Happy New Year everyone!
As we look forward to a new year with optimism, wrapped in a healthy blanket of market caution, we know one thing for sure — people will continue to travel! How, where, and their decision making will be impacted though by world events such as the current economic climate.
But that’s okay — if you are on the track with your business development – keep going and remember …
” To achieve your dreams, you first have to believe they can happen.”
Timing may change, speed to market may be modified, partners may be diversified but a solid business plan, with expert knowledge of your ‘ideal guest’ will keep you moving forward and through the horizons that are ahead.
And remember – don’t loose your sense of humor for ‘whenever work is driving you nuts … remember what is most important in your life’ and that should put a smile on your face and give you the strength to see through the cloudy days.
From all of us in the Tourism Cafe — happy new year, happy tourism product and market develoment, and we look forward to connecting with you this year!
Nancy Arsenault, Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management, Royal Roads University
