July 25, 2017
Newsletter
CEO Message One thing for certain is that the tourism industry is one that can experience many peaks and valleys in any given business cycle and unfortunately, the valleys are often the result of factors beyond...
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July 24, 2017
Tourism Labour Shortages: Help us Gain Insight
go2HR and Kootenay Rockies Tourism are currently conducting a Seasonal Staffing survey for the region. The goal of this survey is for us to gain insights into the labour market needs and composition of the tourism and hospitality...
July 13, 2017
BC Wildfires Update and What Industry Can Do
I wanted to reach out to you regarding the current situation in our province with the ongoing wildfires. With hot dry conditions in the province, BC is faced with significant challenges to contain the fires...
June 26, 2017
HR Discussion with go2HR
Are you still scrambling to fill summer openings? Do you find it difficult to recruit and keep good staff? Not sure how to build a positive workplace culture? Come and join us for an HR Talk...
June 12, 2017
KRT UPDATES & NEWS
Sesquicentennial. Ses-qui-ce-ten-ni-ial. It means a one-hundred-and-fiftieth anniversary and if you perfect the pronunciation, it's a real crowd pleaser. As we all know it is Canada's 150th or sesquicentennial anniversary of Canadian Confederation. Celebrations are being held...
May 31, 2017
Project Coordinator – JOB POSTING
Kootenay Rockies Tourism is looking for an energetic person to fill the role of Project Coordinator on a permanent part-time basis. This position offers exceptional hands-on experience for those with a Marketing, Communications and/or Tourism...
May 25, 2017
SPRING UPDATES & NEWS
As all of us are well aware, we are quickly entering the busiest phase of the summer season. And this year, in particular, will be an exceptionally busy one. Canada's 150th birthday celebrations, as well...
April 24, 2017
KRT UPDATES & NEWS
CEO Message As a new season begins and here at Kootenay Rockies Tourism, we launch into a new fiscal year, I am struck by how the world continues to speed up. I used to think that...
April 7, 2017
KRT UPDATES & NEWS
BC JOURNEYS Destination BC is putting British Columbia on the map - literally. Stunning imagery from BC's wild places has been added to Google Maps, complemented with interviews with BC locals, imagery, drone footage, immersive 360°...
January 3, 2017
BC Tourism Industry Conference
Early Bird Registration ends January 15, 2017! Register before the January 15th early bird deadline and be entered to win Helijet tickets! Visit the conference website at www.bctourismconference.ca to learn more about the program, including sessions on...
December 26, 2016
Professional Development Days
Kootenay Rockies Tourism is pleased to provide, free of charge, two professional development opportunities for tourism businesses. Join us January 31 in Cranbrook or February 2 in Nelson to learn more about 'Google for Small...