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. READ MORE

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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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HAPPY HOLIDAYS

BEST WISHES FOR 2025, Destination BC’s Visitor Services Conference, CITAP, Tourism Congress, Announcements, Upcoming Crisis Communication Workshop and more.

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BASECAMP RESORTS

Basecamp Resorts announces partnerships with POW (Protect our Winters) Canada and veritree. Western Canada’s hospitality brand commits $150K to support sustainability programs.

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Research & Insights

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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HALCYON HOT SPRINGS: A Canadian Lakeside Wellness Resort by Carolyn Heller – I fell in love with hot springs when I stayed at an onsen resort in Japan’s Hokkaido region.