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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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association is accepting nominations for candidates for a two year term to the Board of Directors. Deadline of September 30 for submissions is approaching.

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RECIPIENT OF SILVER MEDAL

CRESTON’S RED BIRD ESTATE WINERY is the recipient of a Silver Medal at the All Canadian Wine Championships for their Pinot Gris, and a Bronze Medal at the National Wine Awards of Canada.

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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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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…