The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is seeking a qualified consultant to lead the facilitation of a Smart Tourism visioning journey, designed to guide Whistler’s collaborative approach to destination management and stewardship. This process will involve the facilitation of multiple workshops with Whistler’s key resort stakeholders to think collaboratively about the future of tourism in Whistler.

Smart Tourism emerged as one of four strategic priorities for Whistler Council’s 2023–26 term in addition to housing, climate action and community engagement. Smart Tourism questions what it is for Whistler to be a global leader. It challenges our community to consider how they can contribute to a sustainable future and shape a destination of which they are proud. It represents a unified approach to destination management to deliver economic success through balancing community, culture, and environment.

The project will require facilitation of a minimum of two visioning workshops with the Smart Tourism Committee to develop a collective vision of what the future of tourism can look like in Whistler. This will be concluded with a summary report detailing the proposed Smart Tourism Vision, which will act as the foundation to a future roadmap or implementation strategy. 

Contact: Richard Kemble, Economic Development Officer, rkemble@whistler.ca