DMO Assistance | Kelowna Meeting Planning Resources

Planning an event in Kelowna? We’re here to make it easy. Our team offers local expertise, personalized support, and insider connections to help you find the perfect venue, trusted suppliers, and memorable moments that truly reflect our region. Whether it’s a lakeside retreat, a dynamic conference, or a creative team getaway, we’re your go-to partner for planning with confidence—and a touch of Okanagan magic.

How We Can Help

Tourism Kelowna is here to help make your planning easier. Below are a few of the services that we provide:

RFP Distribution. Let us distribute your request for proposal (RFP) to the appropriate hotels and venues here in Kelowna. We are also happy to create an RFP for you to save you time.
Familiarization Tours. Let us help you get more familiar with Kelowna. Tourism Kelowna will plan and host your visit to our city. If you are interested, please complete our FAM request form.
Event Promotional Tools
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Visitor Information onsite. Contact us to find out more about having our knowledgeable travel counsellors at your event.

Kelowna is the Perfect Fit for your next Meeting or Event

Contact Us

Julia Garner, CMP

Business Development

250.861.1515 ext. 217

julia@tourismkelowna.com

Contact Julia to: Arrange a FAM tour or site inspection, discuss logistics for trade show attendance and industry events, request and/or order promotional materials and collateral for your conference or event.

Nicolle Gomez de Sousa

Director of Business Development

587.716.5599

nicolle@tourismkelowna.com

Contact Nicolle to: Participate in familiarization tours for Western Canada & USA meeting planners, receive bid preparation assistance for planners, and receive hosting consultation for Western Canada & USA planners.

Vanessa Osborne

Business Development, Sales Manager

416.717.0009

vanessa@tourismkelowna.com

Contact Vanessa to: Participate in familiarization tours for Eastern Canada & USA meeting planners, receive bid preparation assistance for planners, and receive hosting consultation for Eastern Canada & USA planners.