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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO

ITEM/TOPIC:   Steward Vail Destination Stewardship Plan Mid-Year Update

PRESENTER(S):   Mia Vlaar, Economic Development Director and Cathy Ritter, Better Destinations LLC

BACKGROUND:   The Town of Vail (TOV) has engaged Better Destinations, MMGY NextFactor, and The Travel Foundation to develop a comprehensive destination stewardshp plan, Steward Vail, to gather community feedback and explore how how tourism can generate greater value to the Vail community. The plan, which is being developed during 2022, has included extensive community engagement, the results of which are included in the materials provided. Vail is seeking a best-in-class strategy, guided by principles of sustainability, to create a shared vision for a thriving tourism economy that supports quality of life and quality of experience for all those who care about Vail.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:   Information update. Listen to presentation and provide feedback.

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Council Memo - Steward Vail Mid Year Update
Steward Vail Council Update Presentation
Appendix A - Vail Resident Survey
Appendix B - Down Valley Resident Survey
Appendix C - Community Survey Comparison
Appendix D - Key Takeaways from Engagement Sessions
Appendix E - Vail Sustainability Analysis DRAFT
Appendix F - SMARI Image Research
Steward Vail Situational Analysis