“It’s a massive hit,” Indications suggest 2021 tourism season took bigger hit than 2020.
Videos
-
“It’s a massive hit,” Indications suggest 2021 tourism season took bigger hit than 2020.
02:41 | October 14, 2021
-
Brush fire along McCurdy Road in Kelowna
00:40 | June 14, 2024
-
Critical flood mitigation work gets underway in two Okanagan communities
02:29 | June 13, 2024
-
A West Kelowna house labeled as a “problem home” by neighbours and police destroyed by fire
02:24 | June 12, 2024
-
NFL player among coaches at football camp in Kelowna
02:22 | June 11, 2024
-
Rash of serious crashes trigger calls for action
02:51 | June 5, 2024
-
Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet, June 3, 2024
01:18 | June 4, 2024
-
Indoor go-kart track in Kelowna opens doors
05:18 | June 1, 2024
-
Friends have identified the woman found deceased in a Vernon home as Kaylee Bannister.
02:18 | May 31, 2024
-
Arrest and charge in killing of Tatjana Stefanski
00:28 | May 31, 2024
-
Okanagan Fruit growers claim their own cooperative is keeping them in the dark over financial situation
02:16 | May 29, 2024
-
Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet, May 27, 2024
01:29 | May 28, 2024
-
Kelowna firefighters battle blaze beside automotive shop
00:21 | May 26, 2024
-
Caught on video: Brazen break-in of B.C. pot shop
02:19 | May 25, 2024
-
BC’s police watchdog investigates RCMP’s handling of a threat report made by Lumby woman who was killed four months later
02:32 | May 24, 2024
-
Kelowna airport expansion project may lead to minor flight delays over the coming months
02:12 | May 23, 2024
-
Daughter of Lumby homicide victim Tatjana Stefanski speaks out on her devastating loss.
02:21 | May 22, 2024
-
Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet May 21, 2024
01:20 | May 21, 2024
-
The Okanagan bracing for the potential of an extremely dry summer season
02:34 | May 17, 2024
-
Peachland Art Group prepares for annual showcase and sale
02:07 | May 16, 2024
-
Construction industry says changes to noise bylaw in Kelowna will have adverse effect on home construction.
02:28 | May 15, 2024
-
Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet, May 14, 2024
01:21 | May 14, 2024
-
Global Okanagan News at 5:30: May 11, 2024
21:24 | May 11, 2024
-
Farmers stage protest at grand opening of a section of rail trail in the North Okanagan.
02:26 | May 10, 2024
-
Kelowna arts centre rental to church draws criticism
02:57 | May 10, 2024
-
Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet May 6, 2024
01:30 | May 9, 2024
-
Former Ukrainian soldiers move to Kelowna in search of better life
02:54 | May 1, 2024
-
Global Okanagan weather, April 30, 2024
04:05 | May 1, 2024
-
Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet, April 29, 2024
01:37 | April 30, 2024
-
SD23 looking at adding schools in Kelowna
01:38 | April 29, 2024
-
Vernon man to run 31 consecutive marathons to enhance cancer care
02:24 | April 25, 2024
-
Central Okanagan students become firefighters for a day
01:46 | April 24, 2024
-
“It’s a massive hit,” Indications suggest 2021 tourism season took bigger hit than 2020.
02:41 | October 14, 2021
-
Brush fire along McCurdy Road in Kelowna
00:40 | June 14, 2024
-
Critical flood mitigation work gets underway in two Okanagan communities
02:29 | June 13, 2024
-
A West Kelowna house labeled as a “problem home” by neighbours and police destroyed by fire
02:24 | June 12, 2024
-
NFL player among coaches at football camp in Kelowna
02:22 | June 11, 2024
-
Rash of serious crashes trigger calls for action
02:51 | June 5, 2024
-
Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet, June 3, 2024
01:18 | June 4, 2024
-
Indoor go-kart track in Kelowna opens doors
05:18 | June 1, 2024
-
Friends have identified the woman found deceased in a Vernon home as Kaylee Bannister.
