THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Friday, May 26, 1995 TAG: 9505250201
SECTION: VIRGINIA BEACH BEACON PAGE: 10 EDITION: FINAL
LENGTH: Short : 41 lines
Virginia Beach occupies a unique place in the commonwealth because of its Oceanfront, which historically has been the summertime playground for millions of Virginians and visitors.
Competition within the tourism industry has grown and is getting more intense. The city must compete with an increasing number of vacation destinations along the Eastern Seaboard. It is searching for ways to ensure that the people who love Virginia Beach keep coming back.
As you think about this and talk it over with friends and colleagues, here are some questions to consider:
When you think about the resort, what do you think of?
How does tourism affect you as a city resident?
How large a priority should the city put on tourism?
What is the role of city government in tourism development?
What would make the resort more attractive to residents and visitors alike?
In addition to whatever conversations you might have, we'd like to hear your thoughts as well.
You can call Infoline at 640-5555 and press 5454 to leave a voice mail message. You will have 60 seconds.
You can send staff writer Tom Holden
e-mail at this address: holden(AT)Infi.net.
You can fax us your thoughts at 490-7235, or you can write us a letter. Please send letter in care of Tom Holden, 4565 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, Va. 23462.
We'll share your thoughts and those of other readers in future editions of The Beacon.
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