Kootenay Rockies Tourism

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Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association (KRTA) is one of British Columbia’s five official Regional Destination Management Organizations (RDMO).

KRTA has operated since 1978 and represents over 850 tourism businesses and operators. This includes resorts, accommodation properties, wellness retreats, golf, ski, adventure, communities, retail, food & beverage, transportation, arts & culture and attractions.

The association is a registered non-profit society and has a volunteer policy board of nine directors. The Board terms are staggered and elections occur prior to the fall Annual General Meeting by the Active Voting Partners. READ MORE

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Our organization works on behalf of tourism businesses located in the geographic area of Southeastern BC known as the Kootenay Rockies region. We work closely and in alignment with the provincial DMO, Destination BC and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport.

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SNOWPACK ISSUE BRIEF

KR SNOWPACK UPDATE, Announcing TMC New Members, DBC Industry Call, Re-sharing KRT Stakeholder content, go2HR Labour Market Update, DBC Reporting.

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Stakeholder Spotlight

NELSON MUSEUM ARCHIVES & GALLERY

At 502 Vernon Street since 2006. The shop represents 130+ local artists, they showcase the region’s talent to visitors from around the world and guests continue to be amazed by the quality of the city…

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Research & Insights

Research provides industry partners with data and insights which help to enhance the effectiveness of future marketing and development projects. Review regional and provincial reporting, travel patterns, tourism impacts and visitor highlights.

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NORTHWEST TRAVEL & LIFE

FERNIE, BC: Winter Fun in a Mountain Town by Michael & Elizabeth Fagin – Fernie is a winter wonderland of deep powder in the Lizard Range of the Canadian Rockies.