02:18 | May 31, 2024
-
Arrest and charge in killing of Tatjana Stefanski
00:28 | May 31, 2024
-
Okanagan Fruit growers claim their own cooperative is keeping them in the dark over financial situation
02:16 | May 29, 2024
-
Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet, May 27, 2024
01:29 | May 28, 2024
-
Kelowna firefighters battle blaze beside automotive shop
00:21 | May 26, 2024
-
Caught on video: Brazen break-in of B.C. pot shop
02:19 | May 25, 2024
-
BC’s police watchdog investigates RCMP’s handling of a threat report made by Lumby woman who was killed four months later
02:32 | May 24, 2024
-
Kelowna airport expansion project may lead to minor flight delays over the coming months
02:12 | May 23, 2024
-
Daughter of Lumby homicide victim Tatjana Stefanski speaks out on her devastating loss.
02:21 | May 22, 2024
-
Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet May 21, 2024
01:20 | May 21, 2024
-
The Okanagan bracing for the potential of an extremely dry summer season
02:34 | May 17, 2024
-
Peachland Art Group prepares for annual showcase and sale
02:07 | May 16, 2024
-
Construction industry says changes to noise bylaw in Kelowna will have adverse effect on home construction.
02:28 | May 15, 2024
-
Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet, May 14, 2024
01:21 | May 14, 2024
-
Global Okanagan News at 5:30: May 11, 2024
21:24 | May 11, 2024
-
Farmers stage protest at grand opening of a section of rail trail in the North Okanagan.
02:26 | May 10, 2024
-
Kelowna arts centre rental to church draws criticism
02:57 | May 10, 2024
-
Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet May 6, 2024
01:30 | May 9, 2024
-
Former Ukrainian soldiers move to Kelowna in search of better life
02:54 | May 1, 2024
-
Global Okanagan weather, April 30, 2024
04:05 | May 1, 2024
-
Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet, April 29, 2024
01:37 | April 30, 2024
-
SD23 looking at adding schools in Kelowna
01:38 | April 29, 2024
-
Vernon man to run 31 consecutive marathons to enhance cancer care
02:24 | April 25, 2024
-
Central Okanagan students become firefighters for a day
01:46 | April 24, 2024
“It’s a massive hit,” Indications suggest 2021 tourism season took bigger hit than 2020.
Description
October 14, 2021
One of the hardest hit sectors by far by the COVID-19 pandemic is tourism. And for regions like the Okanagan, which rely heavily on tourism dollars, the impact is significant. And now there are indications that the 2021 tourism season was hit even more than 2020. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, tourism officials are strategizing on ways to help the industry recover from some major losses.
-
“It’s a massive hit,” Indications suggest 2021 tourism season took bigger hit than 2020.02:41 | October 14, 2021
-
Brush fire along McCurdy Road in Kelowna00:40 | June 14, 2024
-
Critical flood mitigation work gets underway in two Okanagan communities02:29 | June 13, 2024
-
A West Kelowna house labeled as a “problem home” by neighbours and police destroyed by fire02:24 | June 12, 2024
-
NFL player among coaches at football camp in Kelowna02:22 | June 11, 2024
-
Rash of serious crashes trigger calls for action02:51 | June 5, 2024
-
Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet, June 3, 202401:18 | June 4, 2024
-
Indoor go-kart track in Kelowna opens doors05:18 | June 1, 2024
-
Friends have identified the woman found deceased in a Vernon home as Kaylee Bannister.02:18 | May 31, 2024
-
Arrest and charge in killing of Tatjana Stefanski00:28 | May 31, 2024
-
Okanagan Fruit growers claim their own cooperative is keeping them in the dark over financial situation02:16 | May 29, 2024
-
Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet, May 27, 202401:29 | May 28, 2024
-
Kelowna firefighters battle blaze beside automotive shop00:21 | May 26, 2024
-
Caught on video: Brazen break-in of B.C. pot shop02:19 | May 25, 2024
-
BC’s police watchdog investigates RCMP’s handling of a threat report made by Lumby woman who was killed four months later02:32 | May 24, 2024
-
Kelowna airport expansion project may lead to minor flight delays over the coming months02:12 | May 23, 2024
-
Daughter of Lumby homicide victim Tatjana Stefanski speaks out on her devastating loss.02:21 | May 22, 2024
-
Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet May 21, 202401:20 | May 21, 2024
-
The Okanagan bracing for the potential of an extremely dry summer season02:34 | May 17, 2024
-
Peachland Art Group prepares for annual showcase and sale02:07 | May 16, 2024
