Statewide Tourism Organization Survey

Thank you for taking time to complete this survey which will be used to determine the interest and priorities for a unified voice for travel and tourism in North Dakota. With the visitor economy impacting every country in our state and tourism the states 3rd largest Industry- there is interest in forming an overarching association to support growth. Tourism’s impact on quality of life and sustaining businesses has never been higher.

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* 1. What type of visitor-related entity do you represent?

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* 2. Are you aware of or a member of any existing statewide association for travel and tourism in North Dakota or the region?

Yes

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* 3. If yes, please list

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* 4. How likely are you to support the establishment of a new statewide membership association for travel and tourism? (1 - Not likely at all, 5 - Very likely)

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 5. What benefits do you see in having a statewide association for travel & tourism?

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* 6. What challenges do you believe a statewide association could help address within the tourism industry?

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* 7. Which specific areas or topics would you like the association to focus on? (check all that apply)

Networking

Statewide Cooperative Marketing

Advocacy - Legislative Relations

Industry Standards

Workforce Development

Education/Information

Research

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What do you think should be the primary objectives and goals of a statewide membership association for travel and tourism?

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* 9. How important is it for you or your organization to collaborate and network with other tourism/visitor industry entities across the state? (Scale: 1 - Not important, 5 - Very important)

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* 10. Should such an association create councils for deeper engagement which of the following would you be interested in? (check all that apply)

Attractions (including museums, art galleries, historic sites...)

Festivals and Events

CVBS or Chambers (currently DMAND)

Lodging

Restaurants (including wineries, breweries, bars and other food and beverage providers)

Outdoor recreations (including guides, outfitters, rentals, parks, etc)

North Dakota Native Tourism offerings (Tribal tourism offices, experiences, artists, etc)

Downtowners/Placemaking groups and consortiums

Venues (arenas, meeting facilities, amphitheaters, etc)

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 11. If so, do you have any specific suggestions or recommendations for the structure and governance of such a statewide organization?

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* 12. Do you have any concerns or reservations about the creation of a statewide association for travel and tourism?

Yes

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* 13. If yes, please explain why you would have reservations

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* 14. Would you be willing to actively engage in the development and implementation of such an association's initiatives, projects, and strategies?

Yes

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* 15. If yes, and you would like us to add your name to the list, please provide your contact information

Name

Company

Email Address

Statewide Tourism Organization Survey

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* 1. What type of visitor-related entity do you represent?

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* 2. Are you aware of or a member of any existing statewide association for travel and tourism in North Dakota or the region?

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* 3. If yes, please list

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* 4. How likely are you to support the establishment of a new statewide membership association for travel and tourism? (1 - Not likely at all, 5 - Very likely)

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* 5. What benefits do you see in having a statewide association for travel & tourism?

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* 6. What challenges do you believe a statewide association could help address within the tourism industry?

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* 7. Which specific areas or topics would you like the association to focus on? (check all that apply)

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* 8. What do you think should be the primary objectives and goals of a statewide membership association for travel and tourism?

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* 9. How important is it for you or your organization to collaborate and network with other tourism/visitor industry entities across the state? (Scale: 1 - Not important, 5 - Very important)

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* 10. Should such an association create councils for deeper engagement which of the following would you be interested in? (check all that apply)

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* 11. If so, do you have any specific suggestions or recommendations for the structure and governance of such a statewide organization?

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* 12. Do you have any concerns or reservations about the creation of a statewide association for travel and tourism?

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* 13. If yes, please explain why you would have reservations

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* 14. Would you be willing to actively engage in the development and implementation of such an association's initiatives, projects, and strategies?

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* 15. If yes, and you would like us to add your name to the list, please provide your contact information

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* 16. Please provide any additional comments or suggestions regarding the establishment of a statewide association for travel and tourism.