Section 3: Future of tourism within the Fernie area.
Q12. What opportunities do you believe exist for tourism growth and sustainability in Fernie and the surrounding area?
I think the US market will become very important as prices rise in the US and the dollar is so strong for them in Canada- they are so close!
Housing
a conferanced center to level load the number of visitors through out the year. Htere is no sence in building more hotel that will sit under-utilized for half the year.
Increased accomodation options, increased investment in the critical infrastructure( ski hill and Trails), plus transport options to get people to Fernie
I do not think that growth is abolutely necessary as this makes living in Fernie more difficult for newcomers who are not wealthy already.
Sports tournaments
Arts and culture
More in the shoulder season
Fernie could welcome more corporate travel with better facilities in town. The trail system is absolutely amazing as a year round, well maintained and easy to navigate service for tourists
There are no limits only possibilities.
Housing Authority
Expanding capacity during peask seasons
Improve trail networks. Would like to see Tourism Fernie provide more support to Trails Alliance( financial and other). Summer season is essential for our town. Continue with your efforts to ascertain what a recreational complex would look like and needs based assessments yiu are conducting.
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