TOURISM STAKEHOLDER / SECTOR WORKING GROUPS
IMPLEMENTATION
It is recommended to build off existing efforts to connect with stakeholder and tourism sector working groups annually or more frequently if TMP actions or inspired actions require joint implementation. There is already support for these activities and they would be led by Tourism Fernie or attended to by Tourism Fernie if the group already exists as long as tourism remains prevalent. E. g. accommodator group, cultural group, river group, trails group, environment group etc.
These working groups will be very important to evaluating TMP progress, addressing urgent issues that arise, and in the spirit of empowering industry taking joint initiative / leadership on projects that may be of strategic importance to the working group members. E. g securing land for trail access.
COMMITMENT POSTCARD
This is a simple postcard with some key messaging inviting residents and / or businesses to review and commit to taking part in 2 or more of the activities indicated on the postcard. They can take a photo of their commitment and send it to Tourism Fernie in order to enter a draw. The postcard will create a database of people to call on to take part in various TMP actions – e. g. sector groups; ambassador programs; remarkable experiences; store opening hour initiative etc.
IMPLEMENTATION ACTIONS:
TMP received and recognized by Tourism Fernie Board, Fernie Chamber of Commerce, Regional District of the East Kootenays and the City of Fernie Council and Staff
TMP Partnership Agreements Signed
Creation and commitment to a Tourism Master Plan Champion Group
Champion Group Meeting 1 to set culture and report on initial actions
Commitment postcard or other effort to engage the tourism sector in working toward the vision and goals and industry activities outlined in this plan
Tourism specific stakeholder / sector working group sessions at least annually
IMPLEMENTATION ACTIONS
The first year implementing the TMP sets the foundation for successfully delivering on the actions outlined in the plan. The TMP implementation actions for this critical first year are listed in the side bar to the right.
Champion Meeting 2
Champion Meeting 3
Champion Meeting 4
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