Meet In Penticton Convention Bureau

06/05/2024

It's another busy month at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre (PTCC)! This week, welcoming the Educational Facility Managers Association of BC Conference, AGM & Trade Show.

And heads up fans of , have you got your tickets to the Okanagan Wine Festivals' BC Top 50 Grand Tasting on Friday?
INFO: https://www.thewinefestivals.com/events/index/

05/28/2024

Amazing news for the City of Penticton - Municipality!

05/23/2024

Join your fellow meeting planners and event professionals for some in-real-life social networking on Tuesday, May 29th -- 4pm to 7pm -- at District Wine Village.

Registration is free:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/omec-may-event-tickets-906355452557?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1

05/08/2024

We were happy to share knowledge about the impact of the MICE industry this week at the British Columbia Economic Development Association - BCEDA's 2024 Summit.

Missed it? Learn more about our Outside the Box BC collaboration with Tourism Nanaimo and Tourism Kamloops here:
https://www.outsidetheboxbc.ca/

05/07/2024

Puzzled about MICE?

We're getting ready to answer questions at the British Columbia Economic Development Association - BCEDA conference with the team from Outside the Box BC: https://www.outsidetheboxbc.ca/

05/02/2024

Sharing this important info from the City of Penticton - Municipality.

More info here: https://www.penticton.ca/city-hall/news-alerts/stand-together-may-5-mmiwg2s-awareness

In a day dedicated to unity, remembrance, and raising awareness, Penticton Indian Band, Ooknakane Friendship Centre, the South Okanagan Similkameen Metis Association, the Okanagan Nation Alliance and the City of Penticton extend an invitation to the community for a dual event on May 5th, 2024, focus...

05/02/2024

So many great events and gatherings coming to the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre (PTCC) this month!

04/29/2024

Great news! 👏 Pacific Coastal Airlines!

Read the press release here: https://www.pacificcoastal.com/pacific-coastal-airlines-expands-service-between-vancouver-and-penticton-for-spring-and-summer-2024/

In case you missed our previous posts, here's the official announcement from Pacific Coastal Airlines about expanding services between Penticton & Vancouver.

This means flights between the two cities 2 and even 3 times daily!

https://www.pacificcoastal.com/pacific-coastal-airlines-expands-service-between-vancouver-and-penticton-for-spring-and-summer-2024/

04/24/2024

Happening this weekend at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre (PTCC) ➡️ quilts!

INFO: https://canadianquilter.com/event/2024-quilt-show/

04/19/2024

Save the date for this collaboration!

Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening of Networking and Fun! Members of the Penticton Chamber, South Okanagan Chamber and Similkameen Country we invite to a one-of-a-kind Business after Business networking mixer, brought to you by Amuzing Fun Rentals , Paradox Event Co. and St Andrews By The Lake Golf Resort - Penticton, BC.

Get ready for an exciting collaboration that combines professional networking with outdoor fun and entertainment, creating the perfect atmosphere for building connections and fostering new opportunities.

📅Thursday, May 23
🕔5-8pm
📍 St. Andrews By the Lake (111 St. Andrews Drive, Kaleden)
🎫 Register Online PENTICTON.ORG/EVENTS
Chamber Members $10 | Future Members $25

04/08/2024

We had a great time this weekend at the very busy 7th Annual TRUE Penticton Tourism Expo with the team from Visit Penticton, connecting with our partners and chatting with guests checking out everything Penticton has to offer for visitors, locals, and anyone interested in bringing their event, conference, or trade show home to !

Took a little tour of the Grape Savvy Wine Tours trolley, always a fun activity or incentive for delegates.

04/04/2024

We're counting down to on April 11th ... that's Global Meetings Industry Day.

❓️Did you know?

ℹ️ Canadian business events have an economic impact across the country of $47 BILLION according to Meetings Mean Business Canada?

Stay tuned for more fun facts!

