The Town of Amherstburg has started work on an improvement plan focused on its downtown.
Mayor Aldo DiCarlo says the area is already a favourite for locals and tourists, but it lacks lodging.
DiCarlo says the town often hears from visitors who would like to stay the night, but can't find accommodations.
The demolition of Duffy's Tavern has left a gap, says DiCarlo.
"We took down the old Duffy's hotel. It did well in its time, but like many things, it past a period where people are looking for something a little bit different and that makes way for something new going forward."
He says they're hoping to get something built in the area of the former Duffy's Tavern.
"We think we can get something close enough that will still be quite an attraction and Amherstburg is a walkable community. So it'll be one more place for people to go and hopefully enjoy what we have to offer in the Town of Amherstburg."
He says it's like the old saying goes, "if you build it, they will come".
"We're very well known for our festivals and events and the one thing that we keep hearing over and over and over again is, you need to get some lodging, some serious lodging in some form of a good hotel, maybe a couple, who knows?"
DiCarlo adds, Amherstburg has the most infrastructure per capita in Windsor-Essex giving it a solid base to work from.
The town's 'Community Improvement Plan and Urban Design Guideline' is expected to be completed by the end of this year.