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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WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Local Tourism Innovators Awarded ‘Spark’ Grants and Mentorships in the West Kootenay – Destination BC, as the presenting partner of the BC Tourism Innovation Lab, has announced the winners.

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Stakeholder Spotlight

Greywolf Golf Course

PANORAMA – Greywolf Golf Course ranked 6th in Canadian Course Ranking. ScoreGolf’s 2021 Top 59 Canadian Public Courses review is out. Greywolf is the #1 public course in BC and ranked 6th in 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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