📬Have you read the latest edition of the TOTA Newsletter? In this issue: 🎓: TOTA Training Centre Updates 💻: Take the Tourism Climate Adaptation & Environmental Sustainability Survey ⭐:The Winter Wonderland of Canada’s Thompson Okanagan Read more at hubs.ly/Q033RBf10

Calling all BC tourism businesses! 🌱 Join the first-ever province-wide Tourism Climate Adaptation & Environmental Sustainability Business Survey and help guide the path forward. We want to hear from you—click here to take part! hubs.ly/Q033zbCS0

🏕️🧗 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 hubs.ly/Q033bgFh0

🖥️ Join DBC on January 22, 2025, for a one-hour workshop focused on government partnerships within the context of climate resiliency. Learn more at hubs.ly/Q0339QWG0

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. 🌎🌱 Learn more at hubs.ly/Q033bk0R0

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 hubs.ly/Q030hbfL0 for event information and updates. See you all next year!

☃️🎁🎉Happy 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. hubs.ly/Q030dJQG0

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 hubs.ly/Q02-YBfs0

A study of this summer's Inter-Community Transportation Survey results, including the methodology, findings, and recommendations, is available to download. Read more at hubs.ly/Q02ZQ3kK0

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 “Spark” Mentorships & Grants Programvisit hubs.ly/Q02ZKT700

📬Have you read the latest edition of the TOTA Newsletter? In this issue: 🎉: 2024 Summit & AGM Recap 💻: Register for the Inter-Community Transportation Event ⭐: Rainforest to Rockies: The Best Way to See Canada Read more at hubs.ly/Q02Y4N480

🖥️Join 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: hubs.ly/Q02Y12sR0 #ThompsonOkanagan #TOTABCNews #ExploreBC

🌎🌱Predator 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 bit.ly/3Z3I9NB

Destination Canada’s Business Events website now features an interactive map of incentive experiences across Canada. Explore the new interactive map at hubs.ly/Q02SCz5V0

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 bit.ly/3NiPuC7

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 bit.ly/4eMhdH4

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 bit.ly/3ZSoYXG

📬Have you read the latest edition of the TOTA Newsletter? In this issue: 📨: Business Newsletter Feature Available to Silent Auction Donors 💻: Check out the Thompson Okanagan TikTok Account ⭐: Explore the Similkameen with Local Escapes Read more at bit.ly/3XWgMD8

💌 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 hubs.ly/Q02Q-9310

📣 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 hubs.ly/Q02Q-4ld0