The Thompson Okanagan Region and the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association is fortunate to have been recognized internationally for the work we have been doing in sustainable tourism management and development.
On November 2, 2017, we were officially accredited as the first destination in the Americas to have successfully achieved the Sustainable Tourism Destination Certification from the Responsible Tourism Institute.
Designations + Certifications
The UNWTO supports destination management organizations in strengthening three key areas of work: Strategic Leadership, Effective Execution, and Efficient Governance. TOTA earned this certification in 2020.
The TOTA office is Sustainable Tourism GOLD certified by Sustainable Tourism 2030, a division of GreenStep Solutions.
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association
Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) accredited organization | Destinations International
Awards
The Thompson Okanagan was recognized as a Sustainable Top 100 Global Destination and 2nd in the Americas in 2018.
Winner • Innovation Award • BC Tourism Industry Conference Awards • Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) •2019
Affiliations
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association is proud to be an Affiliate Member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
INSTO works towards continuous improvement of sustainability and resilience in the tourism sector by monitoring tourism performance and impacts. TOTA has been a member since 2019.
Thompson Okanagan Region
Biosphere Certified Gold Destination, 2018 - present | Biosphere Tourism