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 800 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 is elected bi-annually 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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COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY

KRTA IS COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABLY GROWING & CONTRIBUTING TO THE REGION’S TOURISM INDUSTRY. Articles, Opportunities, Goals and Tips; Sustainability in the region; Tourism Workforce Development.

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#1 WELLNESS RETREAT IN CANADA

MOUNTAIN TREK Fitness Retreat & Health Spa – Travel & Leisure World’s Best Awards announced MT was rated #1 Health & Wellness Retreat in Cda, #3 in NA and the #4 Intl Spa in the World.

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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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CONDE NAST TRAVELLER

WHY YOU SHOULD MAKE CANADA YOUR NEXT WELLNESS DESTINATION by Jayme Moye – Canada’s vast swaths of wilderness, richly historic cities and abundant scenic beauty make it an ideal destination for wellne…