2020-01-13 GC Agenda - Item 10 - Attachment 2 - The Value of Tourism to the Noosa Community October 2019 FINAL REPORT

Which of the following statements best reflect your thoughts regarding tourism in Noosa?
I strongly approve of tourism, on balance it is great for the community and economy
I slightly approve of tourism and the minor inconveniences it causes because on balance it is good for the community and
economy
I neither approve nor disapprove of tourism as it does not affect me positively or negatively.
I slight disapprove of tourism as I need to adjust my lifestyle to avoid the inconveniences associated with tourism.
I strongly disapprove of tourism and stay away from places where tourists go because I don’t want anything to do with
them.


E: Preferred tourism development growth

Which of the following statements best reflect your thoughts regarding the development of tourism in Noosa?
I am happy with the way tourism is developing in my local area and would like to see it continue.
I am happy with the way tourism has developed in my local area but would not like to see it grow any more.
I would like to see less tourism in my local area.
I would like to see more tourism growth in my local area but in a different direction, such as environmentally friendly.


F: Level of contact with tourists

Which of the following statements best reflect your thoughts regarding your contact with tourists in Noosa?
I never come into contact with tourists as far as I am aware
I see tourists around but don’t usually speak to them unless they ask for direction etc.
I often interact with tourists as part of my job
I often meet tourists around town and talk to them
I have made friends with tourists during their stay in my local area
I have made friends with tourists and kept in contact after they have left




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