How to Incorporate Tourism Into Your Economic Development Strategy: Best Practices You Can Implement Today
The U.S. tourism industry generates $1.9 trillion in annual economic output and is responsible for 9.5 million jobs (International Trade Administration). Golden Shovel works with economic development and community leaders who are using tourism to grow their local economies. From small rural areas with agritourism initiatives to suburbs attracting visitors from nearby cities, these leaders are leveraging the assets they already have to create jobs and improve their community’s quality of life.
We have gathered best practices from throughout North America so you can learn from those who have successfully incorporated tourism into their economic development strategies.
If you would like to boost tourism in your community, but aren’t sure where to start or how to engage stakeholders, this whitepaper is for you. Download “How to Incorporate Tourism Into Your Economic Development Strategy: Best Practices You Can Implement Today” to discover tips, tools, and resources you can leverage. Read case studies and best practices that demonstrate the effectiveness of various tourism strategies. Learn from other community leaders and make the most of the tourism opportunities within your backyard.
Download for information on:
- Data on the impact tourism can make in a community
- Tourism target audiences
- Developing a tourism corridor
- Redeveloping downtown retail districts
- Leveraging outdoor recreation assets
- Working with strategic partners
- Planning and hosting events
- Building infrastructure to support growth
- Agritourism as a strategy
- Funding tourism-related initiatives
- Promoting local entrepreneurs
- Branding your community
- Marketing your tourism assets
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