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A coalition of national

associations and federal agencies building a common agenda for cultural tourism. Representing a

broad spectrum of arts, humanities, tourism and heritage organizations,

as well as federal agencies, the partners' purpose is to advance the role of culture and heritage in national, state and local travel and tourism policies and practices.

This national coalition, formed in 1996, has been a catalyst for and a leader in culture and heritage tourism. Click here for more information.

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Cultural Heritage Tourism in the News

Read current cultural heritage tourism news articles from across the United States. Learn more about new cultural heritage tourism programs and how the downturn in the economy is affecting cultural heritage tourism programs in other states.

in Nashville, Tennessee

October 13 - 17, 2009

This year's conference theme, "Sustaining the Future in Harmony with our Pasts," spotlights preservation's role in fighting climate change and fostering sustainable development. Plan to attend the many education and field sessions on heritage tourism: Diversifying Heritage Tourism in Natchez, Rural Heritage Success Stories, Heritage Tourism Strategies for African American Sites and Jack Daniel's Neighborhood: Preservation in a Heritage Tourism Mecca to name a few.

Click here for more information and registration.

Online Museum Survival Guide Available

The American Association of Museum’s online Museum Survival Guide

includes links to resources on the impact of the recession,

fundraising, practical tips, management advice and information about

downsizing and retrenchment.

In addition, the Vice President of the National Trust for Historic

Preservation’s Historic Sites Department

offers strategies for reducing expenses or increasing revenues

on the National Trust’s Historic Sites blog.

Show Me the Money!

In search of funding for cultural heritage tourism?

Click here for a blog that includes targeted list of federal grant opportunities for preservation and cultural heritage tourism projects culled from the comprehensive database of federal grants.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation's federal grants office maintains this blog which also includes a calendar of upcoming deadlines and useful tips to help you navigate through the federal grant application process. For more ideas check out the funding section of this website.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation

Launches National Online Community

for Heritage Travelers and Historic Destinations

The National Trust for Historic Preservation announces the creation of Heritage Travel, Inc., a comprehensive, online resource for heritage travelers and historic destinations. Launching in 2009, Heritage Travel, Inc., provides extensive visibility for historic destinations, enables people to find and share heritage-rich experiences and provides a professional forum where historic destinations can network and share best practices.

Click here for more information or contact Heritage Travel, Inc.

Ask the Expert...

Do you have a cultural heritage tourism question?

Click here to send your query to a national cultural heritage tourism expert. In addition to responding to questions individually, questions and responses will also be posted in a Q&A section.