It’s time to celebrate Vernon as a getaway destination.
National Tourism Week runs from Sunday, May 29 to June 4.
“We welcome visitors from around the world to Vernon. Our community is home to more 300 tourism businesses that offer authentic experiences in Greater Vernon,” said Mayor Akbal Mund.
“Tourism Vernon works hard to increase Vernon as a desirable destination by promoting and actively drives traffic to our tourism partners.”
In 2015, the Vernon Visitor Information Centre assisted 18,039 visitors and Tourism Vernon grew the hotel room tax by 15.1 per cent.
Efforts were focused on increasing visitation during our shoulder season periods in the spring and fall. The economic impact to Vernon is about $192.6 million.
Mund will recognize the achievements of tourism operators, employees, destination marketing organizations and other stakeholders by personally welcoming guests to the Vernon Visitor Information Centre Monday, May 30 from 3 to 6 p.m.
