Okanagan Tourism

• Despite high expectations, Okanagan’s tourism season falling flat, operators say

  Tourism officials say hotels are packed and the Okanagan continues to attract plenty of visitors — but the economy means they are spending less.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2025
  
• Iconic South Okanagan inn announces sudden closure

  The closure of the iconic inn, which was built in 1908, comes after what many tourism operators described as a flat tourism season.

  Canada

  Jan 3, 2025
  
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• Restaurant industry in Okanagan hoping for busy August

  Typically, tourism during July and August accounts for 30 per cent of a restaurant’s overall business. But tourism numbers are down this summer.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2024
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• ‘Cautiously optimistic’: Okanagan tourism operators prepare for unofficial start to summer

  Several tourism attractions open for the season this weekend and hotels are expected to begin to fill up.

  Canada

  May 17, 2024
• ‘Successful’ Family Day long weekend for Okanagan tourism sector

  It was a busy weekend for tourism as many Okanagan residents and visitors celebrated Family Day across the Interior.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2024
• Recent cold snap could impact Okanagan wine grapes

  Okanagan’s wine industry is bracing for potentially devastating losses following last week’s cold snap.

  Environment

  Jan 19, 2024
• New rules could force Penticton short-term rental to shut down

  More reaction to the new short-term rental rules that were announced by the province last week.

  Canada

  Oct 23, 2023
• New short-term rental rules could impact Penticton tourism

  The Penticton Chamber is speaking out about the new short-term rental restrictions and say they are concerned about the impact it will have on the community.

  Canada

  Oct 19, 2023
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• Beloved Oliver, B.C. farm announces end to visitor experiences

  A beloved farm in the South Okanagan has decided to permanently end visitor experiences.

  Economy

  Oct 17, 2023
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• Kelowna businesses donate to firefighters while suffering from lack of tourists

  Tourists quickly disappeared as the province urged people to leave the Central Okanagan to make room for evacuees and emergency crews who were in desperate need of accommodations.

  Fire

  Aug 23, 2023