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Outlook Business/Tourism newsletter: Issue 8. This issue 10-17-05. Business
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Communities Conference - April 20-22, 2006 Destination Osoyoos is working with Community Futures Development Corporation, BC Rural Network, and Industry Canada to host a joint conference of the Rural Summit and BC Rural Network in Osoyoos from April 20 – 22, 2006. The theme of the conference is “Strengthening Links Between Rural Communities”. The conference will take place at the Sonora Community Centre. The attendance is expected to be around 150 – 200 people. Media In Town:
On the Thanksgiving weekend we hosted 10 Australian Tour Operators as part a 2 week tour through BC. This is an excellent market to attract to our community; we reassured them that we were a "must stop" on their way to-or-from the Coast and Rocky Mountains! The weather, lake, outdoor activities, nature, wineries were just some of the things we have to offer.
Thanks to many of the local businesses for their support including Nk"mip Cellars, Spirit Ridge Vineyard & Spa Resort, Holiday Inn and Campo Marina. Some interesting market research about Australian travelers to Canada:
| Destination Osoyoos Visitor Info Centre Tourism  Tourism Discovery Challenge
Congratulations to Dale Cadman, our full-time Visitor Information Councilor & Greyhound Service Rep, for winning September’s Tourism Discovery Challenge. Dale submitted his Discovery on Burrowing Owl Winery located on the Black Sage Road in Oliver. Dale selected this attractions from his recent experiences of visiting the winery with family and friends and was very impressed with what they offered for both locals and visitors to our community. Click here to read all about this attraction. Our library of Discovery Challenges are growing. Any one interested in learning more about these please feel free to visit the Visitors Centre and speak to any of our Counselors.
Wine Festival The Okanagan Wine Festival is gaining popularity year after year. This year from Sept 30-Oct 9 was the celebration of the Silver Anniversary - 25 years! As you can imagine a lot has happened in that time, our wines are some of the finest and competing in the international market. The Fall Wine Festival brings a lot of attention to the valley, people travel for long distances to attend this 10 day event which includes 100+ events from winemaker dinners, seminars, touring, tastings and grape stomping. At the Visitors Centre we were certainly kept busy with lots of inquiries from people coming to attend these special wine events and wanting to learn more about what our community has to offer. Despite the unseasonal cooler weather our visitors numbers were up by 7% during the festival. We look forward to more of these events happening on our community in the future. Visitor Info  HELP WANTED - Help give away warm winter clothing Please phone 495-7871 and | ||||
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