Section 2: Answers that you provide in Section 2 will help us understand who you are representing and that organization ' s outlook.
Q11. From your organization’ s perspective, what are the main challenges to growth and long-term sustainability?
Our non-profit organization is impacted by the activities of local residential developers. As a result the future may decrease our business
The red tape. And other towns are cooler. Like revelatoke Staffing problems in spring / summer / fall
The cost of ski passes and global warming
A coalition to support and enhance recreational access.
We are loosing our workers because they can not afford to live in Fernie at rates that the businesses can afford to pay them. We are becoming a town where only established businesses can survive because they can provide housing. This creates significant competitive barriers and supports old Fernie money.
bring in investors, ensure existing infrastructure are able to accommodate increase in visitors, keep the community engaged and interested in tourism, ensure current businesses can find staff( accommodation, cost of living, etc)
City restrictions, bylaw, building inspectors, planning and mismanagement of critical assets Beds available for tourists. Redirect people from Banff etc as fernie isn ' t as busy Regular transportation from Calgary, Bus or Train The Pass & Cranbrook. More destination assets other than outdoor recreation Volatility of private land access. not a professional cohesive well run trail management organization.
lack of hotel rooms As a travel agency I ' m sending folks out of town so as long as there is a need to travel I ' m good.
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