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You Asked, We Answered: Your Top Questions About Booking the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre
Planning a conference or convention takes serious research, and we know you’re comparing venues carefully. We’ve pulled together the questions we hear most often from event and association planners and answered them straight. No runaround, just the information you need to make a confident decision. Q: What is your F&B minimum spend? A: Food and beverage…
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Penticton Trade and Convention Centre Celebrates a Banner Year of Conventions and Events in 2025
With record-breaking activity and a full calendar of high-impact year-round events, 2025 proved to be a banner year for the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre while celebrating 60 years of hosting. The Convention Centre wrapped the year with over 150 events on the books, which brought over 170,000 people through its doors. “For 60 years,…
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Beet, Apple & Goat Cheese Bruschetta: A Fresh Twist on a Classic Appetizer
Looking for an appetizer that’s as stunning as it is delicious? Executive Chef Luke Cosgrove celebrates this harvest season with our beautiful Beet, Apple & Goat Cheese Bruschetta. Using freshly roasted local beets, crisp Okanagan apples, and creamy goat cheese, it combines vibrant colors and bold flavors that will brighten any table. Beet, Apple &…
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5 Reasons Planners Choose the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre
Located in the heart of the South Okanagan, the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre offers flexibility and functionality. Ideally suited for conventions between 150 to 650 delegates with a trade show component, here are five reasons to choose the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre for your next event: 1. Configurable Spaces for Every Event Size The Penticton Trade…
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Get Acquainted With Meeting Rooms 1, 2, and 3
Are you on the hunt for the ideal meeting space that combines convenience, flexibility, and top-notch service? Look no further than the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre’s meeting rooms.
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Mastering the Art of Icebreaker Questions
We’ve all been there. It can be daunting walking into a meeting, convention, or event bustling with professionals from various industries but at the same time, it’s exhilarating. But, how do you break the ice and initiate conversations that build a relationship, going beyond the small talk? That’s where the power of icebreaker questions come…
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New ‘Meet in Penticton’ Convention Bureau
To maximize the use of Penticton’s facilities, the brand new entity ‘Meet in Penticton (MIP) Convention Bureau (CB)’ was founded earlier this year.
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2017: Celebrating Conventions and Meetings in Our Community
Meetings and conventions have an impact on businesses, economies and communities. For attendees and delegates, meetings and conventions foster strong relationships, drive positive outcomes, while supporting vibrant communities – like ours.
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Make This December 10th a Big Christmas!
Eat, drink, and be merry this December 10 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre’s inaugural multi-business Christmas party. Suitably named, Small Business BIG Christmas, the self-produced event offers businesses of all sizes, a BIG, festive experience without the logistics and price tag.