The B.C. government last week launched the ‘Look West: Tourism Sector Action Plan’ that seeks to position tourism as a key driver of economic diversification…
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Kootenay Rockies Tourism CEO bids adieu
By Kathy Cooper Another year is drawing to a close; 2025 rings a bit differently for all of us here at Kootenay Rockies Tourism (KRT)….
Crisis Communications Workshop May 8
Kootenay Rockies Tourism invites you to a free, in-person Crisis Communications Workshop on May 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. designed specifically for tourism-based businesses…
Regional organizations get PacifiCan funding
Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), Jan. 22 announced over $2 million…
Film production returning to Columbia Valley
The return of the film industry to the Columbia Valley is being hailed as an exciting new economic opportunity for the entire valley. Over the…
Morrissey access to Elk River formalized
New boat launch ramp coming this September One of the most important river access sites on the Elk River for fly fishing and paddling will…
Kootenay Rockies Tourism 2022 in review
As the tourism industry navigates through the global pandemic of COVID-19, the BC Regional Tourism Secretariat (BCRTS) provides baseline research to support the industry. Baseline…
Kootenay Rockies Tourism survey results released
During the summer of 2022, Kootenay Rockies Tourism (KR) conducted a comprehensive research study of visitors to the KR region, to determine overall perceived value…
Mentorships and Grants Program deadline nears
The “Spark” Mentorships & Grants Program will match selected applicants from the region with a tourism mentor, provide a $3,000 grant and additional partner support…
Program aims to Spark innovative accessible tourism ideas
A new program aimed at sparking and supporting innovative accessible tourism ideas in the Kootenay Rockies tourism region was officially announced Jan. 17 by local…