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Regional Tourism Coordination for Enhanced Communication

Join us in uniting for effective communication & coordination in promoting tourism. Learn the benefits of collaboration for rural areas and private accommodations. Explore opportunities to showcase authentic tourism activities in Linn County and boost tourist spending. Be part of a supportive network that aims to enhance the tourism experience for visitors.

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Regional Tourism Coordination for Enhanced Communication

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  1. Coming together for communication and regional coordination with a focus on tourism

  2. Volunteers & Supporters Scott McDowell, City of Brownsville Dave Furtwangler, CEO, Cascade Timber Craig Martin, City of Sweet Home Jo Ann McQueary, LBCC

  3. Why Focus on Tourism? • Visitors rarely consider political boundaries • More important in rural areas • Half of overnight stays are in private homes • Oregon Travel Spending $8B+ • Linn Cty Expo & Albany Hotels are important

  4. Goals • Develop & promote unique & authentic tourism activities • Inform Linn County of tourism’s value and opportunity • Create guidelines for participating organizations • Establish a web presence showcasing Linn County events & activities • Develop tools to allow all areas of the county to be informed & coordinate activities, events & resources.

  5. Accomplishments • Group has continuously met for three years • Raised funds to support efforts • Linn County Asset Mapping • Linn Expo kiosk • Linger in Linn Tour Guide

  6. What Now? • Informing Linn County of tourism opportunities (goal 2) • Primary emphasis on website development (goal 4)

  7. Screen Shot Show website

  8. How can you help? • Provide community information for calendar, • Website & kiosk • Be aware of community activities and train others • Advertise your business/activity on the VLC website • Actively participate and/or invest in VLC

  9. Coming together for communication and regional coordination with a focus on tourism

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