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November 27, 2015 |
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Fernie Due for Hotel Tax Renewal
Since 2007 Fernie accommodators have been legislated to collect a 2% MRDT (aka AHRT) Hotel Tax from all visitors staying overnight in Fernie. Since then over $2.5 million has been collected of which the majorlty has been provided to Tourism Fernie for the purposes of marketing Fernie as a travel destination. The MRDT must be renewed every five years. The current five year agreement expires January 31, 2017. Tourism Fernie has initiated the renewal process which includes communicating with all accommodators to vote on the renewal and whether they support increasing the 2% MRDT to 3%. |
Fernie Ambassador Program
EXPLORE . EXPAND . EXCITE The Fernie Ambassador Program is an educational opportunity for all, building on the spirit of community and co-operation. The purpose of the ambassador program is to empower all new and existing staff and residents to assist visitors in having the best experience possible in Fernie by providing customer service skills training plus information on activities, resources, services, facilities, legends and stories that can be shared in everyday interactions. The Fernie Ambassador Program is a joint initiative of the Fernie Chamber of Commerce, RMI, College of the Rockies, Tourism Fernie and the City of Fernie with support from Community Tourism partners. Upcoming dates: Nov 27, 30, 9, 15, 18. Includes Light Lunch. Registration required, call 250 423 4691. |
Help promote these 2 great Fernie contests!
Tourism Fernie's annual winter contests are now online - promote through your social media and help keep the focus on Fernie ahead of the upcoming winter! Thanks to all members who supported these contests with donations and gift certificates. Your support is essential and much appreciated. If you would like to partner on a future contest or have Tourism Fernie host your contest on our website and social media, please contact the office:
info@tourismfernie.com | 250 423 2037 Fernie Winter Vacation Contest - enter by Dec 13th
Fernie Sledder's Vacation Contest - enter by Nov 29th |
The Value of Tourism
The tourism industry plays a significant role in Fernie and the provincial economy in terms of revenue earned by tourism businesses, value added to the economy by tourism activities, and creation of employment opportunities. Did You Know in BC:
For Fernie we are currently working to establish some of these metrics in partnership with local tourism businesses, the Chamber of Commerce, Destination BC and The City of Fernie. Initial metrics for Fernie are:
As Tourism Fernie continues to gather data about tourism in Fernie, more will be shared with all stakeholders. Read more about the Value of Tourism in BC. |
Fernie in recent media
Following a Destination BC-led Powder Highway fam tour last winter, Fernie is currently featured in the current Dreamscapes Fall/Winter issue inserted into last month's Globe & Mail. 'The Fernie Factor' is a cover story in the Fall/Winter Get Out There Magazine, distributed across Eastern Canada. Fernie is featured in the new Mountain Life Resort Guide and the Mountain Life Ontario Edition |
Consumer Shows & Travel
Here at Tourism Fernie we are in the midst of our busy marketing season. Staff & Representatives have attended the following events recently:
In early 2016 we will be attending: If you have any questions about our Show schedule or would like to talk about partnering on future booth space, please contact Jikke or Rebecca at the office on 250 423 2037 or by email at jikke@tourismfernie.com or rebecca@tourismfernie.com. |
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