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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

🗓️ 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 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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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/kooten…. #BCTourismCounts