Osoyoos Resort Development Strategy Survey 2019

A Resort Development Strategy (RDS) is a requirement of the provincial Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI). The RDS must lead toward the desired outcomes of the RMI program including: to extend or diversify the community’s tourism season, increase visitation, improve the sustainability of their tourism sector, and enhance the visitor experience. A community’s RDS must identify the long-term vision for the community and what they plan to do to achieve the RMI outcomes.

We are looking for your input to help us develop the RDS for Osoyoos for the term 2019/20 to 2021/22. This survey should take about 10 minutes. Thank you for your time and input.

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* 1. How do you generally feel about tourism development in Osoyoos?
(select one of the options below)

I think tourism is great for our community and I support growing it.

I am okay with tourism in our community and I'd like it to stay at about current levels.

I don't support tourism development in our community.

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* 2. What are the outcomes you'd like to see as a result of increased tourism? Please rank the outcomes in order of importance, with 1 being the most important, and 4 being the least.
(use the drop down arrows to make your selections)

Increased revenues for our community from tourism

More infrastructure and programs that benefit our community

Greater employment opportunities in our community

Increased community pride

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* 3. If you don't support tourism development in Osoyoos, please identify the reasons why.
If you support tourism, skip this question.
(select one or more of the below responses)

Crowds, noise, traffic

Lack of affordable housing for residents due to places being rented nightly/short-term

Impacts to our natural environment

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Following is a list of assets and features in our community. Which ones do you think help best support a successful tourism industry and visitor experience in Osoyoos? Rank them in order of importance, with 1 being most important and 5 being least.
(use the drop down arrows to make your selections)

Access to parks and public spaces

Pedestrian friendly with good trail connectivity

Dynamic downtown which supports a variety of businesses, amenities and cultural events

Clean beaches with public amenities (washrooms, food vendors)

Cultural facilities and activities

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* 5. From the list below, what things do you think might discourage or hinder a successful tourism industry and visitor experience in Osoyoos? Rank them with 1 the being the largest hindrance, and 5 the least.
(use the drop down arrows to make your selections)

Traffic congestion

Lack of housing for service industry employees (can cause decrease in hours of operation for some businesses)

Insufficient amenities at some parks and beaches

Limited special events and amenities during off season

Limited special events during summer

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* 6. Osoyoos’ previous Resort Development Strategy (2015-2017) supported the following projects. Please indicate your level of agreement for continuing to support each project with future RMI funds.
(select one response for each project)

