The Osoyoos Indian Band鈥檚 RV park will be taking a big financial loss and cancelling many reservations over the next month.

The Nk鈥橫ip RV Park has announced its plans to cancel reservations booked from April 23 through May 25 for anyone travelling from outside the province鈥檚 Interior and Northern Health Regions 鈥� including those from outside the province 鈥� to respect the new provincial travel restrictions announced today (April 23).

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The RV Park was not obligated to cancel reservations but still decided it was the right thing to do.

鈥淎lthough it is not obligated to support the provincial restrictions, Osoyoos Indian Band is taking this proactive step to provide for the safety of its members, operators and visitors and to ensure a successful summer season,鈥� said the band鈥檚 chief operating officer Mike Campol.

The band is hopeful reduced revenues experienced now through May 25 will be recovered with an unrestricted summer season of travel.

鈥淏y supporting the provincial effort now, we expect to be able to safely and more fully provide services this summer,鈥� Campol said. 鈥淭he alternative may be restrictions continuing into July and perhaps August.鈥�

Visitors already camping or residing within the park will not be affected by the cancellations.

The band also owns and operates Nk鈥橫ip Desert Cultural Centre, Nk鈥橫ip Vineyards and Nk鈥橫ip Corner Convenience Store, all located near the campground and all popular stops for campers and other visitors.

Band-owned businesses 鈥� across 13 different lines including tourism, construction and commercial leasing 鈥� annually generate more than $28 million and help keep unemployment among its 540 members at below three percent.

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