Tourism, Lodging & Other Leisure Industries Exploring options to expand RV and other camping sites, cabins, casitas, glamping or any other lodging options that stand independently or semi-independently Evaluation of renovation options to include kitchenettes or less extensive enhancements of in-room food preparation and consumption Enhanced room service and increased packaged food vending and microwavable or kitchenette-preparable food A shift in focus for lodging development toward lower price- point/lower service-point options such as economy extended stay Increases in outdoor dining and drinking areas where space and climate permit, including increased climate buffering efforts such as awnings, heaters, coolers/misters and windscreens Exploration of mixed/vertically integrated foodservice and retail models to provide more flexibility in the revenue stream Evaluation of the potential for increased outdoor or convertible indoor/outdoor activities and attractions Revision of staffing models through increased automation Where capacity cannot be maintained but demand is present, a shift upward in pricing to maximize revenue per patron, combined with increased amenities and upselling options Increased emphasis on reserved group bookings to allow for better staffing control and customer separation Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing/Hunting Diversification of production through rotation or planting/grazing of a wider variety of products, particularly specialty products with Native connections of other high perceived-value elements Diversification of sales outlets, including multiple processors, direct retail and online sales Development of processing, packaging and distribution capabilities to produce value-added and vertically integrated agricultural ventures Microlending, guaranteed purchasing and other small-scale support for the efforts of individual members to diversify or add value to their own production Negotiation of tribal agricultural consortiums and tribe-to-tribe purchasing agreements to help seed new development initiatives Increased mandates to purchase from within tribes or tribe-to-tribe for foodservice supply and tribal grocery retail Exploration of recyclable paper and carboard packaging opportunities for tribal timber production where suitable
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