経済｜経営難のゴルフ場が復活！ / Economy | Struggling golf course makes a comeback!

Summary

A local golf course that was struggling has seen improvements thanks to an increase in inbound tourism. In a region facing population decline and the decline of its core industries, this golf course is gaining attention by leveraging its beautiful natural surroundings and winter snow to offer new value to visiting tourists. This could also contribute to revitalizing the local economy.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, I heard the golf course is back in business! That’s amazing, right?
Log: Yeah, it seems that the struggling local golf courses have improved thanks to inbound demand. Especially, winter snow has become a tourist attraction.
Chako: Right! But I wonder how that works since they get buried in snow during winter?
Navi: I think the winter snow attracts tourists who enjoy skiing and snowboarding. It’s a new tourism business model that makes the most of nature.
Log: I see, so by highlighting the appeal of winter, they can improve their operations. That’s a great way to revitalize the region.

Admin’s Note

It’s very interesting to hear that local golf courses are improving their operations by tapping into inbound demand. The idea of leveraging winter snow is a great example of discovering new value as a tourist destination. This new approach might also have a positive impact on the issue of population decline in rural areas. I hope that efforts to create tourist attractions that highlight the region’s beautiful nature and history will continue to progress in the future.