22 | TOURISMKELOWNA.COM Engagement: Guests interact, shop and network in a dynamic setting. Sustainability: Local sourcing reduces shipping, packaging and environmental impact. Personalization: Guests select items meaningful to them. Community Impact: Directly supports Okanagan artisans and small businesses. CURATED WITH CARE The Kelowna Visitor Centre team creates thoughtfully curated gifting collections tailored to each client’s budget, audience and demographic. Among the favourites: sustainability-focused packages, featuring eco-conscious vendors such as Sondr, Rad Jamz, Rad Relish and Cabin5, and culinary-inspired collections with aprons, cutting boards, cookbooks and locally crafted gourmet goods. Custom branding can extend to items such as tote bags, wine labels, boxes, glassware and golf balls, ensuring each gift reflects both destination and organization. “I work closely with event planners or directly with their clients to coordinate customized retail pop-up experiences,” says Kassidy Cote, Retail Coordinator, Kelowna Visitor Centre. “These pop-ups feature a selection of locally-made handcrafted products and gourmet treats from our trusted network of Okanagan vendors.” okanaganco.ca REMARKABLE REWARDS Bright Jenny Cofee Founded in Kelowna in 2015, Bright Jenny Cofee began as a mobile trailer at the Farmers Market and has grown into a roastery and café known for personality-driven specialty cofee. Showcasing small-lot beans from around the world, their roast profiles lean lighter and brighter. Rad Relish A Métis co-owned company based on an original recipe from Elder Peggy Millsap, Rad Relish blends zucchini grown in West Kelowna with turmeric and mustard seed. Made with BC-grown produce, the brand recently reduced its carbon footprint by 40% through packaging innovation. Cabin 5 Granola Women-owned Cabin 5 Granola was born from a love of real food, wild places and meaningful connection. Each blend reflects the adventurous Okanagan spirit. For every bag sold, a meal is donated, extending nourishment beyond the kitchen. Kitchen Inspiration Beautifully illustrated cookbooks are perfect for culinary-minded delegates and inspire guests to recreate Okanagan flavours at home. The Butcher, The Baker, The Wine & Cheese Maker unites local chefs, farmers and winemakers with recipes rooted in sustainable regional ingredients. The Great Okanagan Wine Quest Scratch Map Sip and scratch your way across 100 sun-soaked wineries with this hand-illustrated interactive map made in British Columbia. Each winery is marked with a gold foil scratch-of dot, creating a keepsake that celebrates exploration. Ashleigh Green Kelowna-based illustrator Ashleigh Green creates simple yet expressive line drawings brought to life with playful, feel- good colour palettes. Her popular stickers, magnets and pins feature cheery characters and plants, while her custom illustration work spans brand graphics, logos, patterns and more. Adorables Studio + Eco-Friendly Bags Adorables Studio creates handcrafted wine charms and jewelry inspired by nature and timeless simplicity. Lightweight pieces made from polymer clay, wood and resin add charm and personality. Pair them with a stylish faux-leather paper wine bag crafted from sustainable, washable, vegan tree cellulose sourced from responsibly managed forests. WHY CHOOSE A RETAIL POP-UP EXPERIENCE? PHOTOS: KIRSTEN TAYLOR
