Mayor proclaims National Tourism Week

Posted by Osoyoos Times | May 31, 2017 | News | 0

Joined by staff of Destination Osoyoos, Mayor Sue McKortoff last week proclaimed the week of May 28 to June 3 as "National Tourism Week" in Osoyoos. The event recognizes the importance of tourism as a growing economic driver providing employment for many. In 2016, B.C. marked a record-breaking year with more than 5.5 million international visitors, up 12.3 per cent over 2015. Behind McKortoff are (from left) Kelsey Loura (visitor services), Liz Dryer (project manager), Kelley Glazer (executive director) and Kelsey Archibald (visitor services and communications). (Richard McGuire photo)

Joined by staff of Destination Osoyoos, Mayor Sue McKortoff last week proclaimed the week of May 28 to June 3 as “National Tourism Week” in Osoyoos. The event recognizes the importance of tourism as a growing economic driver providing employment for many. In 2016, B.C. marked a record-breaking year with more than 5.5 million international visitors, up 12.3 per cent over 2015. Behind McKortoff are (from left) Kelsey Loura (visitor services), Liz Dryer (project manager), Kelley Glazer (executive director) and Kelsey Archibald (visitor services and communications). (Richard McGuire photo)