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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 3>
August 15, 2013 Chattanooga Marriott Chattanooga, TN Hosted by the East Tennessee River Valley Geotourism Council |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sponsorship and Exhibits |
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Exhibit tables are available to event sponsors. Contact Christine Olsenius at co@southeastwaterforum.org. |
Conference Venue
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Chattanooga Marriott Downtown, Two Carter Plaza, Chattanooga, TN 37402 Phone: (423) 756-0002 Public parking is adjacent to the Chattanooga Marriott and Convention Center |
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