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June 18, 2019

Announcements include: Save the Dates for KRT Annual General Meeting (Sept 25), and Professional Development Days (Nov 5 - Nelson and Nov 7 - Fairmont), Share Your Views on Workers Compensation, Product Updates and KR...

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June 5, 2019

Real-time information sharing during emergencies is one of the tools being developed to keep visitors to the Kootenays safer this summer.  The BC Government is providing a total of $200,000 in one-time grants to support...

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May 30, 2019

Kootenay Rockies Tourism Participates in Tourism Showcase in Victoria in front of the BC Legislature in Victoria on Tues, May 28, a special event hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture in celebration...

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May 23, 2019

KRT Highlights Impact of Industry in the Region Tourism Week, an event celebrated across BC and Canada from May 26 to June 2 is a great way to raise the profile of the industry and demonstrate...

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May 21, 2019

The May Newsletter includes information on upcoming Industry Events such as Universal Design Workshops and Grow Your Tourism Business with Google. As well as an Industry Events Review, Stakeholder Updates, KR Media feature of the...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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

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