The current offering of the guide and outfitter training program opened enrollment this week. Individuals may enroll anytime and begin work on the online course anytime until mid March.
The intent of this volume is to provide an opportunity for academics, extension professionals, industry stakeholders and community practitioners to reflect, discuss and share the innovative approaches that they have taken to develop sustainable tourism in a variety of different contexts. This volume includes nine cases from across North and Central America reaching from Hawaii in the west to New England in the east and from Quebec in the north to Costa Rica in the south. Case studies are a valuable way to synthesize and share lessons learned and they help to create new knowledge and enhanced applications in practice. There are two main audiences for this volume: 1) faculty and students in tourism related academic programs who will benefit from having access to current case studies that highlight how various stakeholders are approaching common issues, opportunities and trends in tourism, and 2) extension agents and practitioners who will gain important insights from the lessons learned in the current case study contexts. Volume 1 in its entirety: https://viurrspace.ca/handle/10613/16372; DOI: 10.25316/IR-8748
Learn from incredible speakers from industry and agencies!
Sub themes – 1) Using Trail Concepts for Agritourism and Local foods/seafood. 2) Coastal Tourism: Increasing Resident Benefits & Visitor Management through Enhanced Training and Support of Guided Tour Experiences.
Conference Summary
OPENING SPEAKERS
Miles Phillips & Frank Burris
Astoria Mayor: Bruce Jones
Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce David Reid
Maritime Museum/Local History – Mac Burns
THREE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS/PANELISTS
Don Albrecht – Director Western Rural Development Center USDA Mission: The Western Rural Development Center collaborates with western land-grant universities and public and private sector partners to promote excellence in research, education, and Extension for the prosperity of western rural communities.
Kristin Dahl – Vice President, Destination Development at Travel OregonKristin Dahl leads the Destination Development team at Travel Oregon, which fosters sustainable tourism development in Oregon. Kristin directs the Oregon Tourism Studio program and oversees the state’s outdoor recreation, agritourism and transportation development initiatives as well as destination management programming.Originally from Juneau, Alaska, Kristin started her career in tourism as a glacier guide atop the Mendenhall Glacier, an experience that opened her eyes to the need for balancing economic growth with stewardship of people and place. As a whitewater guide and expedition leader, Kristin has worked in Oregon, Utah, Mexico, Costa Rica, Laos and Cambodia. With a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning, she has spent the past fourteen years leading community-based economic development initiatives in the Pacific Northwest. She currently makes her home in Hood River with her husband, Jake, five-year old daughter, Piper Mae, one-year old son, Booker, and Cash the dog.
Angie Briggs Vice President, Industry Relations – US Travel
Angie Briggs is vice president of industry relations for the U.S. Travel Association. She is focused on engagement and growth across all member levels of the association. Briggs is a frequent traveler, spending time in-market collaborating with U.S. Travel’s national membership. Briggs has spent most of her career in the travel and tourism industry. Prior to joining U.S. Travel, Angie served as vice president, new business development at Miles Partnership. As a member of the leadership team, Briggs helped drive the agency’s strategy and growth. She established a strong track record of collaboration and identifying business opportunities to support national, state, regional and local destination marketing organizations, as well as hotels, airports, attractions and businesses in the international marketplace.Previously, Briggs was vice president, business development of marketing agency TIG Global. During her time at TIG Global, Briggs launched a new destination marketing organization (DMO) division at the agency, and was responsible for building brand awareness, leading the product development process, developing business plans and training staff members for DMO-specific accounts.Briggs received a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication from North Carolina State University.
INVITED SPEAKERS (EXTENSION OR OTHER)
Keynote: Don Albrecht, Direcotor of the Western Regional Rural Development Center – US Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA-RD) (Sponsor)
Keynote: Kristen Dahl, Vice President – Destination Development -Travel Oregon
Keynote: Angie Briggs – Vice President, Industry Relations – US Travel
Shelby Walker – Director Oregon Sea Grant (Sponsor)
Mac Burns – Astoria Historical Society
Astoria Mayor Bruce Jones
Cailen O’Brien Feeney – Director of Oregon Office of Outdoor Recreation
Lee Davis – OSU Extension Outdoor Recreation Initiative
Stephen Hatfield – Outdoor Recreation Network Manager – Travel Oregon
Dan Moore – Pandion Consulting & Adventure Travel Trade Association
State Representative David Gomberg – Oregon
State Representative Betsy Johnson – Oregon
Brent Elrod – National Program Leader for Community Development -National Institute of Food & Agriculture (NIFA)
Tim O’Connell – Outdoor Recreation Lead – US Department of Agriculture Rural Development – (USDA-RD)
Julie Miller – Executive Director – Travel Southern Oregon Coast (TSOC)
Bob Ratcliffe – Division Chief – Conservation & Outdoor Recreation Division -National Park Service
THIRTY THREE PEER REVIEWED PRESENTATIONSConfirmed talks include:
Trans-disciplinary University Engagement for Sustainable Tourism Planning
From Farmers Market to Farm Stay – Promoting to a Foodie, Experience-Seeking Demographic
Exploring the Influence of Emotional Solidarity with Tourists and Subjective Well-being Conditions on Attitudes Toward Tourism and Support for Tourism among Oregon residents
Spawning Sustainable Tourism Initiatives via Regional Collaboration
Building Capacity to Drive Community-Tourism via Visitor “First Impressions” Tourism Assessments
A Look into the Future: Sea Grant’s 10-Year Visioning Plan for Sustainable Coastal Tourism
Seasonal Labor Needs in a Minnesota Destination: exploring challenges and opportunities
Windward O’ahu Tourism Impact Assessment- How much is too much?
Agribusiness Clusters as Paradigm Shifters in Regional Marketing The State of Extension and Tourism: Capacity and Opportunities for Cooperative Extension
Customer Service in the Tsunami Zone
Aquaculture Tours in Rhode Island: Opportunities for Cross-Learning and Conflict Resolution
The Block Island Wind Farm and its Impacts on Tourism and Recreation
The Hawai’i Ecotourism Association’s Long Road to a Sustainable Tour Certification Program
Promoting sustainable ecotourism through innovative guide training
Expanding Agritourism in Butte County, California – Case Study Report
Total Net Economic Value of Oregonians’ Participation in Outdoor Recreation
Health Benefits from Oregonian’s Outdoor Recreation Participation
Geotourism: Sustainable Tourism Without Sacrificing Community Value
Economic and social contributions of the Beltrami County Fair in Minnesota
T3 Accelerator Coaching Program
Organizing Georgia’s First Coastal Tourism Conference and Lessons Learned
POSTER SESSION: AUTHOR ATTENDED PEER REVIEWED (ADDITIONAL DISPLAY TIME IN GS ROOM) TUESDAY EVENING
ANNUAL MEETING: NATIONAL SEA GRANT TOURISM TEAM
FIELD WORKSHOPS -TUESDAY ALL DAY AND 12-2:30 THURSDAY OCT 10
MEALS INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION: 0 BREAKFAST, 1 LUNCH, 1 DINNER, 3 SOCIAL HOURS
