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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FIRST AID WEBINAR SERIES

go2HR IS SHARING THE RECORDED WEBINAR SERIES; Measuring Canadian Occupancy Travel Patterns; Market Labour Information; ORCBC Reporting; Bringing Natural Assets Webinar.

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Stakeholder Spotlight

ALPHA MOUNTAIN LODGING

KRT’s first Biosphere Certified partner; where rustic luxury meets mountain serenity in Revelstoke. A small Indigenous family-run business deeply committed to sustainability.

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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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MODERN TRAVELLER

DIGGING INTO A BC TOWN’S QUIRKY SWISS HERITAGE by Jennifer Bain – My bright red chalet with a pointy roof and snow-white ornamental decks in Golden looks more East Asian than Swiss or Canadian.