Member Events & Development
Member Events, Workshops, Training & Certifications
You must be a current Travel Penticton member, in good standing, in order to participate in, or receive funding, for any of our member events, workshops, training, or other programs or certifications.
TRUE Penticton Experience Market
SUNDAY APRIL 19, 2026 – 10AM – 3:00PM
Penticton’s unique adventures, experiences and attractions!
Showcase Your Business at the 9th Annual TRUE Penticton Experiences Market!
This lively industry event is your chance to shine—share what’s new and exciting about your business with hundreds of locals, tourists, and tourism professionals. Connect with other industry leaders, build valuable relationships, and make sure your business stays top of mind this season.
We’re inspiring everyone to Think about the Remarkable, Unique Experiences that Penticton and the surrounding area have to offer. The TRUE Penticton Experiences Market is the perfect place for you and your team to:
- Refresh your local knowledge to share with clients, guests, and visitors.
- Generate buzz about your business.
- Boost local bookings for the 2026 season.
This exclusive opportunity to exhibit is available only to Travel Penticton Members, giving you the chance to stand out among the region’s top tourism businesses and partners.
Don’t miss out—secure your exhibitor spot today and be part of Penticton’s most exciting tourism event!
REGISTER NOW HERE – EARLY BIRD PRICING IN EFFECT UNTIL JAN 31, 2026
Okanagan Creation Story and Okanagan Protocols Sessions
Anona Kampe of the Penticton Indian Band will be presenting an Okanagan Creation Story and Okanagan Protocols Session and we’d like to extend an invitation to our members to attend this session for free.
These protocols are important for us to learn and understand as we move forward in relationship building, business and in general with Indigenous Peoples.
Anona’s traditional name is sknir̓mn, which translates to Buttercup. She is a singer, drum carrier, beadworker, storyteller, dancer, teacher, harvester, disciplinarian, knowledge keeper, future Elder in training, water protector and a woman who follows Okanagan protocols.
When: Fall Session 2025 – DETAILS TBD
Travel Penticton is offering spots in the Okanagan Creation Story and Okanagan Protocols Session to our members for FREE (Regular cost is $40.00 per person). *No shows will be charged for full amount of the session.* There is a limited number of spots available for the Okanagan Creation Story and Okanagan Protocols Sessions, so contact us today to reserve your spot for the next session date. As the class size is limited, we are also limiting the FREE spots to 2 persons per member business.
For more information and upcoming session dates, contact Alice Simpson, Visitor & Member Services Coordinator,
St. John Ambulance First Aid Training and Certification
2026 FALL SESSION – ALL SPOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED
St. John Ambulance has been ensuring the health, safety and quality of life for Canadians for over 135 years. St. John Ambulance offers the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art first aid and CPR training programs.
Travel Penticton is offering our members a limited number of FREE spots for the Emergency First Aid for Industry (Regular cost is $120.00 per person). *No shows will be charged for full amount of the course.*
Students are required to bring or purchase a CPR Pocket Mask for use during the course. This product can be purchased at the branch on the morning of the class. The cost for the mask is $14.55 including tax and members will be responsible for this purchase. This course meets the CSA standards for Basic First Aid.
The Emergency First Aid for industry certification course has been developed from the St. John Ambulance First Aid and CPR program. This is a one-day (8 hour) in-class course.
This course is WorkSafeBC approved and meets first aid requirements for Basic First Aid. Upon successful completion, candidates will be issued a St. John Ambulance Basic First Aide (Emergency) certificate.
When: Next training date Nov 20th, 2025 8:30am*-4:30pm at St. John Ambulance (*must arrive by 8:15am)
There is a limited number of spots available for this course, please contact us today to reserve your spot. As the class size is limited, we are also limiting the FREE spots to 1 person per member business. If space allows, you are able to pay for additional spots if you wish to send more than 1 person.
For more information and upcoming course dates, or to reserve your spot for the next course, contact Ginger Budinski, Member Services & Events Coordinator, [chimera_framework_email_protect user_name=”membership” domain_name=”visitpenticton.com”
go2HR 
- Regional HR Advisory Services – 1:1 Employer advice, guidance and support to help meet the specific needs of your business and employees in the Thompson Okanagan region. Book a free consultation
- Health & Safety Advisory Services – Advice and insights on topics like joint health & safety committees, psychological health & safety, first aid, bullying, training, and much more – all at no cost. Book a free consultation
- Training – SuperHost, Health & Safety, Food Safety, EDI and more!
- Workplace Mental Health – Free resources, training & support for employees, supervisors and managers
- go2HR Job Board – The only job board in BC that is focused solely on tourism and hospitality jobs
Exclusive Shipping Rates with Freightcom
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Their platform is free with no sign-up fees or volume commitments. Freightcom partners with thousands of Canadian businesses to streamline their shipping processes, ad provide top solutions for LTL, Courier, eCommerce, Warehousing, and Fulfillment.
Travel Penticton members receive access to exclusive, discounted shipping rates. Sign up for your free Freightcom account and get exclusive discounted rates on the best shipping services from coast-to-coast. Please note that alcohol cannot be shipped with the national carriers.
Freightcom gives you:
- Discounted Rates on More Lanes
- From LTL to Parcel, Across Canada to Cross-Border and more!
- Access to Trusted Carriers
- Ship with the most reputable names in the industry for less!
- eCommerce Functionality
- Webstore integration and fulfillment tools with our ClickShip eCommerce solution!
- Easy-to-Use Shipping Management
- Handle booking, tracking, invoicing, and more all in one place!
- Residential Service Options
- Including free parcel pickup and easy-to-book residential LTL!
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- You only ever pay for the shipments you book, no matter the size or volume!
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Biosphere Sustainability Accreditation
Many tourism businesses in Penticton and the South Okanagan have made the commitment to become a Biosphere Committed company, including Travel Penticton, and demonstrate their own pledge to incorporate sustainable practices within their business.
Biosphere is a Responsible Tourism System (RTS) certified by the Responsible Tourism Institute (RTI), an international accreditation body that maintains a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), is affiliated to the World Tourism Organization (WTO), and is a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).
The system is aligned with the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) and the Paris COP21 Accord to fight Climate Change. It is also aligned with the requisites and recommendations for certification of the World Charter on Sustainable Tourism +20.
The system offers a holistic approach to sustainability in which all distinctions associated with different aspects of sustainability (corporate social responsibility, service quality, environmental management, etc.) are integrated.
Click here for more information on Biosphere Sustainability Accreditation.