August 29, 2011
The 'Top 10 Scenic Drives in the Northern Rockies' tourism marketing project received a 2011 Scenic Byway Award in the Marketing Category on August 24 at the National Scenic Byways Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Accepting...
August 8, 2011
Trip Advisor listed Cloudside Inn as the number one bed and breakfast/inn in Nelson with 99% positive reviews. The Inn is currently ranked in the top 20 (out of a total of 1,370) bed and...
June 27, 2011
If you know of a tourism business practicing industry excellence, be sure to nominate them for one of the seven categories. 1. Best Tourism Marketing Campaign Award 2. Delta Hotels Environmentally Responsible Tourism Award...
June 21, 2011
Kootenay Rockies Tourism is very pleased to announce, Wendy Van Puymbroeck has accepted the position of Manager, Partnership Marketing. Wendy comes with over 18 years of experience in the tourism industry – her expertise stems...
May 21, 2011
The Kootenay Rockies just keeps on growing. An exciting new Black Knight Design by Gary Player Design course - the only one in Canada: Wildstone, in Cranbrook - opens for play June 1. The Wildstone...
May 5, 2011
Located courseside at The Ridge at Copper Point, this resort is Invermere’s newest upscale hotel. Soft Opening for the Copper Point Resort will take place Friday, May 20 – just in time for the long...
May 4, 2011
After several months of planning, the newly formed Nelson Kootenay Lake (NKL) Destination Tourism Marketing Organization launched its premier logo and slogan for the region. “The logo is designed to attract first-time and repeat visitors from...
March 18, 2011
For years, the Shambhala Music Festival held near Salmo was the area's little secret. The event was born of the unique art and culture of the region 14 years ago. About 500 people attended the...
February 18, 2011
The Province of British Columbia has approved a new Master Development Agreement for Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, supporting continued economic development in Golden and helping Kicking Horse Mountain Resort become one of the premier resorts...
January 20, 2011
The District of Sparwood has received a new image as part of its rebranding. Two main taglines that the new brand uses are: 'The other side of BC' and 'Yours and mine, together'. ...
November 26, 2010
--> "At 24,000-square-feet, the Kimberley Conference and Athletic Training Centre is the largest facility of its kind in Eastern BC and represents the region’s strong vision for the future,” says Tim Greiner, the Centre’s General...