Kootenay Rockies Tourism

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Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association (KRTA) is one of British Columbia’s five official Regional Destination Management Organizations (RDMO).

KRTA has operated since 1978 and represents over 850 tourism businesses and operators. This includes resorts, accommodation properties, wellness retreats, golf, ski, adventure, communities, retail, food & beverage, transportation, arts & culture and attractions.

The association is a registered non-profit society and has a volunteer policy board of nine directors. The Board terms are staggered and elections occur prior to the fall Annual General Meeting by the Active Voting Partners.
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Our organization works on behalf of tourism businesses located in the geographic area of Southeastern BC known as the Kootenay Rockies region. We work closely and in alignment with the provincial DMO, Destination BC and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport.

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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.

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NIPIKA MOUNTAIN RESORT

Nipika Mountain Resort, a four-season adventure destination achieves Biosphere Certification – a meaningful milestone that reflects what has always guided the resort.

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Research provides industry partners with data and insights which help to enhance the effectiveness of future marketing and development projects. Review regional and provincial reporting, travel patterns, tourism impacts and visitor highlights.

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TRACES IN THE VALLEY: On the Japanese Canadian Legacy Trail by Diane Selkirk – Rediscovering the Slocan Valley, on the new trail that honours the memories and legacies of interned Japanese Cdns.