Jennifer Flynn, Eco-Tourism Green Mondays 12-12-11

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Coordinator for NC STEP (Small Town Economic Prosperity) Program in Marshall, NC, Jennifer talks about eco-tourism efforts in Marshall and Madison Counties

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Jennifer Flynn, Eco-Tourism Green Mondays 12-12-11 — Presentation Transcript

Home-Based Tourism in Madison County Jennifer Flynn Town Clerk NC STEP Coordinator Town of Marshall marshallncstep@gmail.com

Eco Tourism• Ecos = Home: We know it best BUT• How are we sharing our home?• How are we describing it to the outside world?• How can we best take advantage of the interest in this region?

Ecotourism in Madison Co.

Agritourism

Appalachian Trail

Fishing

Rafting

Other Outdoor Activities

Music of the Mountains

A Piece of History

Mountain Accomodations

Natural Hot Springs

Innovative Ideas

Combined with Assets• Create a Strategic Plan – Branding and Marketing Plan – Develop a Destination through work with local tourism oriented businesses and entrepreneurs – Develop ways to capture visitor information – Address off-peak and off-season And… IMPLEMENT!

Jennifer Flynn, Eco-Tourism Green Mondays 12-12-11

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Jennifer Flynn, Eco-Tourism Green Mondays 12-12-11 — Presentation Transcript