Tourism Stakeholder Survey
Please take 5-10 minutes to complete a survey that provides those involved in Hinsdale County tourism an opportunity to share their ideas and opinions about the local tourism industry. Responses are anonymous and will help us better understand stakeholder sentiment as we continue to develop and manage tourism locally.
1. What type of tourism-related business are you? (select all that apply)
Retail/shopping
Attraction (ex. Museums)
Arts and Creative
Outdoor Recreation
Food/beverage
Accommodation
Transportation
Other
2. Where is your business located?
Town of Lake City
Hinsdale County
3. What is your title?
4. How long have you been working in Hinsdale County?
5. How long have you been working in the tourism industry?
6. So far in 2021, have you observed visitation at your organization or business:
Stay the same as previous years
Decrease from previous years
Increase from previous years
Do not know
7. So far in 2021, have you observed revenue:
Stay the same as previous years
Decrease from previous years
Increase from previous years
Do not know
8. What are your primary business concerns for the next 12 months? (select the top 5)
Retaining staff
Hiring staff
Staff reliability and work ethic
Revenue shortfall
Rising costs of supplies
Housing costs for employees
Visitor satisfaction with your product or service
Visitor satisfaction with the attractions in the destination
Compliance with current COVID-19 health restrictions
Potential new COVID-19 health regulations or lockdowns
Resident sentiment and attitude towards tourism
Supply chain disruptions
Business financing /refinancing
Lack of parking
Decrease in visitors / business revenue
Adopting new technology /e-commerce
Irresponsible visitation by guests
Decreased consumer economic confidence
Other
9. Please select the priorities below that you think should be pursued for the next 12 months. (select the top 5)
Increase demand and visitation to Lake City/Hinsdale County
Encouraging responsible visitation
Enforcing COVID-19 health restrictions
Building local awareness of the value of tourism
Workforce development to meet the tourism industry’s labor needs
Developing new visitor experiences
Enhancing existing visitor experiences
Hosting new events
Enhancing interpretation of local culture and history
Promotion of local businesses and activities
Promoting non peak tourism opportunities
Increase mid-week visitation to Lake City/Hinsdale County
Increase shoulder/off-season visitation to Lake City/Hinsdale County
Improve wayfinding in Lake City/Hinsdale County
Design and publish curated experiences (attraction passes, brewery passports, etc)
Attract higher spending visitors
Attract more respectful/responsible visitors
None of the above
Other
10. Please select the behaviors on public lands that you think should be addressed as priorities for the next 12 months. (select the top 5)
Trailhead parking congestion
Trash not properly disposed of on trails/campsites
Human waste being left on trails and in campsites
People not staying on trails/roads
Illegal camping
Compliance with fire bans
Avoidable search and rescue calls
Conflicts between different recreational user groups
New user education on responsible recreation
Complications with dogs/pets on trails
Noise/congestion in the backcountry
Noise/congestion from OHVs (off-highway vehicles)
I do not think any behaviors on public lands should be addressed
Other
11. I have a strong business outlook for the next 12 months
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
12. I have the right tools and resources to train my workforce
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
13. I would like to see more visitors come to Lake City/Hinsdale County in the winter
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
14. I would like to see more visitors come to Lake City/Hinsdale County in the spring
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
15. I would like to see more visitors come to Lake City/Hinsdale County in the summer
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
16. I would like to see more visitors come to Lake City/Hinsdale County in the fall
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
17. I would like to see new visitor experiences become available in Lake City/Hinsdale County
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
18. I would like to see more events hosted in Lake City/Hinsdale County
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
19. Tourism from in-state visitors is critical to the success of my organization
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
20. Tourism from out-of-state visitors is critical to the success of my organization
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
21. Tourism from international visitors is critical to the success of my organization
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
22. My local government is doing a good job managing the pace of tourism development
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
23. My local government is doing a good job at promoting tourism to Lake City/Hinsdale County
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
24. Without the tax revenues we get from tourism, I would have to pay higher state and local taxes for government programs and services
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
25. I enjoy being an ambassador for tourism attractions, products and activities in Lake City/Hinsdale County
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
26. What Lake City experience(s) would you recommend to a tourist interested in visiting in the winter? Consider a day trip, weekend and/or extended stay.
27. How do you envision promoting Lake City as a winter destination? What sets us apart in your mind?
28. Do you have any other ideas for how Hinsdale County and Lake City can draw more wintertime visitors and support your business?
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