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Building Community Tourism Strategic Partnerships The 1 st IIPT Caribbean Community Tourism Conference Presented By Dr. Peter W. Williams, Director Centre for Tourism Policy and Research Simon Fraser University The Competitive Challenge industry transformation
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Building Community TourismStrategic Partnerships The 1st IIPT Caribbean Community Tourism Conference Presented By Dr. Peter W. Williams, Director Centre for Tourism Policy and Research Simon Fraser University
The Competitive Challenge industry transformation competing for opportunity share Strategic Partnerships For MeetingThe Competition
The Competitive Response Partnerships
Strategic Partnership Goals • Improve community support • Improve economies of scale • Improve product options • Improve market support
Sample Tourism Partnerships “to improve the competitiveness of small to medium-sized firms in the global tourism market through strategic partnerships which provide a sustainable competitive advantage” The Canadian Tourism Commission Product Clubs
Independent Innkeepers Product Club Theme: Eco-Cultural Tourism Goal: Position Inns as Eco-Cultural Experiences “offering not only the best in accommodation and cuisine, but also cultural, recreational and entertainment experiences”
Independent Innkeepers Product Club Theme: Eco-Cultural Tourism Goal: Position Inns as Eco-Cultural Experiences Partners: Intra-Sectoral: • 25 independent inns
Independent Innkeepers Product Club Theme: Eco-Cultural Tourism Goal: Position Inns as Eco-Cultural Experiences Partners: Intra-Sectoral: Inter-Sectoral: • 25 independent inns • protected natural areas • festivals • wineries
Independent Innkeepers Product Club Theme: Eco-Cultural Tourism Goal: Position Inns as Eco-Cultural Experiences Partners: Intra-Sectoral: Inter-Sectoral: • 25 independent inns • protected natural areas • festivals • wineries • watersport outfitters • cycling tour operators • craft artisans • antique retailers • universities • golf courses
Niagara Wine Route Theme: Wine and Culinary Tourism Goal: Increase Length of Stay and Visitor Spending Partners: Intra-Sectoral: • Niagara region wineries
Niagara Wine Route Theme: Wine and Culinary Tourism Goal: Increase Length of Stay and Visitor Spending Partners: Intra-Sectoral: Inter-Sectoral: • Niagara region wineries • Accommodation providers
Niagara Wine Route Theme: Wine and Culinary Tourism Goal: Increase Length of Stay and Visitor Spending Partners: Intra-Sectoral: Inter-Sectoral: • Niagara region wineries • Accommodation providers • Cuisine providers
Niagara Wine Route Theme: Wine and Culinary Tourism Goal: Increase Length of Stay and Visitor Spending Partners: Intra-Sectoral: Inter-Sectoral: • Niagara region wineries • Accommodation providers • Cuisine providers • Culture leisure providers
Niagara Wine Route Theme: Wine and Culinary Tourism Goal: Increase Length of Stay and Visitor Spending Partners: Intra-Sectoral: Inter-Sectoral: • Niagara region wineries • Accommodation providers • Cuisine providers • Culture leisure providers • Retail providers
Niagara Wine Route Theme: Wine and Culinary Tourism Goal: Increase Length of Stay and Visitor Spending Partners: Intra-Sectoral: Inter-Sectoral: • Niagara region wineries • Accommodation providers • Cuisine providers • Culture leisure providers • Retail providers • Festival providers
Niagara Wine Route Theme: Wine and Culinary Tourism Goal: Increase Length of Stay and Visitor Spending Partners: Intra-Sectoral: Inter-Sectoral: • Niagara region wineries • Accommodation providers • Cuisine providers • Culture leisure providers • Retail providers • Festival providers • Cycling providers
Niagara Wine Route Theme: Wine and Culinary Tourism Goal: Increase Length of Stay and Visitor Spending Partners: Intra-Sectoral: Inter-Sectoral: • Niagara region wineries • Accommodation providers • Cuisine providers • Culture leisure providers • Retail providers • Festival providers • Cycling providers • Farmers’ markets
Strategic Partnership Traits • Competitive within their industry • Willing to share resources • Willing to share best practices • Willing to link strategic strengths • Demonstrate credibility/integrity