Articles tagged "Food, Wine & Tourism"
°ĶĄč·čĀķŠć partners with WeBC to empower women entrepreneurs in the beverage and construction industries
January 30, 2025
°ĶĄč·čĀķŠć (OC), OCās BC BTAC (BC Beverage Technology Access Centre) and WeBC (Womenās Enterprise Centre) know that when women entrepreneurs come together, their collective strength and innovation can transform industries.Recognizing this, the organizations have partnered to launch two new peer mentorship programs designed to empower women in the beverage and construction sectors as part of the Growing Women Entrepreneurs project. This initiative aims to increase opportunities for women entrepreneurs in the beve...
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Kelowna invited to apply for international designation as Canadaās first āCity of Gastronomyā
January 15, 2025
Kelownaās outstanding food and beverage culture and vibrant culinary scene could soon be part of a network of cities around the world celebrated for creativity and innovation.The City of Kelowna, in partnership with Tourism Kelowna and °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć, has accepted an invitation to apply for designation as Canadaās first UNESCO City of Gastronomy, a prestigious title that celebrates a cityās culinary heritage, food culture, and commitment to sustainable development. āKelownaās culinary scene is a testament to the passion...
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°ĶĄč·čĀķŠć partners with regional, provincial and national tourism organizations
November 22, 2024
Living and working in the Okanagan-Shuswap has its advantages, most notably a four-season playground featuring world-class tourism operations, wineries, craft breweries and incredible restaurants, along with abundant fruit and vegetables.°ĶĄč·čĀķŠć (OC) is building on its relationships with industry partners in the food, beverage and tourism sectors to enhance its programming, signing strategic partnership agreements with the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA), the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC), and Tour...
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Construction underway for new Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism
June 24, 2024
Construction will begin this summer on the new Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism on °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć's Kelowna campus, which will support B.C.Ķs tourism sector and help train people for in-demand jobs"B.C. is expecting 91,000 new job openings in tourism- and hospitality-related industries over the next decade, and the majority of these jobs will require some form post-secondary education or skills training." said Lisa Beare, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. ĶThis centre will equip students with the knowledge a...
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Set yourself apart in the tourism industry: benefits of our program
April 24, 2024
Choosing the right career path can be difficult, especially in todayās turbulent job market. With so many options, you may find it challenging to decide what you want to do and how to cultivate the necessary skills. The hospitality and tourism industry is one field that continues to grow, offering promising opportunities to dedicated individuals.If you're committed to making your mark in the tourism industry, building a solid foundation and learning unique skills are crucia...
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°ĶĄč·čĀķŠćCultivates event fosters local food, wine and tourism businesses
November 21, 2023
New event series kick-off hosts panel of local experts, facilitated by CBCās Sarah Penton.Youāve heard of the iconic Okanagan Champagne powder or our four-season playgrounds, but did you know the Okanagan is also leading the way in innovation in food and beverage and tourism?A new °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć event series, °ĶĄč·čĀķŠćCultivates, aims to celebrate and explore Okanaganās unique and exciting food, beverage and tourism industries with a kick-off event featuring local experts and a panel discussion hosted by CBC Radio West host, Sarah Pento...
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TOTA award remembers George Hanson, supports °ĶĄč·čĀķŠćviticulture student
November 8, 2021
Winemaker George Hanson, who passed away in February, was widely acknowledged for his efforts to grow the B.C. wine scene. A new award funded by the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) will commemorate his legacy, while helping a viticulture student at °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć to cultivate their future in the industry Hanson so dearly loved. TOTA has donated $1,500 to create the George Hanson Memorial Bursary, which will be open to students in the Collegeās Viticulture Certificate program starting in January. āWe are very please...
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°ĶĄč·čĀķŠćstudent wins completion grant as part of inaugural Tourism Management Diploma program
October 14, 2021
For one °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć student, embracing Tourism Management Diploma (TMD) studies at the Revelstoke Centre has truly paid off. Stephanie Sonsona has been named the recipient of the Revelstoke Accommodation Associationās completion grant for 2021, receiving $1,000 to support her education. She first began exploring post-secondary study options while in her home country of the Philippines, and was introduced to the TMD program through °ĶĄč·čĀķŠćās International Education department. She was drawn to the new tourism-focused...
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°ĶĄč·čĀķŠć hosts virtual info session on Tourism Management diploma program
May 25, 2020
Set at the foot of the picturesque Columbia Mountains and home to a growing array of four-season tourism operators and activities, where better to advance your career in the tourism industry than Revelstoke? On May 27, prospective students can attend a virtual information session to learn more about °ĶĄč·čĀķŠćās Tourism Management diploma. The program, which debuted last year, is set for a September start at the Collegeās Revelstoke Centre and combines hands-on learning in the tourism sector with applied business courses. ...
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Chefsā Table Society sets up Harry McWatters Scholarship Fund
February 13, 2020
A Canadian wine icon is honoured ā scholarship will fund deserving students for overseas studies When Canadian wine icon Harry McWatters passed suddenly last summer, the sense of loss that so many felt went well beyond his extensive personal relationships. At McWattersā service in Penticton, many of the 1,500 in attendance wondered just who might fill the void in the British Columbia wine industry which he helped invent, then cultivated for more than 40 years. āHarryās mentorship is rightly legendary,ā says Jonathan Rouse, Associ...
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°ĶĄč·čĀķŠćCulinary Arts debuts Indigenous-inspired feature menu for Dine Around
January 8, 2020
Infusions Restaurant at °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć will once again be a canāt miss stop for anyone looking to sip, savour and save as part of Dine Around Thompson Okanagan this month. °ĶĄč·čĀķŠćChefs-in-training and chef instructors have designed a menu that not only showcases Okanagan ingredients but also incorporates aspects of traditional Syilx-Okanagan culinary knowledge and practices. āThis year weāve added a selection of Indigenous fare, along with other daily features, to provide a culinary experience that is truly unique to the region,ā e...
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Students savour traditional flavours and practices on Indigenous Culinary Arts field trip
June 26, 2019
Salmon fillets roast on stakes over an open fire while roe bubbles up in a steaming pot of vegetable and fish soup nearby. These are signs of a finished and ready-to-eat meal, yet indicate the start of something special cooking here at °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć. On a field trip to the Westbank First Nation in May, OCās Indigenous Culinary Arts class had the opportunity to learn about the traditional Okanagan-Syilx style of cooking in a hands-on experience, hosted by Elders Pamela and Grouse Barnes. The gastronomic outing contained a variety...
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