Registration includes the Welcome Reception, AGM, and Summit.
Registration for the AGM only is free.
Join the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Summit and welcome reception on Wednesday, October 23 and Thursday, October 24, 2024 in the beautiful North Okanagan community of Vernon, BC, on the unceded, traditional territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation.
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association 2024 AGM & Summit theme is “Now is the Time,” reflecting our focus on continuous preparation to ensure readiness of tourism professionals and businesses, which will ultimately elevate visitor experiences, strengthen businesses, and regenerate communities.
Now is the time to ready ourselves for all that lays ahead.
Event Schedule & Locations
Welcome Reception
October 23, 5-8 PM
AGM & Summit
October 24, 8:30 AM - 5 PM
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5:00PM-8:00PM
Join us for an evening of networking, learning, and reconnecting with industry members at the Welcome Reception.
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8 AM: Room opens
8:30 AM: AGM
10:00 AM: Break
10:30 AM: Summit Opening Remarks & Welcome
11:15 AM:
12:00 PM: Lunch
12:15 PM Lifestyle Speaker
1:00 PM:
2:15 PM: Break
2:30 PM:
3:45 PM: Break
4:00 PM:
4:30 PM: Closing Remarks
Why Attend the TOTA AGM & Summit? Because now is the time to...
Hear from emergency management about planning and preparedness
Talk about regional transportation opportunities
Rethink destination development planning
Ask hard questions and have difficult discussions
Collaborate to find solutions
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The AGM & Summit are open to all tourism stakeholders, including:
Tourism and hospitality leaders
Executives
Team members
Sustainability coordinators
Government
Not-for-profit organizations
Students
Anyone interested in sustainable tourism
Event Details
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TOTA has arranged for the following special room rates on October 23 and 24 at the Penticton Lakeside Resort:
2 Queens: $191-$207
King Guestrooms / Suites: $220-$322
Bookings must be made before October 9.
To reserve your room, call 1-800-663-9400 or emailing lakeside@rpbhotels.com and identifying yourself as a member of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association.
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Highway 97 North of Summerland is now open to single lane alternating traffic - Expect delays of up to 30 minutes and check for latest information on Drive BC.
Alternate highway routes include:
Hwy 5C west to Aspen Grove, Hwy 5A south to Princeton, Hwy 3 east to Penticton
Hwy 33 south to Rock Creek, Hwy west to Osoyoos, 97 north to Penticton
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Silent Auction
The silent auction is online and now open for bids. Check out the generous donations and score a gift for yourself or a loved one.
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Proceeds of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Summit will go towards future industry development events and the BC wildfire relief funds. To raise funds, TOTA is seeking items for the silent auction and offering sponsorship opportunities.
The benefits of donating a silent auction item include:
Increase brand recognition
Showcase a product or service
Drive traffic to your website and product webpage
Be part of supporting the future of tourism in the Thompson Okanagan
And more
Sponsors
We are grateful to our sponsors for supporting the future of tourism.
To inquire about sponsorship opportunities for this event and future TOTA events, contact Kavan Kumar, Industry Relations & Stewardship Specialist at Kavan@TOTABC.com.
Destination Sponsors
Corporate Sponsors
Break Sponsors
Exhibitor Sponsors
Transportation Sponsor
Welcome Reception Sponsors
Contact Us
For questions, feel free to contact the event team at Summit@TOTABC.com.