Spa and Wellness product grows!
Health and wellness programs are responding to growing consumer demands for more information on this growth market. Check out the new CTC special analysis in our member's room.
username: TOTA
password: lifeisgood!
Recruiting troubles?
A recent survey found that 41% of B.C. tourism employers have trouble recruiting qualified, experienced employees. A solution may be B.C.’s only tourism specific job board. Here you'll find more information and the provinces' two most difficult positions to recruit. Check it out at: www.go2hr.ca
We welcome our new TOTA members:
Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce
Best Western Villager Motor Inn
Cache Creek Chamber of Commerce
Dee Lake Wilderness Resort
English Bay College
McAbee Fossil Beds
Shuswap Association of Writers
Thom & Associates
Old Player becomes new member
A long time player in the region has become one of the newest members of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism A ssociation. Please go to our member’s room for more information on Wells Gray Tours and their quest to build their network of local contacts.
2020 Vision – Focusing Beyond the Games
This inspiring event sponsored by the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce will be held in Kamloops on September 16 and 17, 2005 and focuses on providing substantive information and working tools for business, people, volunteers and community leaders. This will enable them to maximize economic benefits and personal growth experiences the 2010 Olympics will offer. For more information, please go to our member's room .
2006 Golf and Travel Guides Sales Begin!
Sales for advertising in our 2006 Golf Guide and 2006 Travel Guide commence in September for publication in January 2006. Advertisers should contact our Marketing Department at 250-860-5999.
|
 |
 Greetings from CEO Deanna Rainey
While everyone in the Thompson Okanagan was gearing up for a great summer, I was packing sweaters and winter jackets to visit Sydney Australia, to attend Tourism B.C.’s “BC Downunder” trade mission. This is the most organized and effective event I have attended, and once again major kudos to Tourism B.C.’s Geoff Sturgeon, Joanne Motta, and Cindy Gobin. Over 150 Canadian Specialist Travel Agents met with us on the first day, followed by 20 plus major tour operators from across Australia and New Zealand.
On Canada Day, T.B.C. and Canadian Tourism Commission's Donna Brinkhaus put on a wonderful event and luncheon for the nation’s top travel writers. We were able to touch every aspect of the travel industry – wholesale, retail and media – and have top level attendees with standing room only.
Thanks again to everyone who put together this great event! Here’s to a great summer for all TOTA members, and keep watching….as our programs grow, so shall our team! We’ll be sending you some major announcements shortly. I look forward to seeing all of you at the TOTA Golf Tournament at Sun Rivers on Thursday, September 1, 2005.
|
|
 TOTA Welcomes Bell
TOTA is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Bell Canada as an exclusive wireless partner providing wireless voice and data plans to all TOTA members and employees.
Bell has designed two special plans exclusively for TOTA members : one for average usage needs and one for higher minute users. Both these plans include message centre (voicemail), call waiting, conference calling, plus much more. TOTA members also receive discounted rates on BlackBerry and data plans.
Bell offers TOTA members a full range of wireless phones, BlackBerrys, integrated devices and great rate plans with features to fit your professional and personal needs. Bell's cellular coverage area is the most comprehensive in the country serving over 95 percent of the population.
For more information about the special TOTA member plans, please contact your local Bell store and quote Reference #103573964. Be sure to ask about special bonus promotions too!
|
|
TOTA Staff Changes
Introducing Gary Aldus, Sales and Marketing Coordinator . Gary’s feet are running as he dives into the Sales and Marketing Coordinator position at TOTA’s Kamloops office. Gary is ecstatic to join the TOTA team after several years close to the industry that included Sun Peaks Resort, Lake City Casinos and TV 7 Broadcasting in Kamloops. He has excellent knowledge of the many diverse tourism products the region has to offer and is absolutely confident that the next 10 years will see many new people beating a path to the region’s tourism doors. Please don’t hesitate to contact Gary about any aspect of marketing your business. If you’re in the neighbourhood drop in or you can reach him at our Kamloops office at (250) 377-4383 or by email at galdus@totabc.com.
 Introducing Monica Dickinson, Communities Programs Manager . The TOTA Management Committee is pleased to announce that effective August 1, 2005 Monica Dickinson will be stepping into the Communities Programs Manager position. This new position has been created in recognition of the increased opportunities for the region’s communities leading up to 2010 and the increase in funding from Tourism B.C.’s Community Foundations regional marketing initiatives. This new role is a great fit for Monica who’s been with TOTA over 4 years in the Sales and Marketing Coordinator capacity and has played a key support role in every aspect of the organization. Monica is eager to meet with communities and their representatives and looks forward to developing new initiatives with TOTA communities. Please feel free to contact Monica in the Kamloops office at (250) 377-4383 or by email at mdickinson@totabc.com
TOTA 6th Annual Golf Tournament 
We want to see you here!! The TOTA 6th Annual Golf Tournament will be held at Sun Rivers Golf Resort in Kamloops and is approaching extremely fast! The tournament is a fabulous opportunity to network with other members, industry partners, TOTA sponsors as well as meet first hand many of the tourism players responsible for promoting the region. Come on out Thursday, September 1, 2005 in Kamloops and remember for you novice players or even first-timers, this event does not require experience or skill but just a positive attitude! For those of you who have not visited Sun Rivers Golf Resort, this is a stunning location over looking Kamloops in an entirely different direction. There is still time to register but you must do it soon! The final day for registration is August 24th as there is limited space. We also invite you to participate in a prize donation and we thank you in advance for your generosity. If you have any questions regarding the TOTA Golf Tournament or donating a prize, please contact Monica Dickinson or Gary Aldus at (250) 377-4383 or via e-mail at mdickinson@totabc.com or galdus@totabc.com
|
|
|
