OTA (Oliver Tourism Association) Annual report to members and the public

Main Focus – Oliver Visitor’s Centre with nearly 13 thousand visitors in 2015 – 90 percent from Canada – most from locals and those from BC and Alberta.

OTA holds many events and helps by sponsoring others – Rose Revolution is the main Event of the year in cooperation with the Oliver and Osoyoos Winery Assocation.(others include: Pig Out, Freakin’ Farmer, Half Corked Marathon, Xmas Light Up, Sunshine Festival)

Next is a plan to cooperate with the SO Chamber of Commerce in the planning and management of the Festival of the Grape.

The tourism association is also busy with:

World Host Training
Branding – Wine Capital of Canada
Sister City relationships – Bandai and Chelan
New Vistors Guide
Bike and Hike trail maps
New: Wine Capital Art Extravaganza April 28 5-7pm on Main Street

New Executive: Gail Scott, Linda Bolton, Tony Munday, Beth Garrish, Carol Sheridan and Jill Lawson.