-
Construction industry says changes to noise bylaw in Kelowna will have adverse effect on home construction.02:28 | May 15, 2024
-
Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet, May 14, 202401:21 | May 14, 2024
-
Global Okanagan News at 5:30: May 11, 202421:24 | May 11, 2024
-
Farmers stage protest at grand opening of a section of rail trail in the North Okanagan.02:26 | May 10, 2024
-
Kelowna arts centre rental to church draws criticism02:57 | May 10, 2024
-
Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet May 6, 202401:30 | May 9, 2024
-
Former Ukrainian soldiers move to Kelowna in search of better life02:54 | May 1, 2024
-
Global Okanagan weather, April 30, 202404:05 | May 1, 2024
-
Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet, April 29, 202401:37 | April 30, 2024
-
SD23 looking at adding schools in Kelowna01:38 | April 29, 2024
-
Vernon man to run 31 consecutive marathons to enhance cancer care02:24 | April 25, 2024
-
Central Okanagan students become firefighters for a day01:46 | April 24, 2024
-
“It’s a massive hit,” Indications suggest 2021 tourism season took bigger hit than 2020.02:41 | October 14, 2021
-
Brush fire along McCurdy Road in Kelowna00:40 | June 14, 2024
-
Critical flood mitigation work gets underway in two Okanagan communities02:29 | June 13, 2024
-
A West Kelowna house labeled as a “problem home” by neighbours and police destroyed by fire02:24 | June 12, 2024
-
NFL player among coaches at football camp in Kelowna02:22 | June 11, 2024
-
Rash of serious crashes trigger calls for action02:51 | June 5, 2024
-
Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet, June 3, 202401:18 | June 4, 2024
-
Indoor go-kart track in Kelowna opens doors05:18 | June 1, 2024
-
Friends have identified the woman found deceased in a Vernon home as Kaylee Bannister.02:18 | May 31, 2024
-
Arrest and charge in killing of Tatjana Stefanski00:28 | May 31, 2024
-
Okanagan Fruit growers claim their own cooperative is keeping them in the dark over financial situation02:16 | May 29, 2024
-
Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet, May 27, 202401:29 | May 28, 2024
-
Kelowna firefighters battle blaze beside automotive shop00:21 | May 26, 2024
-
Caught on video: Brazen break-in of B.C. pot shop02:19 | May 25, 2024
-
BC’s police watchdog investigates RCMP’s handling of a threat report made by Lumby woman who was killed four months later02:32 | May 24, 2024
-
Kelowna airport expansion project may lead to minor flight delays over the coming months02:12 | May 23, 2024
-
Daughter of Lumby homicide victim Tatjana Stefanski speaks out on her devastating loss.02:21 | May 22, 2024
-
Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet May 21, 202401:20 | May 21, 2024
-
The Okanagan bracing for the potential of an extremely dry summer season02:34 | May 17, 2024
-
Peachland Art Group prepares for annual showcase and sale02:07 | May 16, 2024
-
Construction industry says changes to noise bylaw in Kelowna will have adverse effect on home construction.02:28 | May 15, 2024
-
Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet, May 14, 202401:21 | May 14, 2024
-
Global Okanagan News at 5:30: May 11, 202421:24 | May 11, 2024
-
Farmers stage protest at grand opening of a section of rail trail in the North Okanagan.02:26 | May 10, 2024
-
Kelowna arts centre rental to church draws criticism02:57 | May 10, 2024
-
Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet May 6, 202401:30 | May 9, 2024
-
Former Ukrainian soldiers move to Kelowna in search of better life02:54 | May 1, 2024
-
Global Okanagan weather, April 30, 202404:05 | May 1, 2024
-
Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet, April 29, 202401:37 | April 30, 2024
-
SD23 looking at adding schools in Kelowna01:38 | April 29, 2024
-
Vernon man to run 31 consecutive marathons to enhance cancer care02:24 | April 25, 2024
-
Central Okanagan students become firefighters for a day01:46 | April 24, 2024
“It’s a massive hit,” Indications suggest 2021 tourism season took bigger hit than 2020.
Description
October 14, 2021
One of the hardest hit sectors by far by the COVID-19 pandemic is tourism. And for regions like the Okanagan, which rely heavily on tourism dollars, the impact is significant. And now there are indications that the 2021 tourism season was hit even more than 2020. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, tourism officials are strategizing on ways to help the industry recover from some major losses.
