TOURISM TALKS.

DECEMBER 2023

We’re excited to be joining Community Connections’ in their mission to raise $150K to help fight hunger within our community this holiday season.

NOVEMBER 2023

The new council elected last October made it clear that housing was a top priority, and since then, city staff have been hard at work addressing our current housing crisis. Check out some of the initiatives that the City has undertaken since here.

OCTOBER 2023

Want to learn more about Revelstoke and win a free hat? Take our Sustain the Stoke quiz!

The growth of tourism and the lack of housing in our community are opposing forces that need to be addressed. This is a common issue in small communities with a buzzing tourism economy, and we certainly feel the crunch in Revelstoke.Description goes here

Tourism Revelstoke is proud to support events in our community. This is a great way to not only ensure that our visitors have a great time and see the best of Revelstoke, but to support our community and local organizations.

Show us how you make Revelstoke a better place. Participate in our Community Contributors campaign by sharing a photo or video that showcases your positive contribution to the community or the environment.

Tourism Revelstoke is proud to release its Destination Management Plan for public circulation and ongoing feedback. This living document will help guide us towards a bright future for Revelstoke and the tourism industry.

The Revelstoke Ambassador Program is a great way to get to know our city a bit better and to share our best side with visitors.

Many mountain towns have common problems in this respect: non-resident ownership, skyrocketing housing prices, geographic limitations to new development, and high numbers of seasonal or low wage employees. In order to find solutions for Revelstoke, it’s helpful to explore some of the ideas generated in other mountain communities.

The Think Revelstoke podcast recently had an opportunity to speak with Dr. Mike Flannigan, British Columbia Research Chair in Predictive Services, Emergency Management and Fire Science at Thompson Rivers University.

Over 6 weeks this fall, Tourism Revelstoke collected survey responses on our Destination Management Planning Survey. Over 1100 residents responded, giving us valuable insights as we embark on planning for the future of tourism in Revelstoke.

As part of our destination management planning process, Tourism Revelstoke and Destination Think created the Think Revelstoke podcast to interview and learn from leading experts in other destinations around the world.

OCTOBER 2022

In 1973, The Revelstoke Review identified the opportunities in the tourism economy, saying, “Every community, however small, can benefit by persuading tourists to visit it. If a town or a village can attract two dozen more tourists a day, that will be economically comparable to acquiring a new manufacturing industry.”

SEPTEMBER 2022

As residents, we have a choice. Will we let Revelstoke turn into another recreational Disneyland, or will we come together to make sure tourism actually leads to a vibrant, sustainable future?

JULY 2022

Tourism Revelstoke is undertaking a destination management planning process over the next year, and we expect to have a robust and innovative Destination Management Plan in place by March of 2023.

MAY 2022

Every 5 years, Tourism Revelstoke submits a strategy to the province. This allows us to continue to collect our funding through the Municipal and Regional District Tax Program and provides us with guidance and direction for our planning.

APRIL 2022

Revelstoke’s non-profit organizations make our town an incredible place to live, work, and play. Many of our outdoor hobbies are enabled by the hard work of volunteers.

FEBRUARY 2022

It’s clear that tourism has a significant impact on Revelstoke’s economy; however, gauging that impact Tourism Revelstoke and Destination BC, BC’s provincial marketing organization, partnered to undertake a Value of Tourism Study for 2019.

DECEMBER 2021

Each year, Tourism Revelstoke submits a tactical plan to Destination BC as part of our commitment to collect the Municipal and Regional District Tax, otherwise known as the hotel tax.

NOVEMBER 2021

Revelstoke is a great place to visit and an even better place to live. Many of our residents are people who visited on a ski holiday, stayed for the season, and then ended up staying even longer.

OCTOBER 2021

Tourism Revelstoke’s Thanksgiving Back Campaign wrapped up on the first weekend in October. This regenerative tourism campaign was the first of its kind in Revelstoke, bringing volunteers from other communities to participate in various projects for local nonprofits.

AUGUST 2021

In late July and early August, Revelstoke experiences a spectacular wildflower bloom. The Revelstoke Wildflower Festival aims to bring attention to the bloom, to educate locals and visitors, and to animate Revelstoke during our busy summer season.

JULY 2021

This summer, Tourism Revelstoke is launching a campaign to help support trail maintenance and construction in Revelstoke.

JUNE 2021

At Tourism Revelstoke, we are increasingly focusing our efforts destination management and sustainability. The pandemic has given us the opportunity to take a breath and reimagine the future of tourism in Revelstoke.

APRIL 2021

When we return to travel, the tourism industry will look different from how it is today. The slowing caused by Covid-19 has given tourism organizations a chance to pause and consider the future of tourism.

MARCH 2021

By now, you’ve hopefully heard about the upcoming closures on Highway One through the Kicking Horse Canyon. The construction project is slated to last until the winter of 2023/24, with intermittent closures until then.

FEBRUARY 2021

Revelstoke has seen an increase in the popularity of private vacation rentals, followed by an effort by the City of Revelstoke to ensure that these vacation rentals carried commercial licenses and were paying into both city and provincial taxes.

NOVEMBER 2020

Due to physical distancing and capacity limitations, we are preparing for a slightly different outlook this winter. We encourage you to consider the implications of COVID-19, whether you’re a visitor or local.

JULY 2020

As BC moves into Phase 3 of our Restart Plan, we are cognizant that safety for both our residents and visitors is essential to the recovery of our tourism industry.

MARCH 2020

The Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) is a program administered by the provincial government, the goal of which is for small resort municipalities to build and diversify their tourism infrastructure, deliver exceptional visitor experiences and incorporate sustainable tourism practices and products.

FEBRUARY 2020

It’s important to Tourism Revelstoke that we engage with our residents. We value your input, and there are a number of ways for you to have your say in tourism in our town.

JANUARY 2020

In 1987, BC instituted the Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) with the goal of funding tourism marketing programs and projects. The tax is collected on traditional short-term accommodation (i.e. hotel rooms) and comes directly from our visitors.

NOVEMBER 2019

BC’s economy is changing, and a large part of that change is increasing reliance on tourism. In 2017, tourism contributed $9 billion to BC’s GDP—more than any other primary resource industry. We recognize that it’s essential that tourism be managed in a sustainable way that brings maximum benefit to the community.

OCTOBER 2019

We are a Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), which is exactly what it sounds like: we promote Revelstoke as a year-round destination of choice and inspire travelers to experience our mountain community.