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Dungog Shire Tourism Community Survey
1.
Can you tell us your name (not compulsory)?
2.
What is your organisation or business name (if applicable)?
3.
How would you best describe your connection to tourism in the Dungog Shire?
Local resident
Business owner or operator
Tourism or hospitality operator
Community or cultural organisation
Volunteer
Visitor or tourist
Government or agency representative
Other (please specify)
4.
Where are you based?
In or surrounding Dungog
In or surrounding Clarence Town
In or surrounding Vacy
In or surrounding Gresford
In or surrounding Paterson
Outside the Shire - please note your location:
5.
How important do you feel the following areas are to the future of tourism in Dungog Shire?
Not Important
Somewhat not important
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important
Tourism promotion and marketing
Not Important
Somewhat not important
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important
Heritage and cultural experiences
Not Important
Somewhat not important
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important
Nature-based and outdoor activities
Not Important
Somewhat not important
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important
Events and festivals
Not Important
Somewhat not important
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important
Visitor infrastructure (parking, signage, facilities)
Not Important
Somewhat not important
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important
Accommodation options
Not Important
Somewhat not important
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important
Food, beverage and local produce offerings
Not Important
Somewhat not important
Neutral
Somewhat important
Very important
6.
Of these areas, how well do you feel our current offering is meeting the needs of the tourism market?
Poorly
Somewhat poorly
Neutral
Somewhat satisfactory
Very satisfactory
Marketing and promotions
Poorly
Somewhat poorly
Neutral
Somewhat satisfactory
Very satisfactory
Accommodations choices
Poorly
Somewhat poorly
Neutral
Somewhat satisfactory
Very satisfactory
Recreational activities
Poorly
Somewhat poorly
Neutral
Somewhat satisfactory
Very satisfactory
Cafes and restaurants
Poorly
Somewhat poorly
Neutral
Somewhat satisfactory
Very satisfactory
Camping and RV facilities
Poorly
Somewhat poorly
Neutral
Somewhat satisfactory
Very satisfactory
Visitor Information services
Poorly
Somewhat poorly
Neutral
Somewhat satisfactory
Very satisfactory
Cultural attractions
Poorly
Somewhat poorly
Neutral
Somewhat satisfactory
Very satisfactory
Events
Poorly
Somewhat poorly
Neutral
Somewhat satisfactory
Very satisfactory
7.
How do you feel our tourism industry has fared over the past three years?
Significant decline
Slight decline
No significant change
Slight growth
Significant growth
I am unsure
8.
What trends are you noticing in visitor behaviour?
People staying longer
More families visiting
More day trippers
More interstate visitors
More campers
Generally less people visiting
Any other observations?
9.
Which visitor demographic do you believe represents the largest proportion of our visitors?
Young people (16-25)
Young families
Couples
Grey nomads (65+)
10.
How confident are you that tourism in the Dungog Shire will continue to grow over the next three years?
Very confident
Somewhat confident
Neutral
Not very confident
Not at all confident
11.
What do you feel Dungog's tourism bodies could do to better support the visitor economy?
12.
In your view, what is the single greatest opportunity for tourism in the Dungog Shire over the next three years?
13.
What do you see as the most significant barrier or challenge facing tourism in the Shire?
14.
Dungog Shire Council, Dungog Regional Tourism and Dungog District Chamber of Commerce are consider holding a tourism Round Table for industry participants. The purpose is to discuss ideas and ways we can work together to achieve better outcomes for the Shire's tourism operators.
Would you like to participate in the Round Table event (date to be confirmed)?
Yes - I would like to attend
No - but I would like to be kept informed of outcomes
Undecided
No I am not interested
15.
If you would like to attend or be kept informed, please provide your contact details:
Email address:
Phone (optional)
Is there anything specific you would like the Round Table to discuss? (optional):
16.
How did you hear about this survey?
Dungog Shire Council newsletter
Dungog Shire Council website
Dungog Regional Tourism
Chamber of Commerce
Dungog Shire Council Social media
Dungog Visitor Information Centre
Other social media
Word of mouth
Other (please specify)
Thank you for contributing to this survey. We greatly appreciate your feedback.