Sustainable Tourism

Sustainable Tourism With Alex Naar

Tuesday, January 31st at 2:00p.m.
At the First Presbyterian Church of Highlands,
Coleman Hall

Sustainable tourism is: “actions that contribute to a balanced and healthy economy by generating tourism-related jobs, revenues, and taxes while protecting and enhancing the destination’s social, cultural, historical, natural, and built resources for the enjoyment and well-being of both residents and visitors.”

Topics will include:

• Tourism as a sustainable place-based economic development strategy

• Second home development: Lessons from Coastal N. C.

• Success stories from other communities

• Trends in sustainable tourism and lessons learned

For any questions about this event: Phone: 828-526-0890 x256 Email: mprice@j-mca.org Or go to www.sustainabletourism.org

This event is free and open to the public Refreshments will be provided Funding for this event was provided by the Highlands Community Foundation and Mountain Findings