๐ฌHave you read the latest edition of the TOTA Newsletter?
In this issue:
๐: TOTA Training Centre Updates
๐ป: Take the Tourism Climate Adaptation & Environmental Sustainability Survey
โญ:The Winter Wonderland of Canadaโs Thompson Okanagan
Read more at https://t.co/42mLohevd8
Calling all BC tourism businesses! ๐ฑ Join the first-ever province-wide Tourism Climate Adaptation & Environmental Sustainability Business Survey and help guide the path forward.
We want to hear from youโclick here to take part! https://t.co/5DAOtkDXlk
๐๏ธ๐ง The Outdoor Recreation Fund of BC supports grants that help shape meaningful outdoor recreation and nature-based activities in British Columbia.
Learn more about the second intake of this grant, accepting applications until February 20, at https://t.co/R5r8CtCgqz
๐ฅ๏ธ Join DBC on January 22, 2025, for a one-hour workshop focused on government partnerships within the context of climate resiliency.
Learn more at https://t.co/zTTRY2C4RX
Applications for the BCTCRI Project 2 are open until January 28, 2025. Eligible businesses can apply for funding up to $15,000 to build upon or implement a climate resiliency plan. ๐๐ฑ
Learn more at https://t.co/LZC512FHNQ
Save the date for the 2025 TOTA AGM & Summit on October 22 & 23, 2025 in partnership with Tourism Kelowna and the KF Centre for Excellence.
Visit https://t.co/uFflRBQ4p2 for event information and updates. See you all next year!
โ๏ธ๐๐Happy Holidays from all of us at TOTA. Here's a quick look back at what we accomplished in 2024 and a preview of what is to come in 2025.
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The Canada Revenue Agency is holding two information sessions today on GST/HST and how they will be applied during the GST/HST break.
For more information about times and webinar links visit https://t.co/hvMDPqgh7M
A study of this summer's Inter-Community Transportation Survey results, including the methodology, findings, and recommendations, is available to download.
Read more at https://t.co/dXWSfP6DHa
Boundary Country has officially announced a new program to support innovative tourism ideas in the area. Interested applicants can apply by January 6, 2025.
For more information about the Boundary โSparkโ Mentorships & Grants Programvisit https://t.co/EVtoYucjE0
๐ฌHave you read the latest edition of the TOTA Newsletter?
In this issue:
๐: 2024 Summit & AGM Recap
๐ป: Register for the Inter-Community Transportation Event
โญ: Rainforest to Rockies: The Best Way to See Canada
Read more at https://t.co/j26iVU98Zg
๐ฅ๏ธJoin the RDOS, FortisBC, and the City of Penticton on November15th for a free an interactive workshop available for hotels and businesses in the South Okanagan.
Learn more about this and register today at: https://t.co/Wn3Hi4TUV9
#ThompsonOkanagan#TOTABCNews#ExploreBC
๐๐ฑPredator Ridge Resort is Biosphere Certified! Predator Ridge has adopted sustainable practices into every aspect of its operations to safeguard the local ecology and to foster responsible tourism practices.
Read the full announcement https://t.co/LGNqDKdu35
Destination Canadaโs Business Events website now features an interactive map of incentive experiences across Canada.
Explore the new interactive map at https://t.co/DnCl5RcQjK
Destination Canada has released a national program to improve the economic, socio-cultural, and environmental sustainability practices of business events hosted in Canada.
Read about the Destination Canada Sustainability Storybook at https://t.co/j1ueZCha1K
Download the 2023 National Climate League Report with data collected from over 50 municipalities, including those in the Thompson Okanagan region.
Read the full report at https://t.co/AwWRWNQnmS
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association has completed its annual Biosphere Certification Audit. This reporting provides the opportunity to review and confirm continuous improvement against the 17 SDGs.
Read the full announcement https://t.co/fzhcKvXnaI
๐ฌHave you read the latest edition of the TOTA Newsletter?
In this issue:
๐จ: Business Newsletter Feature Available to Silent Auction Donors
๐ป: Check out the Thompson Okanagan TikTok Account
โญ: Explore the Similkameen with Local Escapes
Read more at https://t.co/Mk7523sexu
๐ Join Liem Vu and Local Escapes and experience Keremeos fruit stands, The Grist Mill and Gardens, a horseback winery tour with Equines and Wine, and more in the Similkameen Valley.
Read more at https://t.co/NKgRAxbh0J
๐ฃ The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is inviting residents to take a short survey about their experiences at the park to help shape the future of TNRD parks and trail systems.
Read more at https://t.co/2GcJ8OgrMC