Don't miss the opportunity to stay connected with us on LinkedIn. Discover why Tourism in British Columbia plays a crucial role in the Global economy. Follow us here: linkedin.com/company/kootena…. #BCTourismCounts

The Measuring Canadian Travel Patterns report was created to help industry understand their weekly domestic visitors. Key Findings (October 29 - November 4, 2023): ▶️ Read the Full Report: bit.ly/49QPxPu

From September to October 2023, the tourism and hospitality industry in BC experienced a 1.6% decrease in employment, resulting in a loss of 7,000 jobs compared to October 2019. ✅ Visit go2HR's Employment Tracker for Industry Data - bit.ly/3MWe781

Join the Tourism Industry Association of Canada on Dec 5 (10am PT/11am MT) for a webinar by Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada. Gain insights into Visa updates, Special Events Services & guidelines for International Events in Canada. ✅ INFO: bit.ly/3utp2Q4

Tourism HR Canada and the Conference Board of Canada has recently released the latest Projections of Tourism Employment in Canada which offers a look at labour supply and demand through to 2027. ▶️ Read the Full Report & Review the Flat Sheets: bit.ly/3R92cGm

Get on the early bird mail out list of our new Road Trips & Winter Experiences Map-Brochure. Available December 1 - Email your mailing address today! Email: [email protected] (We'll also include a Powder Highway sticker)

Destination BC has updated their Emergency Messaging Guidance for industry ✅ Learn More: bit.ly/3bvkrDL ✅ Emergency Resources Tool Kit: bit.ly/47z8i89

On November 29, Destination Canada is hosting Destination Dialogues: Innovations in Rural Destination Development, a free online event that aims to inspire, inform, and strengthen destination development in rural Canadian contexts. 🍁 Learn more: bit.ly/3G1d4j2

🗓️ WEBINAR: Nov 29 ▶️ Unlocking Inclusion: From Unconscious Bias to Conscious Workplaces ▶️ Register: bit.ly/3MJzx8d Join go2HR for a workshop lead by Equity, Diversity and Inclusive expert Kristin Bower, where a framework for a more inclusive and equitable workplace.

On November 1, BC's New Legislation on Pay Transparency came into Effect Tourism Workforce Development ✔️ The Pay Transparency Act is Now Law: bit.ly/40BXBPW ✔️ LEARN more about the Facts & Myths, from our Newsletter: bit.ly/3MDqAgI

PARTNER FEATURE Natural Selection Picks RED Mountain Resort in Rossland, BC, as its Only Canadian Stop For 2024 Worldwide DUELS Qualifiers ▶️ Read the Press Release: bit.ly/47aV95C ▶️ Watch the Video: bit.ly/47dJH95

More Infrastructure Support Creates Resilient Tourism sector, Communities ▶️ News Brief: bit.ly/47arwkl Thirty-one new recipients will receive nearly $15 million in 2023-24 with one-time grants, with $3.5 Million to eight projects in the Kootenay Rockies.

Our Kootenay Rockies Board of Directors elected their new Executive. (Back LtoR): Meghan Porath, Tristan MacLaggan, Mike Riediger, Mike McPhee (Front LtoR): Kristy Jahn-Smith, Janice Alpine, Andrea Ryman ▶️ Full Executive Board : bit.ly/3IOBfkW

On behalf of the KRT Board of Directors and staff, we thank all who attended our AGM and Conference in Invermere in early November. Photo (L to R): Maya Lange, Destination BC; Walt Judas, Tourism Industry Association of BC; Jenn Houtby-Ferguson, Vancouver Island University.

All recreational in-water and shoreline activities in Kootenay and Yoho National Park are prohibited until March 31, 2024. ✅ Parks Canada - Kootenay National Park: bit.ly/3QFZxCm ✅ Parks Canada - Yoho National Park: bit.ly/46dnQ0m

Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association remains committed to supporting sustainable tourism principles and responsible growth in our region. ▶️ Read our newest Sustainable Newsletter: bit.ly/3MDqAgI

Today, we commemorate and pay tribute to the brave individuals who valiantly fought and made the ultimate sacrifice.

In the Media Story: The Best Times to Visit Canada, According to Local Experts (by Jonny Bierman) Featuring: The Powder Highway ❄️ Read the Full Story: bit.ly/3SA4v6y

In the Media Story: How Much 3 Days at a Ski Resort on BC's Powder Highway Will Cost You (by Dave Pottinger) ❄️ We went shopping for the best lift ticket prices in December, read the article to learn more: bit.ly/40yalHb

In the Media Story: Kootenays offer a Hot Time in the Mineral Springs (by Kim Pemberton) Featuring: Ainsworth & Halcyon Hot Springs Resort, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson & the Slocan Valley ♨️ Read the full story: bit.ly/4692iBP