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Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from the Vail Homeowners Association monthly report for September. We publish weekly excerpts from the association, which keeps a close eye on economic and political trends in and outside of the town. The newsletter electronic version with links to supporting documents is available at www.vailhomeowners.com
The Vail Homeowners Association's persistent multi-year theme of local collaboration to further the international stature of Vail's economic development efforts is having success.
At the association's annual membership meeting, its efforts received acknowledgment and support from the community's political and corporate leadership.
Association President Dr. Gail Ellis expressed the organization's belief that the Vail community must broaden its vision of the future.
Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz reported that he and company executives were familiarizing themselves with potential opportunities in China, Japan and Europe due in part to the company's success in attracting international markets to Vail.
Mayor Andy Daly outlined the town's strategy to capitalize on the draw of specialties at the Vail Valley Medical Center to diversify the local economy.
James Ellis, dean of the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business, concluded that Vail's best way forward is to become the most desirable year-round international resort community in the world.
Vail Valley Foundation President Ceil Folz reported on the importance of the 2015 World Alpine Ski Championships to bring Vail's new cosmopolitan image to the world via its international television coverage. The exposure from the 2015 championships could have a positive influence on Vail/Beaver Creek's staging of future alpine competitive events, if Denver's estimated $24 million bid to host the $1.5 billion 2022 Winter Olympics is successful.
Federal and county efforts to promote international tourism proceeding: Vail is well positioned to benefit from recent decisions by federal authorities to reduce regulatory barriers to international tourism.
Likewise, Eagle County Regional Airport authorities have made determining the best approach to creating an international terminal at the airport one of its highest priorities to be assigned to its newly hired airport manager.
Some officials report that the county airport has the passenger service capability of eclipsing all other North American mountain resort airports. With cost-effective improve the airport could handle the higher passenger (250-300) load aircraft with intercontinental reach, such as the Boeing 767.
Vail Town Council recognition of the community's international stature: A new Vail Town Council begins the year laying out new resolutions and reaffirming old ones in a goal-setting retreat, which sets the tone of the town's initiatives for the next 18 months.
Importantly, the council, in recognition of the success in improving its image as a high-end destination resort, is adapting to changing international tourism trends by altering its mission statement to become the “premiere international mountain resort community.”
Consumers are enthusiastic about the town's extensive redevelopment make-over. In a Vail Resorts survey, they are giving it high marks by recommending a Vail vacation to their friends.
Red Sandstone Elementary School saved from closure: In one of its first successes of year, the incoming council defended the Red Sandstone Elementary School against closure by the Eagle County School District.
Under strong pressure from parents, teachers and elected officials, the school board decided not to close any of its elementary schools, saying recouping its $5 million shortfall in revenue, due to voter rejection of a tax increase, will have to be accomplished through cuts in benefits, personnel and programs.
Some are suggesting Red Sandstone, because of declining enrollment, needs to be converted to a charter school.
The Vail Homeowners Association's persistent multi-year theme of local collaboration to further the international stature of Vail's economic development efforts is having success.
At the association's annual membership meeting, its efforts received acknowledgment and support from the community's political and corporate leadership.
Association President Dr. Gail Ellis expressed the organization's belief that the Vail community must broaden its vision of the future.
Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz reported that he and company executives were familiarizing themselves with potential opportunities in China, Japan and Europe due in part to the company's success in attracting international markets to Vail.
Mayor Andy Daly outlined the town's strategy to capitalize on the draw of specialties at the Vail Valley Medical Center to diversify the local economy.
James Ellis, dean of the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business, concluded that Vail's best way forward is to become the most desirable year-round international resort community in the world.
Vail Valley Foundation President Ceil Folz reported on the importance of the 2015 World Alpine Ski Championships to bring Vail's new cosmopolitan image to the world via its international television coverage. The exposure from the 2015 championships could have a positive influence on Vail/Beaver Creek's staging of future alpine competitive events, if Denver's estimated $24 million bid to host the $1.5 billion 2022 Winter Olympics is successful.
Federal and county efforts to promote international tourism proceeding: Vail is well positioned to benefit from recent decisions by federal authorities to reduce regulatory barriers to international tourism.
Likewise, Eagle County Regional Airport authorities have made determining the best approach to creating an international terminal at the airport one of its highest priorities to be assigned to its newly hired airport manager.
Some officials report that the county airport has the passenger service capability of eclipsing all other North American mountain resort airports. With cost-effective improve the airport could handle the higher passenger (250-300) load aircraft with intercontinental reach, such as the Boeing 767.
Vail Town Council recognition of the community's international stature: A new Vail Town Council begins the year laying out new resolutions and reaffirming old ones in a goal-setting retreat, which sets the tone of the town's initiatives for the next 18 months.
Importantly, the council, in recognition of the success in improving its image as a high-end destination resort, is adapting to changing international tourism trends by altering its mission statement to become the “premiere international mountain resort community.”
Consumers are enthusiastic about the town's extensive redevelopment make-over. In a Vail Resorts survey, they are giving it high marks by recommending a Vail vacation to their friends.
Red Sandstone Elementary School saved from closure: In one of its first successes of year, the incoming council defended the Red Sandstone Elementary School against closure by the Eagle County School District.
Under strong pressure from parents, teachers and elected officials, the school board decided not to close any of its elementary schools, saying recouping its $5 million shortfall in revenue, due to voter rejection of a tax increase, will have to be accomplished through cuts in benefits, personnel and programs.
Some are suggesting Red Sandstone, because of declining enrollment, needs to be converted to a charter school.
