Section 2: Answers that you provide in Section 2 will help us understand who you are representing and that organization ' s outlook.
Q9. Do you have any comments or insights on how 2024 was and / or how 2025 looks for your organization / business?
It seems like winter overnights were down in 2024 it will be interesting to see what next winter will look like and this summer
Costs up in all areas, combined with lack of housing options for staffing, creating even higher costs.
2024 exceeded 2023 and so far 2025 is also exceeding 2024.
Corporate travelers do not spend money like a tourist. Summer is my busiest but shortness season. This spring shoulder season has been worse than in previous years.
2024 was our best year to date, optimistic about 2025 but realistically expecting similar numbers to 2024 as it seems peoples willingness to spend / take trips is declining with the dollar.
Reluctant trips to the US will fuel more stacationers and Fernie will benefit
It will be a busy summer we believe with more Canadians staying in Canada and visiting BC attractions
Financial and political challenges.
Still seeing lots of corperate bussiness in 2025 i expectit to level off in 2025
Summer 2024 was slower than anticipated, and not the norm.
Many challenges with expensive solutions. Anticipating a more positive 25 / 26
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