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 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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EMERGENCY RESOURCES FOR BC’S TOURISM INDUSTRY, go2HR Research & Labour Update, Dest. Reporting, Using Insights to Spark New Content Ideas, Conversations on the Future of Tourism in BC & more….

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The NELSON MUSEUM, ARCHIVES & GALLERY is in a stunning 1902 heritage building and celebrates the creativity, history & vibe that Nelson is. Art galleries, museum, gift shop, Shawn Lamb Archive…

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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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NEW COTTAGE PROJECTS ARE HELPING FILL CANADA’S RECREATIONAL PROPERTY VOID by Adam Bisby – This round up of Canadian vacation properties includes Panorama’s Nordix development.