December 13, 2017
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
As I write this, it seems to me that 2017 went by faster than most years, or are they all going by quicker these days? We started off the year in great shape and came...
Industry News
November 28, 2017
Announcing WestJet Link
On November 24, 2017, at the Canadian Rockies International Airport, WestJet introduced a new regional air service operating under a capacity purchase agreement (CPA) with Pacific Coastal Airlines. Using Pacific Coastal Airlines' aircraft painted in WestJet...
November 14, 2017
#BCTourismMatters
Kathy Cooper attended the TIABC (Tourism Industry Association of BC) Summit and AGM in Richmond, October 11&12, 2017. Some of the highlights were the TIAC Town Hall with Destination Canada, Aboriginal Tourism Canada and TIABC...
November 9, 2017
Vanc. Sun Daily Poll on Family Timing
Cast your vote - A new Insights West Survey reported 75% of British Columbians want the Family Day statutory holiday changed to the third Monday of February. The Vancouver Sun is running a...
October 27, 2017
A successful AGM & TIC
The Kootenay Rockies Tourism Industry Conference and AGM concluded last Wednesday, October 18. Over 100 delegates attended from across the region, to hear from a fantastic line up of presenters focusing on trends, changes within...
October 5, 2017
Newsletter
Join the Kootenay Rockies Tourism staff, Board of Directors and guest presenters for the association's 40th Annual General Meeting and Tourism Industry Conference on October 17-18, at the Golden Civic Centre. Click...
October 3, 2017
For Businesses Affected by BC Wildfires
Small Business BC will be hosting 'Ask the Expert Special Edition' sessions on wildfires. Has your business been affected by BC wildfires? Get expert advice from an Accountant and Lawyer. From October 11 to 25,...
September 15, 2017
Province Provides Wildfire Support
The Province is providing the Thompson-Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) and the Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association (KRT) with financial support of $200,000 each to help with tourism-related impacts from the BC wildfires, announced Minister of Tourism,...
September 7, 2017
Registration Reminder for KR TIC & AGM
Join the Kootenay Rockies Tourism staff, Board of Directors and guest presenters for the Association's 40th Tourism Industry Conference and Annual General Meeting on October 17-18, at the Golden Civic Centre. Register today. In...
August 15, 2017
Call for Nominations for KRT Board
Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association's Nominating Committee is accepting nomination applications for the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is made up of a maximum of nine individuals including an Executive Committee of 5 seats,...
August 2, 2017
Wildfire Economic Impact Survey
We are currently seeking to collect information regarding the economic impact of the current wildfire situation on tourism businesses throughout the Kootenay Rockies region. The goal is to provide the provincial government with a comprehensive...