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September 25, 2026

Join the region’s largest gathering of tourism professionals for two days of networking, professional development, and peer learning. Discover new ideas, innovations, and opportunities shaping tourism across the Kootenay Rockies region.

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September 14, 2026

Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association (KRTA) is accepting Nominations for Candidates for a two year term to the Board of Directors. Deadline for nomination submissions is October 2, 2026, 5pm MDT.

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August 25, 2026

DBC RELEASES new reporting including an Updated Regional Tourism Profile, July Labour Insights from go2HR, Why Canadian Tourism is Booming, ETSI-BC Annual Report, Budget 2027 Consultation Report.

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August 24, 2026

Celebrating Karen’s retirement after 37 years with Kootenay Rockies Tourism. Karen leaves an extraordinary legacy and will be greatly missed by colleagues & partners. We wish her every happiness in this exciting next chapter! ...

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August 11, 2026

BRAD PARSELL Interviewed by Destination Think - Podcast shares approach to leading a regional tourism organization; Employment opp at KRT; Further details on the Kootenay Tourism Summit and more.

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July 28, 2026

KRT SEEKS DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, Ktunaxa Nation Annual General Assembly, BC Resident Perceptions of Tourism Research, BC Resource Road Access Survey, Advocacy Highlights and Resources.

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July 14, 2026

CELEBRATING A NEW CHAPTER FOR FOUR-SEASON TRAVEL, Time Change Survey, Register Today for the KRT Summit, Fostering Connection through Difficult Histories Webinar, Rainbow Registered Info Session and more.

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June 30, 2026

KOOTENAY TOURISM SUMMIT Registration is open, Meet our Sponsors; Rendez-Vous Canada Summary, Paddle BC Announces First-ever Paddling Awards, Destination BC Launches Crisis Communications Resource Library.

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June 23, 2026

DESTINATION CANADA launches National Tourism Investment Hub, BC Tourism and Hospitality Labour Market Data, Annual Reporting, Outdoor Recreation Council of BC Webinars, TIABC Advocacy Highlights.

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June 2, 2026

KRT CRISIS COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP on June 11, KRT Media Update, Regional Highlights, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Industry Reminders, go2HR offers EDI Training Bundles and more.

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May 26, 2026

REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS Due June 30, 2026, Online Workshop: Crisis Communication for Tourism Operators, Labour Market Update, International Visitation Report, Destination Canada Annual Report and more.

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