrounding region.
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Porter Airlines are excited to announce the launch of a new direct route between Kelowna and Ottawa. Service begins on May 13, 2026, with five weekly roundtrip flights, connecting the Okanagan Valley with our nation’s capital and eastern Canada like never before.
On March 3, join fellow Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) Conference attendees for an all-inclusive day trip to the mountains featuring your choice of skiing or snowboarding or a snow adventure day with guided snowshoeing, skating, and snow tubing.
BC Tourism Industry Conference Attendees can enjoy 50% off Big White Ski Resort Lift Tickets on March 2, 3 and 7,8, 2026.
TOTA Newsletters
Read the latest industry updates from the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association from February 3, 2026