Okanagan Way of life collaborates with Tourism Kelowna to open up latest retailer in YLW’s departure lounge

Kelowna’s airport has expanded their retail offerings, thanks to a collaboration with Tourism Kelowna and Okanagan Lifestyle Apparel Inc.

The home-grown brand, commonly stylized as OKGN, was created back in 2014. It will now have its items for sale at a storefront in the Kelowna International Airport’s departure lounge.

<who> Photo Credit: Tourism Kelowna </who> From left: Phillip Elchitz (YLW Deputy Director), Geoff Ritchie (YLW Senior Manager), Tonja Molina (YLW Dev. Manager), Chris Lewis (Tourism Kelowna) and Ryan Robertson (Okanagan Lifestyle). ” class=”img-responsive” src=”https://news.google.com/files/files/images/ylwOKGN.png” style=”margin: 5px;”/></p> <p>“We are excited to be collaborating with Okanagan Lifestyle to bring Okanagan + Co. to Kelowna International Airport,” said Chris Lewis, the Director of Community and Visitor Engagement at Tourism Kelowna. “This initiative will bring an additional storefront offering to the departures lounge , helping to exhibit a sense of place, and providing more options for traveling residents and visitors.”</p> <p>The new storefront will be selling a selection of Love for Kelowna, Kelowna Vibes and Okanagan Lifestyle merchandise and apparel. </p> <p><img alt= Photo Credit: Tourism Kelowna” class=”img-responsive” src=”https://news.google.com/files/files/images/lM4kniIM.jpeg” style=”margin: 5px;”/>

The partnership between the airport and OKGN will allow travelers to purchase souvenirs for friends and family either at the end, or beginning of their journey.

“As passionate locals, we couldn’t pass up this opportunity to connect with the diverse and amazing body of humans who flow in and out of our stunning Okanagan Valley through Kelowna International Airport and to connect with like-minded Okanagan enthusiasts,” said the founder of OKGN, Jaclyn Robertson.

“Together with Tourism Kelowna, we can’t wait to connect with everyone. Special thank you for the already incredibly warm welcome from the YLW airport community.”

The new storefront will also include products from local businesses and artisans like Gamer Gadgetry, UBC Okanagan, Meadow Vista Honey, Karat Chocolate, Ashleigh Green Studios and more.

<who> Photo Credit: Tourism Kelowna” class=”img-responsive” src=”https://news.google.com/files/files/images/IhzQDi0E.jpeg” style=”margin: 5px;”/></p> <p>“Okanagan + Co. will make a great addition to the departures lounge at YLW and provide passengers the ability to take a piece of the Okanagan with them on their journey,” said Sam Samaddar, the YLW Airport Director. “We are excited for this opportunity to partner with local businesses and to showcase our Okanagan community.”</p> <p>Current hours of operation are from 10 am to 8 pm. OKGN’s home store is located at 1295 Cannery Ln #115.</p> <p></p> </div> <footer> <div class=

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