TOTA’s Commitments

Guided by the 10-Year Regional Tourism Strategy for the Thompson Okanagan, Embracing Our Potential, TOTA has made the following commitments in order to develop a successful year-round destination and an industry:

 

Stewardship

TOTA's Commitments
International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO)
International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO)

Ongoing monitoring and reporting of sustainable tourism indicators outlined in the UNWTO INSTO framework.

Thompson Okanagan Tourism Climate Action Plan
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Climate Action Plan

Series of strategies and initiatives to support the regional and global commitment to cut emissions in half by 2030 and reach Net Zero as soon as possible before 2050.

7 Affirmations for 7 Generations: Thompson Okanagan Regional Pledge
7 Affirmations for 7 Generations: Thompson Okanagan Regional Pledge

Recognize that decisions made today will have an impact for seven generations to come.

Take the Pledge

Glasgow Declaration - Climate Action in Tourism
Glasgow Declaration - Climate Action in Tourism

Deliver plans aligned with the pathways to cut tourism emissions in half over the next decade and reach Net Zero emissions as soon as possible before 2050.

Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency
Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency

Take purposeful action to reduce their carbon emissions as per the advice from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to cut global carbon emissions to 55% below 2017 levels by 2030.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Indigenous Reconciliation
Indigenous Reconciliation

Work towards truth and reconciliation by collaborating with Indigenous tourism companies in the Thompson Okanagan region and Indigenous Tourism British Columbia (ITBC).

Accessible Destination
Accessible Destination

Improve access and inclusion of Thompson Okanagan tourism services and experiences to provide travel for all.

Accessible Employment
Accessible Employment

Member of the Community of Accessible Employers, a network of change-driven BC business leaders who are champions for more accessible, inclusive workplaces.

Web Content Accessibility
Web Content Accessibility

Provide an inclusive digital content experience.