The Visitor Economy and Visitor Services
The visitor economy encompasses the contribution tourism makes to employment, investment, infrastructure development, exports, provision of temporary labour and social vibrancy.
A Vibrant Visitor Economy
Light Regional Council has recognised the significance of the visitor economy as an increasingly sustainable economic driver for the local community, and as such, want to play an active role in developing this industry to ensure the futures of those who live and work in the region.
The base infrastructure and core amenities that are enjoyed in region by visitors are largely the product of the work of Council, whether it is through placemaking assets, accessibility, natural and cultural environment, or the provision of visitor services. A vibrant visitor economy also unlocks the opportunity for population growth, as there are also strong overlaps between a place being highly liveable and great to visit. So, when visitors enjoy and fall in love with a location, they could decide to move and live locally, which can be a sustainable way to increase the capacity of the Council to deliver on community desires and expectations.
The visitor economy includes all visitors that travel outside their usual home to take part in activities including leisure, business, events, employment, education or to visit friends and relatives. These visitors, which include international, interstate, intrastate and day trip visitors, provide benefits to the economy through the direct contributions of their tourism activities, as well as the indirect contributions via the value chain, such as the impacts of capital investment and Government expenditure.
Sustainable Tourism
The natural environment of Light Regional Council supports the lifestyles, livelihoods and the liveability of the Council area. It provides fresh water, clean air, food and shelter and underpins our economy.
Council recognises the role it can play in supporting the address of environmental challenges and in its desire to contribute to a sustainable future as referenced in its Environmental Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan 2022-2027.
Sustainability is a journey - not a destination. It is about the steps taken and an ongoing commitment to improving sustainability efforts.
The Sustainable Tourism Paper has been developed to share what is currently occurring with Sustainable Tourism and what Light Tourism is working to action to support the Light Region tourism industry in remaining competitive in a rapidly evolving, sustainably focused society.
If you are interested to know more detail about the Strive 4 Sustainability Scorecard Program as noted in the paper or to register, please visit the Eco Tourism website.
Visitor Services
