The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related...
Transcript of The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related...
![Page 1: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
The Future of Travel & Tourism
A Presentation to Virginia Beach 2040 September 23, 2011
![Page 2: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
2
On the Nation • $704 billion in travel-related spending • 10.1 million American workers employed • $113 billion in tax revenue
Economic Impact of Travel & Tourism
![Page 3: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
3
On the Nation • $704 billion in travel-related spending • 10.1 million American workers employed • $113 billion in tax revenue
On the Commonwealth • 17.7 billion in travel-related expenditures • 204,480 jobs • $1.24 billion annually in federal, state, and local
tax revenue
Economic Impact of Travel & Tourism
![Page 4: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
4
On Virginia Beach • $1.06 billion in travel-related spending • 11,596 jobs • $91.6 million in state and local tax revenue
Economic Impact of Travel & Tourism
![Page 5: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
5
• Leisure o Northeast Corridor of US o Canada o Europe
• Virginia Beach Convention Center
• Meetings/Conventions o Convention Center o City-wide Hotels
• Sports Marketing • Business Trade • Experiential Packages • Group Tour • Reunions • Events and Festivals • EcoTourism
Year-Round Resort Destination Market Segments
![Page 6: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
6
• Total room nights: 2.372 million • Room nights occupied September – May: 63% • Total overnight person trips: 7.8 million • Overnight person trips between September – May:
4.6 million or 59%
Year-Round Resort Destination
Smith Travel Research & Longwoods International
![Page 7: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
7
Virginia Beach Hotel Capacity Utilization 2010 (Thousands of Room Nights)
![Page 8: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
8
![Page 9: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
9
More than half of Americans live within 50 miles of the Atlantic, Pacific,
Gulf and Great Lakes coasts
![Page 10: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
10
Minorities accounted for almost 49% of U.S. births in the year
ending July 1, 2009 - a record high
US Census
![Page 11: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
11
Over the next thirty years, the US population will grow by 1/3 to 400
million people
US Census
![Page 12: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
12
Even then, the population of China will outnumber us 4 to 1
![Page 13: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
13
The percentage of the US population over the age of 45 will
increase from 40% in 2010 to 66% in 2040
US Census
![Page 14: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
14
And those 65+ will almost double to about 81 million, comprising about 20% of the total population
US Census
![Page 15: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
15
There is increasing competition for the global middle class tourist
from emerging economies like Brazil, China, India, Indonesia
http://www.strategy-business.com/article/11309?gko=b77ce
![Page 16: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
16 WTO
Globally, international tourist arrivals are expected to reach 1.6
billion in 2020, almost doubling the 2005 level
![Page 17: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
17
Future workplaces will reflect decades-long trends, such as the continued
rise of employment in the service sector which is the mainstay of most of the
communities in the nation
![Page 18: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
18
Tourism is defining - and will continue to define - how cities
evolve and grow
![Page 19: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
19
So, is our tourism industry prepared for future?
![Page 20: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
20
![Page 21: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
21
![Page 22: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
22
We must redefine the tourism industry.
![Page 23: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
23
In five “easy” steps:
![Page 24: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
24
The tourism industry MUST be heard as one voice.
![Page 25: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
25
Obstacles and barriers for growth MUST be pushed aside.
![Page 26: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
26
There MUST be a new level of commitment.
![Page 27: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
27
Government MUST change and recognize the tourism industry
as a major generator of tax revenue and jobs.
![Page 28: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
28
We MUST arrive at a solid understanding of what we
need (and want) in order to move forward.
![Page 29: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
29
2040 is less than thirty years away.
![Page 30: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
30
And we’ve done a lot over the last thirty years.
![Page 31: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
31
1981
![Page 32: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
32
Look what we’ve accomplished:
![Page 33: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
33
![Page 34: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
34
![Page 35: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
35
![Page 36: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
36
![Page 37: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
37
![Page 38: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
38
![Page 39: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/39.jpg)
39
![Page 40: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/40.jpg)
40
![Page 41: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/41.jpg)
41
![Page 42: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/42.jpg)
42
![Page 43: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/43.jpg)
43
![Page 44: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/44.jpg)
44
![Page 45: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/45.jpg)
45
Without continual growth and progress, such words as
improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.
![Page 46: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/46.jpg)
46
Without continual growth and progress, such words as
improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.
Ben Franklin
![Page 47: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/47.jpg)
47
Or, in other words… standing still is the same
as moving backwards
![Page 48: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/48.jpg)
48
We choose to move forward:
![Page 49: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/49.jpg)
49
![Page 50: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/50.jpg)
50 19th Street
![Page 51: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/51.jpg)
51 19th Street
![Page 52: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/52.jpg)
52 Pacific Avenue
![Page 53: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/53.jpg)
53 Laskin Gateway
![Page 54: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/54.jpg)
54 Marina District
![Page 55: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/55.jpg)
55 Headquarters Hotel
![Page 56: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/56.jpg)
56 Dome Site
![Page 57: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/57.jpg)
57
![Page 58: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/58.jpg)
58
![Page 59: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/59.jpg)
59
![Page 60: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/60.jpg)
60
What’s next is up to all of us.
![Page 61: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/61.jpg)
61
Our wish list…
![Page 62: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/62.jpg)
62
Continued transformation of not only the resort area, but
also the entire city
![Page 63: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/63.jpg)
63
To become THE TOP convention destination on the
East Coast
![Page 64: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/64.jpg)
64
Convention center expansion
![Page 65: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/65.jpg)
65
To be the home to major professional sport team(s)
![Page 66: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/66.jpg)
66
Continue to diversify and cultivate market segments to transform the city into a true
year-round destination
![Page 67: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/67.jpg)
67
Development of one or two self-contained resorts in the
southern part of the city
![Page 68: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/68.jpg)
68
Historic investment in transportation
![Page 69: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/69.jpg)
69
• Roads and bridges – nation, state and local • Connection to high speed rail through DC and points north
and south • Light rail throughout the region • Aviation issues such as visas, customs, TSA, fees • A true international airport • A systems approach (integration of transportation elements)
![Page 70: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/70.jpg)
70
A recognition and understanding that repeat visitation provides equity for our tourism industry
![Page 71: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/71.jpg)
71
Increases in budgetary support are needed to promote the
growing industry
![Page 72: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/72.jpg)
72
A master plan that prepares us for 2040 and beyond.
![Page 73: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/73.jpg)
73
In summary, we want to leave you with these key points:
![Page 74: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/74.jpg)
74
1. The world is a going to be a different place. • Product development, transportation overhaul, and
diversification of domestic and international markets will be crucial to our long-term growth as a year-round destination.
• Concentration on strategic development throughout the entire city as well as the resort area will be required.
![Page 75: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/75.jpg)
75
2. We need a new level of understanding of the benefits that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city.
• Travel and tourism are major generators of tax revenue and jobs here and nationwide.
• Cites that are moving forward have recognized the importance of travel and tourism to their economies.
![Page 76: The Future of Travel & Tourism - VBgov.com...Sep 23, 2011 · that tourism development and related growth can have on the future of our city. • Travel and tourism are major generators](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042105/5e82e907a53a852a7f5f494b/html5/thumbnails/76.jpg)
76
Discussion