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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KRT IS HIRING

PROGRAM COORDINATOR position opening at KRT, Welcoming US & Cdn Visitors Webinar, Discover DBC Iconic Destination Brands, BC Government Announcement, Stakeholder Spotlight, Upcoming Natl AccessAb…

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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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THREE EASY HIKES IN GLACIER NATIONAL PARK by Robin & Arlene Karpan – These short, easy walks will give you a taste for the wild landscapes and should be on your list.