A tourism strategy session is in the works for the Manitoulin and La Cloche area.
Community development and outreach coordinator, Marcus Mohr of the Township of Central Manitoulin says the township is taking the lead in creating a comprehensive post pandemic Strategic Plan.
He says that plan will explore various post-pandemic tourism opportunities to guide communities in adapting to sudden tourism growth in a COVID-safe manner.
Mohr says there will be two sessions of the virtual Manitoulin – La Cloche Tourism Strategy Workshop on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, either at 2 pm or 6 pm.
He adds anyone interested in local tourism can register at the following links …
2:00-3:00 pm EST (Jan 19, 2022):
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rcOivpzgtHNbYn7ifof2qoGSFY0k61adn
6:00-7:00 pm EST (Jan 19, 2022):
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqf-CvpzgrHN2NGDWptNV2AN_ReiCKREm2
The experience and feedback during the workshop will assist in outlining the future for the local tourism industry:
What will a tourism strategy for Manitoulin and La Cloche accomplish?
What does better wayfinding signage look like in Manitoulin and La Cloche?
What must happen for the tourism industry to move forward in a sustainable way?
Outside Manitoulin and La Cloche, who else can help us maximize our tourism potential?
You can shape recommendations on how the tourism sector can become more resilient.
To contact Mohr, call 705-377-5726 or via email at: [email protected]
