The Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association’s
47th Annual General Meeting & Tourism Industry Conference
Will take place at the:
Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson
October 23 & 24, 2024
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Available late-September.
Coming soon.
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
Conference Rate is $270 +GST
Additional Dinner-only tickets are offered for $65 pp +applicable taxes.
Conference rate Includes Conference attendance and all presentations & workshops, Reception with canapes & refreshments, local dine-around in downtown Nelson (more details to follow), breakfast, lunch and all breaks.
Reception and Local Dine-Around hosted with the support of Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism.
ACCOMMODATION:
Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson conference rates for KRT AGM & Conference are:
$179.95 standard city view room, and
$219.95 standard lake view room.
Please book your accommodation direct by calling the Prestige Lakeside Resort at 250-352-7222 and quote: KRT AGM to receive the above rates.
Overnight accommodation is not included in the AGM Registration and the Room block will be released September 15, 2024.
Accommodation Fact Sheet for Prestige Lakeside Resort
More Accommodation options:
NelsonKootenayLake.com
KootenayRockies.com
We work hard to control the costs for this Conference, while still making it a valuable and justifiable expense on the part of our attendees. The increase in the registration fee is a reflection of the significant rise in costs for hosting events over the past few years.
The Conference includes a variety of presentations and workshops from key partners and speakers.
(subject to change)
WORKSHOP – Presented by Destination BC
Information and details to follow on presenters and workshop content.
Workshop takes place during the afternoon of October 23.
Sarah Moseley, Regional HR Consultant, go2HR
BC’s Tourism & Hospitality, Human Resources and Health & Safety Association
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Sarah will discuss regional HR topics including what is happening with businesses in and around the Kootenay Rockies in terms of people practices and labour market information. The session will also provide a quick overview of key tools and resources that may benefit your business in the coming year, in the areas of mental health, health & safety and training.
Walt Judas, CEO,
Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (TIABC)
THE PRIMARY ADVOCATE FOR BC’S VISITOR ECONOMY
On the heels of a provincial election, Walt will discuss the major issues that tourism operators currently face and what policies and recommendations TIABC is advocating for provincially and federally. The session will also provide an opportunity for delegates to voice their concerns and priorities for government attention.
Ingrid Jarrett, President & CEO
British Columbia Hotel Association (BCHA)
ADVOCATE, COMMUNICATE, EDUCATE
The BC Hotel Association is the advocate for the interests of BC’s diverse accommodation industry. They are the bridge builder for owners and operators to government, the corporate community and other hospitality organizations. Ingrid will speak to BCHA’s top advocacy priorities and issues facing the tourism sector, specifically accommodators. Through her passion, Ingrid works with government, partners and stakeholders to impact positive change.
AI STRATEGIST – Luncheon Keynote speaker
Peter Pelarski, Founder, AI Tourism Network
With 20 years of experience in digital marketing, communications and government relations across diverse industries, Peter excels as a versatile strategist.
Peter’s mission is to demystify the AI landscape, enabling individuals and businesses to navigate it with confidence.
His approach is centered on understanding the big picture and translating it to specific corporate goals and challenges that AI can solve.
Peter believes that while AI will cause disruption, organizations and individuals who take a systematic, fact-based, hypothesis-driven approach, coupled with strong change management practices, will succeed in using AI to streamline operations, enrich customer experiences and achieve success.
Emergency Preparedness
Bringing together relevant emergency stakeholders and tourism businesses to promote completing Crisis Communication Plans and Emergency Management Plans.
Join in this informative and crucial discussion around Emergency Preparedness. Some key topics of discussion will be to improve Emergency Preparedness in the tourism sector, enhance communication between stakeholders and to develop crisis communication and contingency plans. Bring your thoughts and questions!
Emergency Mgmt Specialist for KRT
Panel Participants:
Kate Colley, Principal
HATCH COMMS
Corrine Bundschuh, Emergency Mgmt Specialist,
KOOTENAY ROCKIES TOURISM
Ingrid Jarrett, President & CEO
BC HOTEL ASSOCIATION
Walt Judas, CEO
TOURISM INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF BC
HatchComms and Hatch Hospitality
Our 2024 Conference Sponsors
Image / Video Consent & Release: During attendance at the KRT AGM & Conference, photography and/or video taken at the event may be shared in social media posts, websites, email marketing and other digital channels, both present and future.