Tourism Development Planning

Yes! We can assist you in identifying potential funding sources and preparing grant applications to help cover the costs of your tourism development projects. Many communities secure grants and financial support from government programs and other organizations to fund tourism initiatives. We’ll guide you through the process to maximize your chances of securing funding.

Tourism development creates new opportunities for local businesses by attracting visitors and increasing local spending. But it’s not just about visitors—tourism products also benefit the local community. They encourage residents to explore their own backyard, support local businesses, and contribute to community pride.

We also work with businesses to create experiential tourism offerings that engage both visitors and locals in meaningful ways, such as farms offering hands-on experiences or bakeries hosting workshops. By fostering collaboration between local businesses and organizations, we create opportunities for multiple businesses to thrive together. These unique experiences help set your community apart and give local businesses a chance to shine.

Community engagement is essential to successful tourism development. We work closely with local residents, business owners, and stakeholders to ensure the plan reflects the entire community’s needs and aspirations. By involving your community from the beginning, we build support for your tourism initiatives and create a shared vision for your community’s future as a destination.

Sustainability is a key part of our approach to tourism development. We focus on creating strategies that respect your community’s natural and cultural resources. We prioritize long-term benefits and work to ensure that tourism growth doesn’t come at the expense of the environment or community well-being. Our goal is to make tourism a positive force for both visitors and residents.

We take a balanced approach to tourism development that prioritizes your community’s well-being. This means ensuring that tourism growth doesn’t overwhelm local infrastructure or disrupt daily life. We design plans that manage visitor flow, protect your community’s character, and integrate tourism in ways that benefit both visitors and residents alike.

The timeline varies depending on the scope of the project, but on average, the process can take between 6 to 12 months. We work at a pace that ensures your tourism strategy is thoroughly developed while keeping your community’s needs at the forefront. We’re flexible and will adapt the timeline to fit your specific situation.

Experiential tourism isn’t just for traditional tourism businesses—it’s an opportunity for any local business to shine. Imagine a farmer offering hands-on harvest experiences, a B&B offering farm-to-table dinners, a local bakery hosting pastry-making workshops, a restaurateur hosting cooking classes, or a non-profit museum engaging visitors in a day in the life of a local artisan. Experiential tourism is about creating moments that visitors remember and share, leading to stronger connections with your community and more reasons to visit.

By focusing on experiential tourism, you can empower entrepreneurs in your community to create unforgettable experiences that set your town apart. We specialize in helping entrepreneurs and small businesses develop and market experiential tourism products that stand out. We also offer training and development programs to help local businesses and entrepreneurs build and promote these kinds of offerings.

Do you want to learn more about bringing Experiential Tourism Development Training to your community? Learn more about our community workshops program.

The first step is a community assessment. We’ll work with you to evaluate your current tourism assets and identify hidden opportunities. This helps us understand what makes your community unique and how to develop tourism products that attract visitors and benefit the local economy. From there, we’ll collaborate with local stakeholders to create a plan tailored to your community’s strengths and goals.

After your tourism plan is developed, we continue to offer support through implementation, evaluation, and adjustments. We help you track performance, make necessary tweaks, and keep your community’s tourism growth on course. Whether you need help with marketing, community engagement, or expanding your offerings, we’re here to assist long after the plan is complete.

Every community, no matter its size, has unique features that can be developed into tourism products. This could include leveraging natural beauty, historical landmarks, local artisans, or even unique cultural traditions. We’ll help you identify and develop tourism offerings that are authentic to your community, whether it’s outdoor adventure experiences, cultural tours, or local food and craft experiences.