TFI Basics
This term describes infrastructure built primarily to meet the needs of visitors, on top of the needs of locals.
What is Tourism Focused Infrastructure (TFI)
The high volume of flights in and out of Puerto Vallarta, despite it’s size, reflects this broader trend
What are high volumes of tourists
This type of access is restricted by resorts along the coastline
What is beach access
What is one of the three areas we visited, demonstrating TFI in Victoria
What is Government St, Waterfront, or the brakewater
TFI often exceeds local demand in these two types of urban areas.
What are core and tourism districts
This type of road infrastructure connects resorts directly to the Malecon
What is a large, well-maintained highway
The Malecon provides a good example of TFI because of what entertainers.
What are buskers and performers
What was the signage found on Government St that demonstrated TFI in Victoria
What is the cruise ship shuttle stop
When TFI receives heavy investment, this part of the city is often neglected
What is the Peripheries
These were few and far between along main roads
What are bus stops?
This type of infrastructure was often small, unmaintained, or missing altogether from riadsides in Puerto Vallarta.
What is sidewalks and walkable roads
What type of transportation might be found by the brakewater in Victoria
What are Tour buses, hellijet, ot hourse tours