Preserve, Protect & Grow:
shown: Virgin Falls, Sparta, Tennessee
Dates and locations announced for upcoming Sustainable Tourism workshops
March 31, 2009
The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and Department of Environment and Conservation are committed to preserving and protecting our state's unsurpassed natural beauty.
As part of the sustainable tourism initiative, four one-day workshops will be held in 2009 across Tennessee to provide the hospitality and tourism industry with sustainable tourism resources, case studies, best practices, and access to leading experts. Hear first hand how communities and business are successfully implementing sustainable practices that highlight their local, natural and cultural resources, while also enhancing a region's sense of place. Explore how communities have successfully transitioned their destination through green practices.
Sustainable tourism offers communities numerous benefits including a newfound respect for traditional ways of life, an improved education, employment opportunities, economic growth, a competitive advantage and an authentic visitor experience.
Is your business or community ready to offer visitors an authentic, memorable experience?
Register TODAY to be a part of this important discussion on sustainable tourism. There is no charge for attendance, however space is limited — RSVP today to Patricia Gray at (615) 741-9004 or patricia.gray@state.tn.us. (Please indicate which workshop you will attend.)
- May 14th @ The Factory in Franklin
- June 16th @ DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards in Baxter
- November 16th @ Casey Jones Village in Jackson
- November 17th @ Pink Palace Museum in Memphis
For more information contact Patricia Gray at (615)741-9004 or Lee Curtis at (615)741-9095, lee.curtis@state.tn.us or visit the website at www.tnsustainabletourism.com
