Bristol Bay Tourism Planning

Project Date: 2001 - present
Project Manager: Chris Beck
Clients: Bristol Bay Native Corporation
Location: Bristol Bay region

Project Description

Agnew::Beck serves the Bristol Bay Native Corporation in their efforts to promote economic development and improve employment and educational opportunities in the Bristol Bay region. These efforts aim to enrich Alaska Native culture and the ties to the land which serve as a basis for a way of life for so many people in Bristol Bay.
To that end, Agnew::Beck has worked to help resident in Bristol Bay product development and regional branding, including conducting market research on cultural tourism and branding Bristol Bay wild salmon. Recently, Agnew::Beck has helped local residents and businesses come together to develop new kinds of sustainable tourism that provide visitors with a more authentic experience of the region, the people, the land and culture. Our work has resulted in several new developments through our ongoing partnership with BBNC.

• Sustainable Tourism Development + Regional Branding
  Product development and regional branding, market research on cultural tourism, developing local trip itineraries.
• Ekwok Fly Fishing + Guide Academy
  Develop an academy to help connect local young people with career opportunties that capitalize on their inherent knowledge of their home region.
• Visit Bristol Bay
  Online directory of local small tourism-related business help owners cast their nets wider for visitors who want a cultural tourism experience in Bristol Bay.