04/01/2024

Planning to meet in Penticton soon? Whether you're coming to see friends, family, or colleagues, we're always happy to share special savings from Pacific Coastal Airlines!

03/26/2024

So many amazing events and collaborations happening until the end of the month in Penticton at the Ignite the Arts Festival.

INFO ⬇️

The Ignite the Arts Festival is a nine day celebration of art and culture kicking off on Saturday, March 25, 2023 and running through to Sunday, April 2, 2023.

03/21/2024

Penticton is a perfect place to gather with friends, family, and colleagues. As we welcome spring, we invite you to explore the many ways you can in this stunning part of the Okanagan.

One of only two cities in the world that straddles the shores of two lakes, the City of Penticton - Municipality is home to culinary adventures paired with and local , a plethora of year-round outdoor activities, an eclectic arts scene, and a vibrant downtown ... all rooted in a deep history of agriculture and Indigenous traditions.

Learn more about our economical and inviting amenities for events, conferences, trade shows, incentives, meetings and more at: https://meetinpenticton.com/

Visit Penticton | Visit South Okanagan | Penticton Chamber of Commerce | Downtown Penticton | Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association

03/21/2024

Great afternoon of networking at the Start Here Penticton Job Fair today!

Congrats Start Here Penticton, City of Penticton - Municipality, WorkBC, Penticton Chamber of Commerce.

03/13/2024

It's going to be a packed season in the City of Penticton - Municipality!

03/10/2024

Who else is going to need some extra caffeine this week with the time change?

Head to The Cannery Trade Centre and grab a cup at One14 Coffee Co. ... and maybe a treat from Hey Lolly?

03/04/2024

Welcome Canadian Sport School Hockey League to the City of Penticton - Municipality to !

The CSSHL (Canadian Sport School Hockey League) Western Championships starts TODAY! 🏒

The tournament will see 96 teams from BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Idaho and Washington play 157 of the 163 games at the Okanagan Hockey Training Centre, Memorial Arena and South Okanagan Events Centre.

🎫 | $27.50* day pass; $70* for a full tournament pass. Admission for spectators 18 years of age and younger is FREE! Get your tix here: https://bit.ly/CSSHL24

*Additional fees apply.

03/03/2024

Busy month at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre (PTCC)!

Details: https://www.pentictonconventioncentre.com/events/month/March/2024

02/26/2024

Coming to the 2024 BC Economic Summit: Transforming Industries, Empowering Communities, presented by the British Columbia Economic Development Association - BCEDA in May? We are pleased to be a friend of the BCEDA alongside Pacific Coastal Airlines: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/Summit24/sponsors

And don't forget to get your award nominations in by March 15th! Info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5KoLKZI0Ug

Call for nominations is now open! Nominate your BC economic development programs, partnerships, economic reconciliation endeavors, and marketing campaigns to...

02/21/2024

Who's already getting excited for IRONMAN Canada?

02/10/2024

What a fantastic idea! 🐲

02/08/2024

We're past the halfway mark at ... the Experience BC aisle was busy, and we were happy to chat with event and conference planners about Outside the Box BC with our partners Tourism Nanaimo and Meet In Kamloops:
https://outsidetheboxbc.ca/

02/07/2024

We ... are ... HERE. Continuing at the REVEAL SOCIAL at Ottawa's CRAFT Beer Market with 300 of our closest friends! 😉 A great day of networking and connecting, topped off by a great evening of socializing together.

02/06/2024

Day one of Ottawa Meet Week at Destination Direct Canada ... DONE!

A full day of greeting event and meeting planners, sharing everything that offers as a conference destination. Still much more to do here in our nation's capital!

12/13/2023

All fabulous places for a gathering!

Did Robert Frost enjoy Mexican cuisine? With a wooden sign indicating “tacos” to the left and “no tacos” to the right, the question springs to mind as I take the path much more travelled by and end up at Cantina Muskoka. Set atop a granite ridge overlooking the Muskoka BeerSpa, the mural-bed...

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