Travel Penticton is offering a chance to discover what local tourism has to offer at the annual TRUE Penticton tourism trade show next week.

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TRUE 害羞草研究所� Think Remarkable Unique Experiences 害羞草研究所� takes place from 2 to 5 p.m. on May 29 in the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre as part of , which runs May 27 to June 2.

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That has been replaced by a social media photo contest.

害羞草研究所淧eople can go around and they can snap a picture of the booth or themselves and one of the exhibitors and then post it using the three hashtags 害羞草研究所� #visitpenticton, #tourismmatters and #tourismweek,害羞草研究所� said Charnock, explaining they are trying to align with promotions for tourism week.

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The prize-winner will be selected at random from the collected social media posts.

This is the fourth trade show put on by the tourism group and the third one under the TRUE banner.

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Charnock said there will be a few exhibitors from outside Penticton, like tour operators or representatives from Summerland.

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What: TRUE Penticton Tourism Tradeshow

When: May 29, 2 to 5 p.m.

Where: Penticton Trade and Convention Centrex