To Whom It May Concern, I would like to submit a suggestion to help resolve some issues with the Pedestrian Zone in Banff. Could you please circulate this letter to Town Council, Mayor DiManno and any other relevant parties? Thanks. Without further ado, I would like to propose the creation of a regional government which … Continue reading Pedestrian Zone
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Chuck E. Town
M.G. McIntosh OPINION 04/14/2022 CONCEPT REPORT Voice in the Wind Magazine Inc. Introduction Why do towns and cities bring in paid parking? Why do they want to tax tourists? Money. Municipal governments have limited sources of income. Usually property taxes are key amongst them. Beyond that, they have some limited taxation powers. So how are … Continue reading Chuck E. Town
Electric Bus Dining Tent
M.G. McIntosh OPINION 04/06/2022 CONCEPT REPORT (EXT.) Introduction I am writing this article in response to an article from the Rocky Mountain Outlook titled: “Propane Heaters Banned on Public Sidewalk Patios” by Cathy Ellis, published March 31, 2022. In this article it is mentioned that outdoor dining in Banff is a bit chilly during the … Continue reading Electric Bus Dining Tent
Internet Cafe 2.0
M.G. McIntosh OPINION 03/16/2022 CONCEPT REPORT Voice in the Wind Magazine Inc. Introduction Mom and Pop shops may have the opportunity to reintroduce the world to an old familiar concept: the internet cafe. It’s a well known fact that not everyone is computer savvy, yet the world is increasingly electronic. In this ever changing landscape, … Continue reading Internet Cafe 2.0
Bow Valley Coyotes
M.G. McIntosh OPINION 02/09/2022 CONCEPT REPORT Voice in the Wind Magazine Inc. INTRODUCTION As many of you know, the Arizona Coyotes are having a little trouble paying their bills. They also are in need of a new arena. I think I can help with both. Hear me out. PROPOSAL Why don’t we temporarily relocate the … Continue reading Bow Valley Coyotes
Banff Book Hunt
M.G. McIntosh OPINION 02/02/2022 CONCEPT REPORT Voice in the Wind Magazine Inc. INTRODUCTION Once again, I’ve the ‘Tourism Bug’. Here is an idea I got while doing some of my more creative writing. As you might've guessed I write more than I release on my blog. Some stuff is for later. Well, this one is … Continue reading Banff Book Hunt
Automated Gift Card Machine
M.G. McIntosh OPINION 01/04/2021 CONCEPT REPORT Voice in the Wind Magazine Inc. INTRODUCTION In the last article that I wrote, I talked about adding gift cards to the all inclusive package. I briefly noted that there could be a lot of gift cards circulating in the town. So, what are we going to do with … Continue reading Automated Gift Card Machine
Super Mario World Japan – Part 9
Section 9: New Age Arcade M.G. McIntosh OPINION 10/27/2021 CONCEPT REPORT (EXT.) INTRODUCTION When I was young, I loved going to the arcade. It was a social experience more than anything. You met new people, joined games and found fun in playing video games with your new friends. That is an experience that I miss. … Continue reading Super Mario World Japan – Part 9
Super Mario World Japan – Part 8
Section 8: Table Top Games M.G. McIntosh OPINION 10/20/2021 CONCEPT REPORT (EXT.) INTRODUCTION Not every day in Super Mario World is a bright and sunny one. After all, Piranha Plants need something to drink, right? So what to do on a rainy day? I’m thinking of tabletop games and board games to pass the time. … Continue reading Super Mario World Japan – Part 8
Augmented Reality Tourism – Part 1
Imagine the future of destination tourism. Could it be augmented reality?
Voice in the Wind 