At Monday’s regular meeting, Council approved a $25,000 Cooperative Marketing Funds Grant for the upcoming Vernon & Area 2017 55+ BC Games. The grant comes from the Hotel Tax Reserve and will be used for the promotion of the games being held in Vernon September 12 to 16.
The 55+ BC Games are anticipated to draw 3,500 to 4,000 to Vernon and with an expected $2.1 million economic impact.
“We are extremely pleased to support the 55 + BC Games in Vernon,” said Claus Larsen, Chair of the Tourism Advisory Committee.
Vernon Tourism is responsible for promoting the City and area. It generates the majority of its funds through the collection of a two-per-cent Municipal Regional District Hotel Tax.
For more information on Tourism Vernon and the City sponsorship of the Vernon & Area 2017 55+ BC Games, please contact Kevin Poole at kpoole@vernon.ca or 250-550-5565.