Travel Penticton is working hard to correct the impression that fires burning throughout B.C. are affecting tourism prospects in Penticton.

91裸聊视频淧enticton and the Okanagan in general, excepting the quick spot fire, has been in excellent shape,91裸聊视频� said Thom Tischik, executive director of Travel Penticton, adding that he has heard of hotel cancellations throughout the South Okanagan and lower volumes at area attractions.

Jessica Dolan, general manager of the Ramada Penticton, said dealing with the perception is a problem.

91裸聊视频淭hey call and wonder 91裸聊视频榠s everything on fire?91裸聊视频�,91裸聊视频� said Dolan. Other than the recent smoky days, it has been clear weather.

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Tischik said he has heard from other accommodators that some cancellations are being filled by new visitors, and says people shouldn91裸聊视频檛 waste the chance for a last-minute trip to the South Okanagan.

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Part of the 91裸聊视频淪till Happening91裸聊视频� campaign is driven by marketing manager Austin Weaver, who has been out and about, recording experiences from mountain biking and pizza making to rock climbing, and sharing it with the world on social media.

91裸聊视频淲e reviewed the figures for engagement on our Facebook posts for June and July and they are up more than 300 per cent over the same time last year,91裸聊视频� said Tischik.

Tischik wants everyone to join in and spread the word with Travel Penticton91裸聊视频檚 trio of hashtags: #penticton, #stillhappening and #visitpenticton

91裸聊视频淭hose people that are experiencing the Okanagan, get it out there on social media that they91裸聊视频檙e having a great time,91裸聊视频� said Tischik adding that he wants to make sure people are aware there is still lots of fun activities, like , which gets underway Aug. 9.

91裸聊视频淭hat91裸聊视频檚 going to be a significant event. I think that is the fortunate thing in Penticton is that we have events almost every weekend and spill over into the midweeks. That is a great way to keep people motivated to come here,91裸聊视频� said Tischik, also mentioning the , which is estimated to bring nearly 10,000 athletes and supporters to Penticton.

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