The Destination Development planning process is continuing successfully in the West Kootenay & Revelstoke planning area. Following up on the engagement sessions held in September, Kootenay Rockies Tourism and Destination BC continued to gather input from stakeholders through individual interviews and through the deployment of an online survey.
Subsequently, over 40 regional stakeholders regrouped for the second round of planning sessions on November 29-30 in Nakusp and Nelson. The sessions were articulated to expand on the visioning exercise started at the previous sessions, explore the destination potential and identify clear goals. The support and engagement level from the participants in the planning process has been exceptional thus far.
The next step will be the establishment of a working committee, that will assist in finalizing the vision and goals, work on identifying roles and responsibilities and review & finalize the West Kootenay and Revelstoke Destination Development Strategy.
The planning process for the Highway #3 Corridor – from Hope to the Alberta border, initiated on January 4, 2017 in the Kootenay Rockies, in partnership with the Highway#3 Mayors and Chairs Coalition, the Thompson Okanagan Tourism region and Destination BC.
For more information on the Destination Development program, visit Destination BC’s Destination Development or contact Emilie Cayer-Huard, Industry & Destination Development Specialist: Emilie@KootenayRockies.com Phone: 250-427-4838 ext. 206
