Reviving the Flame

Tourism Dimension
In this case, tourism will directly benefit from the program thanks to the increase of available rentals.
Furthermore, by renovating rentals based on sustainable development and local know-how, the Alps will
benefit from a new USP to bring forward when showcasing the region.
Locals Dimension
Locals will directly profit from the program through two points: first, they will be able to afford an entire
house renewal with interesting but realistic prices. This will provide them with more sustainable housing,
which will allow them to save money (i.e. less energy loss through thermal insulation).
Secondly, renting their houses will bring them extra money that can either be for personal benefits or
that can be reinvested to keep on improving their property. Moreover, they will not have to worry about
rental processes, which will be taken care of by professionals, also insuring potential damages from guests.
Environment and Sustainable Development
Through the program, the environment will be a key aspect. While the owner will benefit from
interesting prices through the package, local policies should be respected and proposals should favour
renewable energies, sustainable development and local know-how.
On the short term, the capital changes to make would be thermic & sound insulation, improving heater
resources, triple glazing, etc. Though, on the mid- and longer term, the start-up should propose “upgrade”
or “extension” packages, which will allow the owners to enhance their house through the installation of
solar panels, and further improved technology for sustainability.
8.1.4. Financing
To start the project, the legacy association will bring a part the Sion 2026 heritage budget. Likewise, in
Switzerland, ski resorts already benefit from governmental subvention to improve their area, which could
be a way to add financial support to the “Alpine makeover” project and for it to become self-sufficient over
time. Here is where the ideal to embody a high quality, low impact Alpine region becomes realistic:
The project benefits from copyrights. Enterprises willing to be part of it would become member of the
program by paying an annual membership fee. These funds will be used to first improve networking and
promotion. With time, once the project is self-sustained, these fees will become key resources to invest in
new technologies, apprenticeship in the building industries, or else.
The renovation packages will conform to each destination’s target market (i.e. families, business, etc.)
while in ad equation with the owner’s taste. Here, local companies will see job offer increase, may be able
to hire more people and this will hopefully foster an economic upswing. Focusing on a local know-how and
quality will also improve destination’s image.
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