Annapolis-Digby Economic Development Agency hosted a session March 15 in Cornwallis Park that brought together 40 tourism industry stakeholders with Destination South West Nova Association.
The session was looking for ways to continue to grow tourism despite the loss of the Cat ferry.
“The Digby ferry was discussed and everyone agreed that it was very important that the ferry receive as much support as possible,” said ADEDA economic development officer Joy O’Neil. “The Digby ferry definitely was viewed favourably and recognized as a good option for people previously using the Cat.”
She said suggestions last week to compensate for loss of business from the Yarmouth ferry included increased publicity and support for the Digby-Saint John ferry, increased promotion by Halifax’s international airport, and increased publicity in market areas such as New Brunswick, New England, Ontario, Quebec and Alberta.
“The meeting showed that support for tourism in the region is still very strong among businesses and those organizations that deal in tourism and that we are very willing to compensate for this lost business and find different ways forward,” O’Neil said.
