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
increased use of the backcountry in peak seasons. Lack of afordable housing
The effect on the natural environment
Lack of housing for people working in the hospitality sector
Less bike trials. More building structures
Uncertainty regarding the USA
Transportation to and from Fernie that is reasonably priced. Transportation from montane, the ski hill, the cedars and alpine trails for restaurants and events in town. AKA a reasonable priced taxi service or uber
Government failures to work on solutions for improvement and reduce restrictions,
Environmental concerns for recreational areas, and limitations on employee options due to housing costs
lack of infrastructure, making sure our community is welcoming tourism, making sure the community understand what tourism bring to our town education about MRDT what does it represent, showing off what the MRDT have done for Fernie over the years. be loud about it and proud.
None, just a bigger share of the market
Lack of funding, businesses not willing to invest to follow growth, difficulties to find qualified staff.
Funding
not embracing the opportunity Tourism has to generate revenue for the community
Transportation Long & Short trips. Need more
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