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1 WHAT is in YOUR Region? Rural areas are not homogeneous. Despite overall trend of decline some are growing This growth is highly correlated to the presence of amenities which are speculated to drive rural development. AgriCULTURE Tourism CAN Contribute to Rural Development
2 Rewards & Benefits of AgriCULTURE Tourism May be Far Reaching Generate New or Secondary Income Diversify Product Lines & Markets Allow Direct Feedback from Customers about Preferences for Products/Services Provide visitors with an experience of rural living; creating a culture of understanding about the importance of agriculture in rural communities and strengthen public support for farms/ranches.
3 Rewards & Benefits (continued) Preserve Visual & Cultural Rural Landscapes Reduce out-migration by Providing Jobs and Diversifying the Rural Economy Create Market Contacts with Urban Centers Engage with Others in Local Community (Arts, Heritage, Local Food, Recreation, etc.)
4 Preliminary Assessment of the Magnetism of Your Region Honestly Evaluate Each Statement and CLICK Your Choice to show How Strongly YOU or With the Statement
5 1. NATURAL BEAUTY of YOUR REGION a. The Region has a diverse range of geographic features such as hills, mountains, rivers/streams, soils & colors A. Strongly 77% B. C. Somewhat D. E. Strongly Strongly 14% 5% Somewhat 5% 0% Strongly
6 b. The Region has an abundance and variety of native animals that are readily accessible and visible to visitors. A. Strongly agree B. C. Somewhat D. E. Strongly 43% 35% 17% 4% 0% Strongly agree omewhat trongly
7 c. The vegetation in the region is very diverse, with an abundance of flowering plants, interesting trees or shrubs, and habitat areas for native wildlife A. Strongly B. C. Somewhat D. E. Strongly Strongly 33% 42% Somewhat 21% 4% 0% Strongly
8 d. Natural and man-made water features exist and offer many opportunities for recreational activities. A. Strongly 57% B. C. Somewhat 22% D. E. Strongly 13% 4% 4% Strongly Somewhat Strongly
9 e. Traveling through this region is a visually stimulating experience. A. Strongly 70% B. C. Somewhat 26% D. E. Strongly 0% 0% 4% Strongly Somewhat Strongly
10 2. Cultural & Social Characteristics of Your Region a. The region has a rich history, which has been developed for visitors and is represented by many historic buildings/homes and contains many historic settings 39% 39% A. Strongly B. C. Somewhat 13% D. 4% 4% E. Strongly Strongly Somewhat Strongly
11 b. The region maintains a strong link with its past, with an abundance of museums, monuments, historic markers and historic buildings. A. Strongly B. C. Somewhat D. E. Strongly Strongly 9% 43% Somewhat 35% 13% 0% Strongly
12 c. The region actively promotes the preservation of historic information and knowledge by maintaining education and interpretation centers. A. Strongly B. C. Somewhat D. E. Strongly Strongly 10% 19% Somewhat 24% 38% 10% Strongly
13 d. Local celebrations such as fairs, agricultural shows, and specials festivals (such as arts/crafts, music, etc.) are attractions for visitors to the area. A. Strongly B. C. Somewhat D. E. Strongly Strongly 30% 30% Somewhat 22% 13% 4% Strongly
14 e. In spite of a rich heritage, the region embraces diversity and all visitors are made to feel welcomed. 50% A. Strongly B. C. Somewhat D. E. Strongly 14% 18% Strongly Somewhat 18% 0% Strongly
15 3. Sports and Recreational Offerings in Your Region a. The region has a wide variety of developed sporting facilities/opportunities such as golf courses, mini-golf, go-carts, bowling, arcades, etc. A. Strongly B. C. Somewhat D. E. Strongly Strongly 0% 5% 5% mewhat 41% 50% ongly
16 b. The region has an abundance of facilities suitable for children s recreational pursuits such as playgrounds, parks and safe play areas. A. Strongly B. C. Somewhat D. E. Strongly Strongly 4% 17% Somewhat 48% 22% 9% Strongly
17 c. The region boasts a wide variety of tourism activities such as horse-riding trails, nature trails, hiking tracks and bike trails. A. Strongly B. C. Somewhat D. E. Strongly Strongly 27% 45% Somewhat 23% 5% 0% Strongly
18 d. There are well-catered facilities for canoeing, boating, sailing, windsurfing, diving, fishing, swimming and the like. A. Strongly B. C. Somewhat D. E. Strongly Strongly 18% 9% 9% Somewhat 41% 23% Strongly
19 e. The region provides many opportunities for adventurous people to pursue more extreme recreational activities such as off-road driving, hang-gliding, caving, rock climbing, parachuting, sky-diving and ballooning. A. Strongly B. C. Somewhat D. E. Strongly Strongly 10% 35% Somewhat 35% 20% 0% Strongly
20 4. Shopping and Commercial Facilities of Your Region a. The region is serviced by a wide selection of shops including general stores, specialty shops and gift shops catering to tourists. 35% A. Strongly B. C. Somewhat D. E. Strongly Strongly 4% 26% 17% 17% Somewhat Strongly
21 b. The commercial needs of residents and visitors are well served with adequate banking, postal, mobile telephone receptivity and internet facilities. 50% A. Strongly B. C. Somewhat D. E. Strongly Strongly 4% 29% 8% 8% Somewhat Strongly
