CULTURAL HERITAGE TOURISM IN THE NEWS.... CURRENT NEWS
May 16 - 31, 2009
Tourism pushes have 'See Colorado' theme
5/30/2009
Bizjournals.com - Charlotte, North Carolina
The Colorado Tourism Office looks for ways to encourage residents in Colorado’s Front Range to explore other parts of the state, including pushing cultural heritage tours in outlying areas of Colorado.
Curtain falls on some expenses
5/30/2009
Cape Cod Times - Hyannis, Massachusetts
Cultural sites in Massachusetts are impacted by the economic downturn and find ways to address budget issues.
Californians drawn here for the culture
5/29/2009
Buffalo News – New York
Travelers from California explore cultural attractions in Buffalo, New York.
Take a Stroll Through the District's Neighborhoods
5/29/2009
Washington Post - United States
Cultural Tourism DC offers a variety of walking tours as part of WalkingTown DC.
Study examines Lexington tourism
5/28/2009
Lexington Dispatch - Lexington, North Carolina
A tourism study for Lexington and Davidson County in North Carolina includes recommendations for improving the visitor experience.
Workshops discuss proposed Maritime Heritage Area
5/27/2009
Whidbey Examiner – Coupeville, Washington
The Washington State Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation is holding regional workshops to gather input and build support for a proposed National Maritime Heritage Area in Washington state. For more information visit www.maritimeheritage.net.
Bluesmen honored at site of old gin
5/27/2009
DeSoto Times Today - Hernando, Mississippi
A new Mississippi Blues Trail marker was unveiled in Hernando, Mississippi. The marker is part of the Mississippi Development Authority’s Tourism Heritage Trails program.
Puget Sound could become a National Maritime Heritage area
5/27/2009
Peninsula Gateway - Gig Harbor, Washington
Efforts are underway to designate Puget Sound, western Washington’s saltwater coast, as a National Maritime Heritage Area
Sussex eyes heritage tourism
5/27/2009
Cape Gazette - Lewes, Delaware
Sussex County in Delaware is looking at developing heritage tourism opportunities, including the development of heritage trails and geocaching sites. Efforts are focusing on seven themes: the natural environment, maritime tradition, beach resort communities, historic architecture, agriculture and agritourism, small towns, and religion.
Pennsylvania Senate Budget Cuts Would Cripple Tourism Industry and Eliminate Local Support
5/26/2009
PR Newswire (press release) - New York, New York
Senate Bill 850 would cut tourism funding by 73% in Pennsylvania. Proposed cuts would eliminate marketing funding for the Pennsylvania Civil War Trails and other programs.
A Look at the Next Few Weeks
5/22/2009
Washington Post - United States
Cultural Tourism DC is sponsoring WalkingTown DC in May. The event features more than 100 free walking tours in 18 neighborhoods.
Coalition Wants 1812 Commemoration
5/21/2009
The Gouverneur Times - Gouverneur, New York
Legislation has been introduced in New York to create a commission to commemorate the anniversary of the War of 1812 and New York’s role in this War.
Civil War history remembered with dedication of trail markers
5/21/2009
Asheville Citizen-Times – North Carolina
13 new markers have been added to the North Carolina Civil War Trail. These markers “include the voices of African Americans in western North Carolina prior to 1865.” Each marker has a sponsor who provides $200 annually to support the upkeep of the marker and the promotion of the NC Civil War Trail.
University study shows Indiana tourism increase
5/21/09
Ball State Daily News - Muncie, Indiana
A Ball State University study, "Cultural Tourism in Indiana: The Impact and Clustering of the Arts and Creative Activities in this Recession," found that tourism is more resistant to decline than other sectors of Indiana’s economy. Despite increases in ticket sales, the drop in investment values is impacting endowments and potential donors. The study found that cultural tourism generates nearly $5 billion for Indiana's economy and employs more than 40,000 people.
UD, community leaders meet to explore Sussex heritage tourism plan
5/20/09
University of Delaware - Newark, Delaware
The University of Delaware’s Coastal Communities Enhancement Initiative (CCEI) is sponsoring heritage tourism workshops as part of an effort to develop heritage tourism in southern Delaware.
Preservationists plan survey of NC textile areas
5/18/09
CharlotteObserver.com - Charlotte, North Carolina
A survey to document textile heritage and identify potential tourism stops is being completed for a third of the counties in North Carolina. The Textile Heritage Center in Cooleemee, North Carolina hopes to use this information to establish a textile heritage corridor from Richmond, Virginia to Montgomery, Alabama.
Letter: Tourism plan must be all-inclusive
5/17/09
St. Augustine Record - St. Augustine, Florida
Editorial calls for St. Augustine, Florida’s tourism plan to be more inclusive of the area’s multi-cultural heritage.
State's attractions suffer
5/16/09
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - Fort Wayne, Indiana
A report released by Ball State University’s Center for Business and Economic Development found that state and local governments and endowments are significantly reducing support for cultural entities as a result of the economy.
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