Tourists

• Travel Alberta believes southern Alberta is primed for tourism growth

  'Anytime you get visitors spending on hotels, restaurants and in your stores or attending events, that's new, fresh money coming into the economy.'

  Consumer

  Oct 18, 2022
  
• End of COVID-19 border rules ‘too little, too late’ for southern Alberta tourist season: motel owner

  Larry Liebelt, the mayor of Milk River, said he expects any impact from the changes won't be felt until next summer.

  Economy

  Sep 27, 2022
  
• Advertisement
• ‘It’s bittersweet:’ Managers at longtime Peachland, B.C. campground set to close down

  Todd’s RV and Camping has been in business since 1956. It’s been family-owned since its inception and offers campers a unique experience according to its guests.

  Economy

  Sep 1, 2022
• Advertisement
• Great start to tourism season in Okanagan, but high gas prices may result in less spending

  'What we are hearing is it was probably one of the best weekends on record for tourism in the Okanagan. There's definitely pent-up travel demand.'

  Canada

  May 24, 2022
• Lumsden Beach Mayor calling for new neighbouring beach due to overcrowding

  The leadership of the small village community of Lumsden Beach is calling on the provincial government to build a new neighbouring beach.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2021
• Kelowna RCMP allocating resources for patrols during summer months

  Supt. Triance says the detachment has pulled investigative officers from their usual positions and moved them to patrol units.

  Canada

  May 18, 2021
• ‘We’ve kind of fallen between the cracks’: More pleas for government help from tour-bus operators

  The industry has lost millions of dollars in revenue since the beginning of the pandemic-related restrictions.

  Canada

  May 6, 2021
• Okanagan tourism operators offer ‘staycation’ incentives amid COVID-19 travel ban

  Last week, the provincial government announced travel restrictions banning non-essential travel across health regions. It also prohibits out-of-province vacationers.

  News

  Apr 26, 2021
• Advertisement
• Gaspé launches public consultations on how to protect local beaches

  Last summer, local authorities say the city of Gaspe was overrun by hordes of tourists 'lacking in manners.'

  Environment

  Mar 10, 2021
• Advertisement
• CNN Travel lists Kelowna as a post-pandemic place to visit

  CNN Travel has unveiled it's "21 Places to Visit in 2021" once travel is again allowed and Kelowna has received a mention.

  News

  Jan 4, 2021