Destination Collaboration: Building Effective Bridges Between Economic and Tourism Development
The Workshop
Transform your local economy by integrating tourism strategies with economic development goals.
This workshop is designed to unify economic and tourism development efforts to boost regional impact. Participants will develop strategies that leverage tourism as an economic driver, creating initiatives that attract visitors and support local businesses. By aligning these efforts, communities can ensure that tourism contributes to sustainable regional growth.
Process
This workshop series is designed to align local economic development offices with local tourism departments to leverage tourist assets effectively. Through Tourism Asset Mapping and Joint Initiative Design, this workshop helps teams identify strengths and combine resources. The one-day option introduces Strategic Alignment Sessions to quickly synchronize goals and define clear actions. The two-day workshop offers Cross-Departmental Planning and Collaborative Project Design for deeper integration. Three-day workshops add Long-Term Resource Optimization and Outcome Forecasting, empowering participants to build comprehensive, strategic tourism initiatives that align with economic priorities.
Benefits
Aligned economic and tourism strategies for greater regional impact.
Enhanced ability to drive sustainable growth through tourism.
Improved collaboration between economic and tourism departments.
Tools to attract and retain visitors, supporting local businesses.
Strategic planning for long-lasting regional success.