	Yes, let's continue to invest funding to improve this program.	Yes, let's continue to support this program, but we should mostly support other initiatives.	No, the program is pretty good and we should put the money elsewhere now.
Beach Cleaner machine (which is used to clean Gyro and Cootonwood Park and motel row beaches)	Beach Cleaner machine (which is used to clean Gyro and Cootonwood Park and motel row beaches) Yes, let's continue to invest funding to improve this program.	Beach Cleaner machine (which is used to clean Gyro and Cootonwood Park and motel row beaches) Yes, let's continue to support this program, but we should mostly support other initiatives.	Beach Cleaner machine (which is used to clean Gyro and Cootonwood Park and motel row beaches) No, the program is pretty good and we should put the money elsewhere now.
Downtown Revitalization (improved sidewalks, lighting, amenities, and engagement with retail operators)	Downtown Revitalization (improved sidewalks, lighting, amenities, and engagement with retail operators) Yes, let's continue to invest funding to improve this program.	Downtown Revitalization (improved sidewalks, lighting, amenities, and engagement with retail operators) Yes, let's continue to support this program, but we should mostly support other initiatives.	Downtown Revitalization (improved sidewalks, lighting, amenities, and engagement with retail operators) No, the program is pretty good and we should put the money elsewhere now.
Visitor Activity Enhancement (“seed funding” for clubs and organizations to develop events that will attract tourists)	Visitor Activity Enhancement (“seed funding” for clubs and organizations to develop events that will attract tourists) Yes, let's continue to invest funding to improve this program.	Visitor Activity Enhancement (“seed funding” for clubs and organizations to develop events that will attract tourists) Yes, let's continue to support this program, but we should mostly support other initiatives.	Visitor Activity Enhancement (“seed funding” for clubs and organizations to develop events that will attract tourists) No, the program is pretty good and we should put the money elsewhere now.
Waterfront Safety Improvements (including capital purchases and installation of swim area safety buoys)	Waterfront Safety Improvements (including capital purchases and installation of swim area safety buoys) Yes, let's continue to invest funding to improve this program.	Waterfront Safety Improvements (including capital purchases and installation of swim area safety buoys) Yes, let's continue to support this program, but we should mostly support other initiatives.	Waterfront Safety Improvements (including capital purchases and installation of swim area safety buoys) No, the program is pretty good and we should put the money elsewhere now.
Wayfinding/Information Signage (installation of directional, amenity information, environmental and cultural signage)	Wayfinding/Information Signage (installation of directional, amenity information, environmental and cultural signage) Yes, let's continue to invest funding to improve this program.	Wayfinding/Information Signage (installation of directional, amenity information, environmental and cultural signage) Yes, let's continue to support this program, but we should mostly support other initiatives.	Wayfinding/Information Signage (installation of directional, amenity information, environmental and cultural signage) No, the program is pretty good and we should put the money elsewhere now.
Trail Development (upgrading current trails, developing new trails and completing trail connections)	Trail Development (upgrading current trails, developing new trails and completing trail connections) Yes, let's continue to invest funding to improve this program.	Trail Development (upgrading current trails, developing new trails and completing trail connections) Yes, let's continue to support this program, but we should mostly support other initiatives.	Trail Development (upgrading current trails, developing new trails and completing trail connections) No, the program is pretty good and we should put the money elsewhere now.
Waterfront Enhancement (including visitor activity centres, walkways, passive recreation areas, pier and support amenities)	Waterfront Enhancement (including visitor activity centres, walkways, passive recreation areas, pier and support amenities) Yes, let's continue to invest funding to improve this program.	Waterfront Enhancement (including visitor activity centres, walkways, passive recreation areas, pier and support amenities) Yes, let's continue to support this program, but we should mostly support other initiatives.	Waterfront Enhancement (including visitor activity centres, walkways, passive recreation areas, pier and support amenities) No, the program is pretty good and we should put the money elsewhere now.

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* 7. The RMI program supports tourism initiatives that:
(i) Develop and/or enhance tourism infrastructure and amenities
(ii) Deliver remarkable visitor experiences
(iii) Implement sustainable tourism projects and initiatives

Given these objectives, do you have ideas for other RMI tourism projects in Osoyoos? Please be as specific as possible (e.g. description, location, target audience).
(type your responses in the boxes below)

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* 1. How do you generally feel about tourism development in Osoyoos?(select one of the options below)

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* 2. What are the outcomes you'd like to see as a result of increased tourism? Please rank the outcomes in order of importance, with 1 being the most important, and 4 being the least.(use the drop down arrows to make your selections)

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* 3. If you don't support tourism development in Osoyoos, please identify the reasons why.If you support tourism, skip this question.(select one or more of the below responses)

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* 5. From the list below, what things do you think might discourage or hinder a successful tourism industry and visitor experience in Osoyoos? Rank them with 1 the being the largest hindrance, and 5 the least.(use the drop down arrows to make your selections)

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* 6. Osoyoos’ previous Resort Development Strategy (2015-2017) supported the following projects. Please indicate your level of agreement for continuing to support each project with future RMI funds.(select one response for each project)

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* 8. Do you have any other comments about Osoyoos’ Resort Development Strategy?

* 1. How do you generally feel about tourism development in Osoyoos?
(select one of the options below)

* 2. What are the outcomes you'd like to see as a result of increased tourism? Please rank the outcomes in order of importance, with 1 being the most important, and 4 being the least.
(use the drop down arrows to make your selections)

* 3. If you don't support tourism development in Osoyoos, please identify the reasons why.
If you support tourism, skip this question.
(select one or more of the below responses)

* 5. From the list below, what things do you think might discourage or hinder a successful tourism industry and visitor experience in Osoyoos? Rank them with 1 the being the largest hindrance, and 5 the least.
(use the drop down arrows to make your selections)

* 6. Osoyoos’ previous Resort Development Strategy (2015-2017) supported the following projects. Please indicate your level of agreement for continuing to support each project with future RMI funds.
(select one response for each project)