National News
-
At least 10 dead, more injured in India after bus falls into ravine0:415 hours ago
-
Detroit water park shooting leaves at least 9 injured, including 8-year-old boy in critical condition1:416 hours ago
-
Trudeau says Russia must be held accountable for ‘element of genocide’ in taking Ukrainian children2:227 hours ago
-
Axe-wielding man with Molotov cocktail shot by police before Euro 2024 soccer game in Hamburg1:417 hours ago
-
Trudeau addresses foreign interference allegations, reports of Putin kidnapping Ukrainian children4:567 hours ago
-
LCBO strike: Workers vote overwhelmingly in favour of potential action0:348 hours ago
-
‘Drink beer instead of water’: Calgary mayor offers Father’s Day tips in lighthearted water main break update0:579 hours ago
-
Calgary water main break: Mayor Gondek praises locals for record low water consumption2:389 hours ago
-
Canada to continue diplomacy with alleged foreign interference actors: Joly8:5610 hours ago
-
Canada can no longer be ‘naive’ about the ‘real’ threats it faces: Chief of defence staff11:1010 hours ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
B.C. senior meets siblings for the first time thanks to genealogy test2:071 day ago
-
Grandson charged in killing of 90-year-old grandfather0:352 days ago
-
G7: World leaders clash on abortion as Pope Francis makes historic 1st appearance1:322 days ago
-
Edmonton Oilers fans disappointed with Game 3 loss1:292 days ago
-
Argentina senate approves Milei’s key economic reform bill with razor-thin margin2:343 days ago
-
Foreign interference: Singh ‘more disturbed’ after reading unredacted NSICOP report6:073 days ago
-
‘We’re not backing down’: Biden, Zelenskyy call 10-year security agreement a ‘reminder’ to Putin3:313 days ago
-
Greece heatwave: Elderly urged to seek refuge in cooling centres as temperatures soar3:163 days ago
-
5 people arrested in case of 20-year-old man killed at Quebec train station1:193 days ago
-
G7 leaders agree on US$50B loan for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets1:343 days ago
Sponsored Content
Trending
-
Great white shark stuns onlookers before washing up dead on N.S. beach0:378 months ago
-
Calgary water main break: Mayor Gondek praises locals for record low water consumption2:389 hours ago
-
Princess Kate to make 1st appearance in public since cancer diagnoses: ‘Wonderful, wonderful news!’3:222 days ago
-
Canada can no longer be ‘naive’ about the ‘real’ threats it faces: Chief of defence staff11:1010 hours ago
-
Automatic tax filing could see Canadians get billions in unclaimed benefits: PBO1:362 days ago
-
Calgary water main break: Mayor enacts local state of emergency amid repair extension3:491 day ago
-
Sexual assault survivors in Canadian military call for greater accountability2:021 day ago
-
RCMP make arrests in alleged migrant smuggling ring in Ontario1:331 week ago
-
Escape to Paris…Ontario! Experience the charms of Canada’s ‘prettiest little town’1:542 days ago
-
Parents, grandparents of missing 8-month-old arrested as search continues: Kentucky police1:143 days ago
Canada
-
Calgary water emergency: Repairs to crucial feeder main could take weeks, officials say2:011 day ago
-
Cricket tournament takes over Fredericton, N.B.1:461 day ago
-
3 of 5 pipe segments for water main break repairs already in Calgary, official says1:271 day ago
-
B.C. senior meets siblings for the first time thanks to genealogy test2:071 day ago
-
Calgary water main break: Residents ‘must do better’ or city may restrict use indoors, mayor warns2:042 days ago
-
Business Matters: Bank CEOs grilled in parliament over fossil fuel funding2:232 days ago
-
Canada promises more support for Ukraine by bolstering NATO’s eastern flank0:402 days ago
-
1 injured in assault with large stick at Burnaby’s Central Park0:312 days ago
-
Bear damages garage in Port Coquitlam2:292 days ago
-
Canada contributing $5B to G7 Ukraine aid1:312 days ago
U.S. News
-
Detroit water park shooting leaves at least 9 injured, including 8-year-old boy in critical condition1:416 hours ago
-
Arizona man arrested for plotting mass shooting against Black people at Atlanta concert: FBI1:591 day ago
-
Boeing discloses new problem with popular 787 Dreamliner jets2:122 days ago
-
‘Worst we’ve ever seen’: Flash flood watch extended in Florida1:432 days ago
-
Jailed U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich to stand trial in Russia on spy charges1:592 days ago
-
Biden won’t pardon son Hunter for gun crimes, supports jury’s decision0:213 days ago
