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?
creating events or animation, hiring of an expert in events as a tourism fernie staff
Calgary
Lots. The area is booming. The existing businesses need to grow with the tourism and make sure they invest in their services and infrastructure to ensure a positive experience for tourists.
Needed infrastructure, Conference centre, Tourism economic development
Shoulder season focus
The outdoor rec scene is just getting started and is the future for tourism growth.
build things that charge money
I think to build on what is going on now and focus on continuing with the best outcome in mind
Improving infrastructure and facilities
Bike tourism
We need to capitalize on our position in the market. We are not Banff and that is an oportunity we have not been good at communicating in the past. We need to divert Banff traffic to us. Vancouver market needs to be tapped better
A solid relationship with the city based on shared understanding of both organizations ' challenges, being transparent, including the city in Master plans( Trails, event centre feasibility), these all seem like an undermining of existing city plans, OCP, LSMP, trails master plan, etc. Become actively involved in the development of the citys OCP.
To gather funding, information on what Fernie needs for tourist to stay longer and come in shoulder seasons
Plenty of opportunities. Explore more markets to bring here.
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