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Gardner Pinfold
45 Years of Consultancy Experience
Tourism
Economic Impact Study for the Atlantic Canada Trails Association
Atlantic Canada Trails Association
Economic Impact
The primary goal of this study is to use one destination trail in Atlantic Canada as a basis for implementing a methodologically sound economic impact study. The economic impact survey and analysis is then expected to benefit the Atlantic provinces and the regional network of recreational trails in three key ways. First, the study identifies the impacts of a destination trail and this will serve as a model with insights for others pursuing a similar development path. Second, the study design and implementation is fully transferable to trails in other provinces. Some of the findings (e.g. spending profiles) are regionally applicable and may be used to develop benchmark economic impact indicators. Third, all survey materials and particularly the spreadsheet tool produced from this study are available to facilitate future collection of data that can be now dropped into the spreadsheet to automatically calculate a wide range of trail-related statistics. In-person surveying is conducted with a Sample of 910.
Development of a Culture and Heritage Index for Nova Scotia
Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage
Planning
This study develops a Nova Scotia Culture Index over the course of one year. It includes a phased approach that involves extensive consultation within Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture, and Heritage, as well as with key stakeholders in other government departments.
Economic Impact Study and Report - Halifax Stanfield International Airport
Halifax International Airport Authority
Economic Impact
Rum Runners Trail Economic Impact Study
Rum Runners Trail Committee
Economic Impact
This study completes an economic impact assessment of the Rum Runners Trail in the summer of 2016. The Rum Runners Trail Committee (RRTC) is focused on developing non-resident tourist activity on the Rum Runners Trail from Halifax to Lunenburg. The Trail is jointly funded by ACOA, the Nova Scotia Tourism Agency and the municipalities of Halifax, Chester and Lunenburg. There is a pressing need to develop baseline estimates of trail use and expenditures attributed to the trail. The intent is to replicate the study in three years to determine the impact on tourism of the promotion and development of the Rum Runners Trail.
Update of an Economic Impact Assessment of Snowmobiling and Snowmobile Tourism in Nova Scotia
Snowmobilers Association of Nova Scotia
Economic Impact
This study updates the previous Economic Impact Assessment conducted by Gardner Pinfold in 2005. The update includes estimates of spending by snowmobile clubs in Nova Scotia, trail use, economic impact of snowmobiling and snowmobile tourism, and spin-off Effects. Methodology includes conducting a literature review for current studies that can include information on spending coefficients that are relevant to the industry in Nova Scotia. A Final Feport is prepared which summarizes findings.
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