Taos Tourism - Our Competition is Global
Recent press has put forth the problem of shrinking tourism in Taos, as well as the suffering of the artists and galleries in recent years. It is easy to place blame on the events of September 11, 2001, and there has definitely been a profound effect. However, what needs to be understood is the nature of competition for today's tourist dollar.
The Taos real estate market certainly benefits and suffers from the tourism industry. An artice in Global Viewpoints even mentions Taos and Santa Fe, and the loss of one regular visitor to world travel. We compete with destinations around the world. This article is about commercial real estate and global travel trends. However, all involved in generating tourism interest in Taos should think about our competition, and it isn't just Aspen and Keystone.