-
Parents, grandparents of missing 8-month-old arrested as search continues: Kentucky police1:143 days ago
-
Blinken says some Hamas proposals ‘unworkable’ as work on Gaza ceasefire to continue1:084 days ago
-
Biden reiterates calls for assault weapon ban, stricter background checks, end of immunity for gun dealers2:265 days ago
-
Hero dog travels 4 miles to save owner who crashed car in Oregon0:405 days ago
Advertisement
World
-
At least 10 dead, more injured in India after bus falls into ravine0:415 hours ago
-
Trudeau says Russia must be held accountable for ‘element of genocide’ in taking Ukrainian children2:227 hours ago
-
Trudeau addresses foreign interference allegations, reports of Putin kidnapping Ukrainian children4:567 hours ago
-
Trudeau and Modi meet face-to-face at G7 summit4:149 hours ago
-
‘Necessary to defend freedom’: French protesters march against far-right in Paris2:001 day ago
-
Trudeau pressed about foreign interference at Ukraine Peace Summit5:331 day ago
-
Princess Kate makes 1st public appearance since cancer diagnosis at King Charles’ birthday event2:161 day ago
-
Question of how to end Ukraine war discussed at peace summit — without Russia2:062 days ago
-
Tensions escalate along Israel-Lebanon border2:012 days ago
-
Trudeau and Modi meet face to face at G7 amid diplomatic row1:502 days ago
Politics
-
Trudeau says Russia must be held accountable for ‘element of genocide’ in taking Ukrainian children2:227 hours ago
-
Trudeau and Modi meet face-to-face at G7 summit4:149 hours ago
-
Canada to continue diplomacy with alleged foreign interference actors: Joly8:5610 hours ago
-
Canada can no longer be ‘naive’ about the ‘real’ threats it faces: Chief of defence staff11:1010 hours ago
-
Metro Vancouver’s top bureaucrat makes more than $700K a year2:001 day ago
-
Global National: June 1522:061 day ago
-
‘Necessary to defend freedom’: French protesters march against far-right in Paris2:001 day ago
-
Metro Vancouver’s top bureaucrat makes more than $700K a year2:031 day ago
-
Tuxedo byelection expected to be tight0:592 days ago
-
Pre-election attack ad campaigns begin in B.C.4:212 days ago
Health and Wellness
-
Invasive meningococcal disease cases spiking in Manitoba, Ontario1:412 days ago
-
How to battle those seasonal allergies this summer4:392 days ago
-
Dengue fever is rising in Europe — What should Canadian travellers know?1:593 days ago
-
Infectious disease physicians issue bird flu guidance for Canada1:354 days ago
-
Health Matters: Celine Dion opens up about stiff person syndrome2:144 days ago
-
Neurologist explains chronic migraine triggers and treatment options4:174 days ago
-
Health Matters: Heart-health risks of Xylitol4:154 days ago
-
Tick season is now in full swing4:414 days ago
-
Ontario public health units report rise in whooping cough cases2:045 days ago
-
Health Matters: Screening for fatty liver4:525 days ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
Capital tax changes: Inheriting properties2:552 days ago
-
Health Matters: Study finds 5% of animal-tested therapies reach humans2:132 days ago
-
Councillors call for B.C. auditor general to investigate North Shore wastewater plant cost overruns2:082 days ago
-
Journalism Under Siege: Urgent issues facing the media industry4:284 days ago
-
University of Calgary civil engineering prof talks about ‘catastrophic’ feeder main break4:565 days ago
-
Victim families speak after Skibicki trial concludes2:095 days ago
-
Will the Oilers and F1 boost Canada’s economy? Where the impacts could be felt1:456 days ago
-
How do traffic slowdowns and congestion affect the economy?1:286 days ago
-
Federal government resists pressure to name MPs accused of helping foreign states1:431 week ago
News Bloopers
-
A dream come true for 7-year-old who got to make transit announcements0:455 days ago
-
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:054 weeks ago
-
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:248 months ago
-
Global Calgary weather anchor startled by surprise guest appearance0:2112 months ago
-
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0019 months ago
-
Global National anchor Farah Nasser swallows fly on-air0:1722 months ago
-
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5722 months ago
-
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1423 months ago
-
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1126 months ago
-
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3820 months ago