22 c. The region is well served with automotive, marine, and other necessary repair, maintenance and refueling facilities. 40% A. Strongly 25% 25% B. C. Somewhat D. 5% 5% E. Strongly Strongly Somewhat Strongly
23 d. Tourists and local residents are well catered for with clubs, hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, cinemas, theatres and other entertainment and food and beverage service. 41% A. Strongly 32% B. 18% C. Somewhat 9% D. 0% E. Strongly Strongly Somewhat Strongly
24 e. Visitors to the region can be comfortably accommodated in a wide range of hotels, motels, camping parks, B&B, guest farms, cottages and inns. 45% A. Strongly B. 23% 27% C. Somewhat D. 0% 5% E. Strongly Strongly Somewhat Strongly
25 5. Public Infrastructure to Support Tourism in Your Region a. The region is well serviced by transport services including road and/or air, as well as a wide range of transport rental options 45% 45% A. Strongly B. C. Somewhat 9% D. 0% 0% E. Strongly Strongly Somewhat Strongly
26 b. The region has adequate and reliable emergency medical facilities 43% A. Strongly 30% B. C. Somewhat D. 4% 17% 4% E. Strongly Strongly Somewhat Strongly
27 c. Adequate police and other emergency services maintain the security and safety of residents and visitors to the area. 50% A. Strongly B. 29% C. Somewhat D. 8% 13% 0% E. Strongly Strongly Somewhat Strongly
28 d. Public areas such as parks, wayside stops, toilets and streetscapes, are clean, tidy and well maintained. 54% A. Strongly B. C. Somewhat 25% 17% D. 4% 0% E. Strongly Strongly Somewhat Strongly
29 e. The Region assists visitors by providing tourist information centers, maps, brochures, interpretation of local attractions and features, tours, local guides and other tourism supportive services. 48% A. Strongly B. C. Somewhat D. 4% 22% 17% 9% E. Strongly Strongly Somewhat Strongly
30 6. Attitudes Toward Tourists in Your Area a. The Region is investing a lot of energy and resources into attracting tourists to the area. A. Strongly B. C. Somewhat D. E. Strongly 22% 4% 35% Strongly Somewhat 30% 9% Strongly
31 b. The tourism infrastructure (including private & public tourism services) is well established and meets the needs of visitors to the Region. 50% A. Strongly B. 29% C. Somewhat D. 0% 8% 13% E. Strongly Strongly Somewhat Strongly
32 c. Local Businesses meet the needs of visitors in a warm and welcoming manner. 42% A. Strongly 29% B. C. Somewhat D. 8% 8% 13% E. Strongly Strongly Somewhat Strongly
33 d. People involved in tourism related businesses & services in the region cater to visitors from other cultures in a sympathetic and understanding manner. 48% A. Strongly B. C. Somewhat D. E. Strongly Strongly 0% 26% 13% 13% Somewhat Strongly
34 e. When I travel within this Region I am always made welcome, even though I may be a stranger. 42% A. Strongly B. C. Somewhat D. 8% 25% 17% 8% E. Strongly Strongly Somewhat Strongly
35 7. Accessibility of Your Region a. The road system within this Region is well developed. 32% A. Strongly 23% 23% B. 18% C. Somewhat D. 5% E. Strongly Strongly Somewhat Strongly
36 b. Visitors easily navigate the roads in this region, and there is extensive road and tourist signage. 50% A. Strongly B. 25% C. Somewhat D. 4% 13% 8% E. Strongly Strongly Somewhat Strongly
37 c. This Region is close enough to other attractive regions to ensure that tourists will find it rewarding to visit here. 54% A. Strongly B. C. Somewhat 17% 21% D. 4% 4% E. Strongly Strongly Somewhat Strongly
38 d. Traffic along the main access routes runs freely at all times. 36% A. Strongly B. C. Somewhat D. E. Strongly Strongly 28% 16% 12% 8% Somewhat Strongly
39 e. There are established ways to stay informed about inclement weather and other factors that may affect the accessibility of this area. 39% 35% A. Strongly B. C. Somewhat 13% 13% D. 0% E. Strongly Strongly Somewhat Strongly
40 Existing Tourism Activity in Your Region a. A number of different tourism operations currently operate in the Region (e.g. small businesses, family run operations or large corporate businesses). 46% A. Strongly B. 25% 25% C. Somewhat D. 0% 4% E. Strongly Strongly Somewhat Strongly
41 b. The Region is serviced by a domestic/international airport, major highway, or developed roads which will allow easy access to your region and destination. 36% A. Strongly B. 24% 28% C. Somewhat D. 8% 4% E. Strongly Strongly Somewhat Strongly
42 c. The tourism industry in your Region is NOT seasonal due to climate or special events/festivals. A. Strongly B. C. Somewhat D. E. Strongly 4% 9% Strongly Somewhat 0% 52% 35% Strongly
43 d. The current tourist market in the region is large enough for YOUR business and competing tourism products. 35% A. Strongly 22% 26% B. 17% C. Somewhat D. 0% E. Strongly Strongly Somewhat Strongly
44 e. The Region provides opportunities to create alliances with existing tourism enterprises in your area (e.g. tour operators, accommodation providers, complementary attractions and gift shops). 38% A. Strongly B. C. Somewhat D. 13% 25% 21% 4% E. Strongly Strongly Somewhat Strongly
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