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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CEO MESSAGE

Presenting followup on IMPACT Conference in Victoria, Ktunaxa Homelands Campaign, Upcoming Tourism Week toolkit, Refreshed KRT online imagebank, Visit KRT LinkedIn page, Go By Bike Week opportunities…

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ANNOUNCING 40 YEARS

GLACIER RAFT COMPANY, Golden – May 2022 marks 40 years of Glacier boats rafting the Kicking Horse River; 40 years of of celebrating, appreciating and rafting this river we all love so much.

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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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MOON HANDBOOK

ROAD TRIPPING IN AN ELECTRIC CAR by Carolyn Heller – The sunset was painting a gingery streak across the Rocky Mountains as I turned south on Highway 1 heading toward Kootenay National Park.