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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EXPLORE BC HIGHLIGHTS

KEY INDUSTRY EVENTS, Upcoming Rendez-Vous Canada, Working with Travel Trade, Wendy Van Puymbroeck is retiring, New regional Film Commissioner, DBC’s Travel Media Relations Guide and more.

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Stakeholder Spotlight

TOURISM FERNIE

Tourism Fernie Wins the Professional Excellence Award at BC Tourism Industry Conference. (L-R) Kathy Cooper, KRT CEO, Jikke Gyorki Exec Officer Tourism Fernie, Mike McPhee KRT Board Chair.

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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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NORTHWEST TRAVEL & LIFE

3 EPIC NORTHWEST WHITEWATER RAFTING TRIPS by Michael & Elizabeth Fagin – Whitewater rafting trips are organized into six different levels or classes.