Haines Convention Center Feasibility Study

Haines is considering a more aggressive approach to marketing itself as a meeting destination. The Haines Borough contracted with the McDowell Group to conduct an analysis of Haines’ position in this market and study the economic feasibility of constructing and operating a convention facility in Haines.

The feasibility study has several components, including a situation analysis, market assessment, competitive analysis and review of comparable meeting facilities, and an economic feasibility analysis. A site inspection was held in March 2003 to review existing meeting facilities and meet with local suppliers such as hoteliers, caterers, facility managers and Borough staff. Other information sources included interviews with meeting planners, convention and visitor bureau staff and several meeting facility managers. Analysts also drew from meeting and convention economic impact studies conducted by McDowell Group and other sources.

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