New Beach Resort in Osoyoos, BC Also to Offer The Best Meeting and Convention Space in the Region

August 18, 2009

OSOYOOS, BC  Opening prior to the Fall Wine Festival (October 1st through 11th) Osoyoos newest luxury resort, Watermark Beach Resort, plans to capitalize on the corporate convention, wedding, family reunion and other small, medium and large-scale events market with the promise of stunning facilities, world-class culinary wine country cuisine through Chef Bernard Casavant, and a one-of-a-kind location: fronted on over 1,000-feet of sandy Osoyoos Lake shoreline. Watermark Beach Resort is now accepting bookings for this Fall.

"The entire Watermark resort has been developed to provide a reprieve and atmosphere for your getaway," says Hotel Manager, Paul Scanlon. "From intimate boardroom-style meetings or luxurious wedding receptions to large, conference events with 300 delegates, Watermark is it. True to form for Boutique Hotels & Resorts of BC, this hotel is no exception: Watermark features best-of-class local partnerships developed to ensure the delivery of event and meeting experiences second to none."

Watermarks bright, modern and welcoming layout was developed with the convention market top-of-mind. With loads of natural light, the resort features over 3,000-square-feet of conference and meeting space, one of the largest in the South Okanagan region, as well as an innovative dining experience capable of seating 200 for any celebration or corporate event. Chef Bernard (with accolades that include Executive Chef at Chateau Whistler Resort, among others) will deliver local wine country cuisine paired with an outstanding selection of BC wines.

The resort's many amenities also include: a wine bar and poolside patio, 1,800 sq. ft. outdoor pool and waterslide, a media room, fully-equipped fitness facility, on-site spa and luxury studio, one, two and three-bedroom suites/beachfront residences featuring gourmet kitchens. Future plans include a full-service marina slated to open summer 2010.

Watermark Beach Resort rests along the shoreline of Canada's warmest lake in the heart of Canada's premier wine growing region. Often referred to as the "Napa of the North", Osoyoos is nestled in the heart of the South Okanagan, on the border with Washington State, and only 400 km from Vancouver. During your stay at Watermark, enjoy boating, watersports, hiking, golfing and wine tours. Shuttle service is available directly from Kelowna International Airport to Watermark Beach Resort, and takes approximately one hour and 45 minutes.

"It's our vision that Watermark Beach Resort become known as the destination for meetings, events and conferences in Osoyoos and we are pulling out all the stops to deliver a first-class experience, and our staff are available to help begin the planning of whatever event requires the "Watermark" touch," said Scanlon.

To book an oasis at Watermark Beach Resort, or to plan your meeting or event for this Fall, call 1-888-755-3480, or visit www.watermarkbeachresort.com.

Boutique Hotels & Resorts of British Columbia (BHRBC) is a hospitality management company for luxury hotels, lodges and resorts in British Columbia. Our mission is to be the number one operator of small luxury hotels, lodges and resorts in BC. We pride ourselves in providing first-class service to guests, a strong and supportive employee relations environment, and world-class properties and operating system.

Boutique Hotels & Resorts of BC (BHRBC) currently operates four other luxury boutique hotels in the province: Black Rock Oceanfront Resort in Ucluelet, L'Hermitage Hotel in Vancouver, The Oswego Hotel in Victoria, and most recently Valemount Village Resort & Spa in Valemount, BC.

For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact:

Paul Scanlon Hotel Manager, Watermark Beach Resort
Office#: 1.250.495.5502
pscanlon@watermarkbeachresort.com