May 6, 2019
West Kootenay Destination Development Collaborative receives Funding to Implement Strategy The WKDDC is getting $32,000 from the BC Rural Dividend program to implement its Destination Development short-term plan. This Planning Area is one of the...
April 9, 2019
Caribou Engagement Sessions scheduled for the Kootenay Rockies Region British Columbia is home to 54 herds of woodland caribou. Sadly, these iconic species numbers continue to decline. Many businesses and industries operate in caribou habitat. The...
March 22, 2019
The Spring Newsletter includes a review of the BC Tourism Industry Conference and Awards, Touring and Exploring Marketing Updates, WestJet Magazine Ski BC article, Travel Trade report, go2HR SuperHost training information and Global TV Campaign,...
March 1, 2019
British Columbia's Regional Tourism Secretariat Supports Minister's Strategic Framework Members of the BC Regional Tourism Secretariat were present as the Minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture, Lisa Beare unveiled the new strategic framework for tourism in...
February 4, 2019
February Global TV Campaign to aid with Tourism Job Postings BC's tourism human resource association - has secured advertising spots on Global TV to promote jobs in BC's tourism industry. From Feb 11 to March...
January 31, 2019
Parks Canada is currently engaging Canadians in a conversation about user fees. This is an excellent opportunity to help guide Parks Canada's future pricing decisions and make sure your voice is heard. Link to
January 22, 2019
The January Newsletter includes the Destination Development Planning Update, Take the 2017/18 Wildfires and Floods Impact Survey by deadline January 31, Important Deadlines for the upcoming BC Tourism Industry Conference, Invitation to join in at...
December 20, 2018
Kootenay Rockies Tourism aids Valley in building long-term plan. Through in-person sessions in April and June 2017, plus webinars and online surveys, Kootenay Rockies Tourism assessed what tourism stakeholders would like to see happen in...
December 13, 2018
Tis the season or so they say. As we frantically try to get all the loose ends in order at work before taking a break for Christmas, I wonder if that saying has a different...
December 6, 2018
Provide Your Input in the Regional Tourism Development Priorities - The team at KRT, along with our partners at Destination BC (DBC) and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture are working together to develop...
November 5, 2018
Destination BC is seeking applicants for its Tourism Marketing Committee (TMC) for terms beginning January 1, 2019. For the Kootenay Rockies region, the TMC requires one representative for a three-year term (January 1, 2019 to...