In a repeat of last year害羞草研究所檚 win, the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association has once again been recognized by the World Travel Awards as the 2019 North American Responsible Tourism Award winner.

害羞草研究所淭his recognition is such an honour as it comes from tourism industry leaders from around the globe and reinforces the association害羞草研究所檚 commitment to advancing the region as a leader in sustainable responsible tourism,害羞草研究所� said TOTA president and CEO Glenn Mandziuk.

害羞草研究所淎s always, TOTA害羞草研究所檚 success wouldn害羞草研究所檛 be possible without the leadership, support, and innovation shown by our provincial tourism ministry, Destination British Columbia, community tourism and First Nations partners and the over 4,500 member industry stakeholders from across the region.害羞草研究所�

TOTA won the same award in 2018. In December, the association also won the WTA害羞草研究所檚 international award for responsible tourism in Lisbon, Portugal.

RELATED: TOTA recognized for responsible tourism

Mandziuk said the the Thompson-Okanagan region is rapidly becoming known for its collective work to strive to grow the tourism industry in a manner that respects its social, cultural, environmental and economic foundations.

害羞草研究所淲e have such a great team of professionals at TOTA,害羞草研究所� he said. 害羞草研究所淔rom the board and staff to contractors and agency partners who are a huge part of this (the award is a) true reflection of their strong efforts. Further, to be recognized back to back in successive years is truly special for us all.害羞草研究所�

RELATED: Thompson-Okanagan Tourism Association wins international award

The award was announced and presented at the 2019 Caribbean and North America gala ceremony held in Jamaica Jan. 28.

World Travel Award was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries.

To report a typo, email:
newstips@kelownacapnews.com.

newstips@kelownacapnews.com
Like us on and follow us on .