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Annual General Meeting

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

Mark your calendar ! More details will follow.


Here’s a glance at presentations that took place last year
from key partners and speakers:

DAY 1 –

Michael den Otter, Senior Strategic Advisor, LLYK, Parks Canada
Michael will speak to Traffic Management and Visitor Use Management (VUM) planning in the Lake Louise area and how this will inform future VUM planning at key attractions in Kootenay and Yoho National Parks.
LINK TO PRESENTATION

Guylaine St-Gelais, Promotions Officer, Mount Revelstoke & Glacier National Parks,  Parks Canada
Guylaine will present on Winter in Glacier National Park  – Steep slopes and deep snow define Rogers Pass in winter. Find out more about the role of Parks Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces, the Winter Permit system and avalanche control, and what role you have to play.
LINK TO PRESENTATION

Mike Macleod, Director of Operations,
British Columbia Hotel Association

Mike has been with the BC Hotel Association for 3 ½ years leading programs, services and resources for members which include training, industry stewardship and events. He will provide an update on advocacy efforts, training initiatives and workforce recruiting.
LINK TO PRESENTATION

Tristen Chernove, President and CEO,
Elevate Airports Inc.

Tristen will present on carbon neutrality, alternative fuels and the future of sustainability in the aviation industry.


DAY 2 –

Maya Lange, VP, Global Marketing
Destination BC

Maya Lange will highlight multiple projects at Destination BC that are supporting the Kootenay Rockies in 2023 and beyond, including wildfire recovery marketing efforts and the launch of the Rainforest to Rockies, which is the first new Iconics place brand to launch globally.
LINK TO PRESENTATION

Walt Judas, CEO, Tourism Industry
Association of British Columbia (TIABC)
Walt will discuss the major issues that tourism operators currently face, and what policies and recommendations TIABC is advocating for provincially and federally to help the sector rebound from the impacts of the pandemic. The session will also provide an opportunity for delegates to voice their concerns and priorities for government attention.
LINK TO PRESENTATION

Jennifer Houtby-Ferguson, CMP CMM, Tourism & Hospitality Professor
Vancouver Island University
This session will focus on arming tourism businesses with helpful skills for crisis communication, reputation risk management and emergency readiness.
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Closing Keynote Speaker:
Stuart Back, COO, Pursuit

Banff Jasper Collection
Stuart will share how Pursuit Collection is committed to ensuring their company across all collections is committed to improving their environmental initiatives and sustainable practices.
Banff Jasper Collection has deep roots in the Canadian Rockies and operates many of the most iconic mountain-experience based attractions in the region welcoming well over two million visitors annually.  In his role, Stuart combines his diverse operational experience with strong business leadership to oversee the attraction, hospitality and transportation assets for this large and geographically dispersed team in both British Columbia and Alberta.


REGISTRATION DETAILS:

ACCOMMODATION:

AGM & Conference

Conference rate is TBA + GST


Conference rate Includes TBA.

Overnight accommodation is not included in the AGM Registration and needs to be booked direct. Accommodation options at the Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson include a number of room variations and suites.

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