Holmes Dyer, in collaboration with Claire Ellis Tourism Analysis and Solutions, has developed a tailored, engaging, strategic, and implementable Tourism and Economic Development Strategy for the Adelaide Plains Council and its communities.
This strategy is recognised as a priority for the growing economy and community of Adelaide Plains, which benefits from its strategic location on the fringe of metropolitan Adelaide, alongside key coastal and regional partners.
The Tourism and Economic Development Strategy aims to assist the Adelaide Plains Council in:
- Developing and sustaining its emerging economy;
- Identifying tourism and market investment initiatives;
- Increasing visitor numbers, spending, and overnight stays;
- Facilitating economic development opportunities for the district;
- Creating a supportive environment for small businesses;
- Maintaining business competitiveness and increasing profitability;
- Identifying areas for future economic exploration and development;
- Delivering proactive marketing strategies; and
- Identifying practical outcomes that support investment attraction.
Key services provided by Holmes Dyer include:
- Contextual review to align broader investment and development drivers with the local Tourism and Economic Development Strategy;
- Identification of key stakeholders and delivery of a relevant engagement strategy;
- Elected Members and community engagement to align Council and community expectations for strategies,
- Transitioning stakeholder ideas into economic actions that enable business growth and confidence;
- Testing and validating key proposals from engagement with economic partners and stakeholders;
- Identifying funding and partnership opportunities; and
- Solidifying new partnerships and arrangement to foster greater industry ownership of Adelaide Plains’ economic future.
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