Weary travelers flying in and out of Kelowna International Airport (YLW) can look forward to a new hotel to be built next to the terminal building.

Itsa国际传媒檚 a collaboration between YLW and Sutton Place Hotels.

sa国际传媒淭his new commercial development at YLW will be an economic driver for the entire community by creating jobs and promoting tourism throughout the Okanagan,sa国际传媒� said incumbent mayoral candidate Colin Basran.

Sutton is a luxury hotel brand owned and operated by BC-based Northland Properties Corporation.

sa国际传媒淭he Sutton Place Hotels are known for delivering exceptional guest experience,sa国际传媒� said Sam Samaddar, Kelowna Airport director. sa国际传媒淭heir reputation will allow The Sutton Place Hotel Kelowna at YLW to promote the Okanagan as a premiere destination.sa国际传媒�

CEO of Northland Properties Tom Gaglardi expects the development will appeal to visitors and locals alike.

sa国际传媒淭he Sutton Place Hotel Kelowna is a great addition to our family-owned portfolio of hotels, restaurants, resorts, and sports assets.sa国际传媒�

Design and development approval work start this year, with construction starting as early as fall 2023. The Sutton Place Hotel Kelowna is anticipated to be open in 2026 and will be the brandsa国际传媒檚 fourth property in Canada and Northland Propertiessa国际传媒� fourth hotel in the Okanagan Valley.

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