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A total of 41 video posts showcased local food, vineyard views and of course, walks along the beach.
The social media campaign received over 430,000 impressions on Facebook and over 19,600 impressions on Instagram.
Based on its success, Travel Penticton submitted it to the 2019 BC Tourism Industry Awards for consideration. The team was notified this week that it had been selected as a top four finalist in the innovation category.
According to Travel Penticton executive director Thom Tischik, the campaign was all about giving visitors the confidence to come to Penticton, knowing their experience would not be affected by adverse conditions like smoke from forest fires.
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Award winners will be announced on Feb. 28 at an awards dinner in Vancouver, which members of the Travel Penticton team will be attending.
The other three finalists in the innovation category are the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association, Fishing BC and Tourism Nanaimo.
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