Destination BC is seeking applicants for its Tourism Marketing Committee (TMC) for terms beginning January 1, 2020. In the Kootenay Rockies region, the TMC requires one representative…
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Chamber luncheon will look at future of tourism
The June 19 Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce luncheon at St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino is shaping up to be an exciting panel of speakers…
Cranbrook Visitor Centre calling for volunteers
The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce, which operates two visitor centres in the community, is putting out the call for more volunteers to assist them through…
Regional tourism projects get funding boost
Destination BC is providing $4 million this year to support 57 tourism projects across British Columbia, including three in the East Kootenay and one in…
Visitor Centre in search of volunteers
The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce, which operates two visitor centres in the community, is putting out the call for more volunteers to assist through the…
Roadmap for tourism as economic driver launched
A new strategic framework, launched at the annual Tourism Industry Conference earlier this month will guide year-round tourism growth that benefits people and communities, while…
Regional Farmers’ Market Trail launched
BC Association of Farmers’ Markets new online tool connects people to farmers’ markets The BC Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM) has launched a new online…
Local markets featured in new B.C. website
Farmers’ markets in British Columbia contribute more than $150 million to the provincial economy each year and the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM) is…
2017 an up year for tourism in B.C.
People from around the world continue to choose British Columbia as their destination for business and leisure travel. The latest numbers from Statistics Canada show…
Provincial wildfire support funding for Kootenay Rockies
The provincial government is providing the Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association and Thompson-Okanagan Tourism Association with financial support of $200,000 each to help with tourism-related impacts…