Mar 19, 2025
TIABC’s Voice of Tourism Podcast – Episode 34 – Kathy Cooper
TIABC
Meet Kathy Cooper, CEO of the Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association in an engaging discussion with TIABC’s Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas as she talks about the evolution of tourism in the region. Kathy shares her journey from the hospitality industry to tourism leadership, highlighting how Kootenay Rockies Tourism has navigated challenges like transportation gaps, sustainability, and shifting community values. She also discusses the importance of strategic investments and thoughtful destination development in shaping the future of tourism in British Columbia.