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Tour Operators and Group Travel Agents

Merritt has long been known for its’ sunny dry climate, laid-back western hospitality and central proximity to Vancouver, Kelowna and Kamloops.

With an ever-increasing number of travellers visiting Merritt every year, we are particularly excited about the growing opportunities to serve the group travel market. Merritt is the Country music Capital of Canada and an ideal location for tour groups offering day trips out of Vancouver. It is also the perfect mid-way stop over for group tours beginning and ending in the Seattle/Vancouver areas and Rocky Mountain destinations such as Banff and Jasper.

We are committed to working with tour operators, wholesalers, group travel leaders, travel agents and other travel planners, to help showcase Merritt and the Nicola Valley as a unique travel destination and to insure a memorable trip for your clients.

Merritt and the Nicola Valley has so much to offer visitors. We want you and your clients to experience the “heart of country” in the best possible way and are ready to provide assistance with the following:

• Itinerary planning
• Referrals for step-on guides, receptive operators, restaurants, attractions and hotels
• Hotel leads for rate quotes
• Marketing materials: Travel Guides, city brochures, photos and video
• Historic walking tours, The Walk of Stars tour & adventure activities
• Site visits and fam tours
 

“Merritt provided us an exciting western style evening and a wealth of tour ideas. The hospitality and the communities’ genuine interest in tourism will ensure a successful group visit. I will definitely plan on including Merritt in a tour to BC.”

Angie Bourdagaray
President
Good Times Travel
Fountain Valley, California

 

“I would definitely bring a group to Merritt. I was impressed by the variety of Western-Style activities available and the great food. If you continue with your enthusiastic development of the unique things Merritt has to offer, I am sure you will be successful. Thank you for a wonderful evening in your exciting town.”

Terree Warren
Kearney State VIP Travel
Kearney, Nebraska

 

“Merritt as the entrance to Kelowna from Vancouver off Highway 5 is something to take advantage of an opportunity. The prime rib dinner was great; the saddle making for “cowboys” is unique, interesting and one of a kind. I am working with them to use Dave Longworth not only as a poet but also for a ranch visit.”

Fred Standeven
President/Owner
A.C.T. Tours/Frederick Travel
Waterloo, Ontario

 

“Merritt has made a big commitment to be an exciting group tour destination. The enthusiasm of the entire city was impressive and the great welcome they provided for our group was most appreciated by all of us. There are a lot of things for a tour group to do in Merritt including eating great food in western style settings, touring the city and viewing the murals and handprints of famous Country Music Stars, a saddle making demonstration, excellent local craft shops and wagon rides. Keep up the great work and don’t loose the enthusiasm….the groups will come and they will love Merritt.”

Jim Warren
Director of Market Development
Exclusively Canada
North Vancouver, BC