Section 3: Future of tourism within the Fernie area.
Q13. What barriers or concerns do you see when it comes to sustainable tourism growth in Fernie and the surrounding region
Retaining balance with the natural assets.
The City of Fernie in both competence of staff, timeliness in responding and lack of cooperation with all organizations, icluding Tourism Fernie
- lack of a community center
- public transportation opportunities
- affordable housing for entry-level and seasonal employees
- affordable housing for seasonal employees who want to transition to full-time, year-round Fernie residents
permitting process with the city, not enough support and funding for NFP organizations that provide tourist attractions
A new operator for the ski area, that invests in the experience
I think concerns are already being addressed( more accommodations, amenities, etc). We are limited by CoF infrastructure or lack of it( no community / conference centre), but that will take time.
Affordability. How will people continue to work and live here as Fernie grows?
Lack of consensus from local residents and governance organizations as to the importance of tourism
city of Fernie employees
Uncertain economic time creates last minute tourism which is very difficult for event planning!
Environmental and housing
Entertainment- like bowling etc
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