The tourism centre in Air Ronge has reopened with a focus on cultural showcases and improving facilities to enhance tourism.
Visitors provided feedback on the centre’s future plans during an open house event.
Key takeaways from the surveys:
– Push to support artisans and local businesses through better marketing and display strategies.
– Aims to foster collaboration and representation of Indigenous culture in tourism.
Challenges identified:
– Visibility, funding, and resource access are major hurdles.
– Local artisans will not be selling their products at the centre for the time being.
The centre will be open Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with reduced hours on Fridays and closed on weekends.
The organization is committed to being responsible and intentional in its approach.
The centre is focused on creating engaging experiences for tourists and working closely with local businesses to develop tourism packages.