August 25, 2026
NEW TOURISM PROFILE
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.
Industry News
August 24, 2026
KAREN’S RETIREMENT: A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS
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! ...
August 11, 2026
TRAVEL BEYOND PODCAST
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.
July 28, 2026
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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.
July 14, 2026
EVERWILD BREAKS GROUND
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.
June 30, 2026
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
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.
June 23, 2026
RESEARCH UPDATE
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.
June 2, 2026
UPCOMING CC WORKSHOP
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.
May 26, 2026
RFP TRANSPORTATION STUDY
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.
May 5, 2026
INDUSTRY NEWS
RFP REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION STUDY, KRT Summit Sponsorship Opportunities, KR Tourism Leaders Meet in Rossland, TIABC Roundtable Series, ITBC & Heritage BC Webinars, Regional Highlights and more.
April 28, 2026
RESEARCH UPDATE
DBC Releases 2026-2028 Corporate Strategy to Grow Tourism, DD Strategy: BOA, Canadian Tourism Outlook, StatsCan data, Continued Growth at YXC, Seasonal Conditions Update, Labour Market Update.