If you are interested in looking for ways to enhance
local economic development, you will want to attend -

GEOTOURISM: A Promising Strategy for
Sustainable Community Economic Development

August 15, 2013   Chattanooga Marriott   Chattanooga, TN
Hosted by the East Tennessee River Valley Geotourism Council

Hold the date for this exciting day-long conference with regional and national speakers and resource people to explore ways to enhance Geotourism and sustainable travel practices as a key economic driver for communities. Create itineraries that celebrate a region designated as a National Geographic Destination. Geotourism enhances preservation of the cultural, historical and natural resources that draw people to a region and promotes a business ethic that places a high value on protecting the world's distinctive places through wisely managed tourism and destination stewardship.

Conference Objectives:

• Learn how geotourism can be a driver for economic growth,
• Learn strategies for attracting geotourists to our region,
• Explore how trends in out-door and heritage tourism could benefit the region,
• Provide expertise and training in greener, sustainable tourism business practices,
• Enhance community planning efforts to conserve land, water and scenic landscapes,
• Develop geotours with national operators to promote the region,
• Hear over 20 speakers on sustainable travel from across the region and the nation,
• Enhance regional awareness of geotourism assets by local communities, and
• Network and share experiences with local, state and regional colleagues.

Audience:

• Tourism Representatives
• Tourism venues, sites and museums
• Hospitality businesses, hotels and restaurants
• Paddlers, Boaters, Marinas, outfitters and boating industry
• Local Community parks and greenway planners
• Representatives from State Parks, DOTs, Boating and Recreational Divisions
• Federal Agencies.

Sponsorship and Exhibits

Exhibit tables are available to event sponsors. Contact Christine Olsenius at co@southeastwaterforum.org.

Conference Venue

Chattanooga Marriott Downtown, Two Carter Plaza, Chattanooga, TN 37402   
Phone: (423) 756-0002   
Public parking is adjacent to the Chattanooga Marriott and Convention Center