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World Tourism Day 2025 – Tourism and Sustainable Transformation
College of the Rockies & Cranbrook Tourism are co-hosting World Tourism Day 2025 and you are invited!
Schedule of Events
An opening address will be provided by a Ktunaxa citizen, followed by welcoming remarks from the College of the Rockies.
3:00 PM – 4:15 pm
TOURISM AND SUSTAINABLE TRANSFORMATION KEYNOTE SESSION
Sustainable Foundations in Cranbrook as a Destination: Join Cranbrook Tourism for a conversation on the sustainable foundations shaping our community as a visitor destination. Discover how these initiatives are strengthening Cranbrook’s identity and future — and be among the first to see the reveal of our brand-new destination brand!
Kootenay Rockies: A Biosphere Destination: The Kootenay Rockies are now recognized as a Biosphere Destination – part of a global network committed to sustainability, culture, and community well-being. Join us to learn what biospheres are, why they matter, and how this designation shapes the future of tourism in our region.
4:15 – 5:00 pm
REFRESHMENTS, NETWORKING AND ADDING YOUR VOICE TO THE DISCUSSIONS ON “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation in our Community”
An opening address will be provided by a Ktunaxa citizen, followed by welcoming remarks from the College of the Rockies.
This event is free to attend but we do ask that you register to help us manage our venue numbers.
