Attending the Warren County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Annual Luncheon on September 30th was a powerful reminder of not only how rapidly our regional economy is evolving, but also how strong it already is. EDC President & CEO Jim Siplon opened the afternoon by framing our region's distinct geographic and economic identity: This community is unlike any … [Read more...] about Beyond “Cheap”: The Importance of Amplifying Our Region’s Strengths, Warren County EDC Annual Luncheon
Tourism & Travel
Tourism News & Trends April 2023
In tourism news this week, there is less talk about pandemic recovery but "Sustainable Tourism" is still a hot topic. The news also shows strong ties between politics and tourism, mainly regarding funding and legislation, but also in how visitors perceive your region. Scroll down to see more about these and other topics in recent Tourism News & Trends for April … [Read more...] about Tourism News & Trends April 2023
International Tourism News Roundup February 2, 2023
A drop in the number of articles about the pandemic is hopefully a sign its effect on tourism is truly easing up. We now see tough competition amongst regions to capture the "revenge tourism" market. There is also concern that travelers don't have much to spend. Those in the industry and supporting agencies are looking to their governments and private investment for marketing, … [Read more...] about International Tourism News Roundup February 2, 2023
International Tourism News Round-Up January 5, 2023
International tourism news in the first week of 2023 showed some continuing global trends like the use of government COVID relief funding to bail out and build up regional tourism and the debate about the effect of tourism on regions that were previously less accessible, like Antarctica. Newer trends include raising tourism taxes for "quality vs. quantity of tourists" and newer … [Read more...] about International Tourism News Round-Up January 5, 2023
My Travel Year in Review
As this year is coming to a close, I wanted to take a moment to look back at my travels. I wanted to see everything that was accomplished and set up my travel goals for next year. Let's talk about all the places that I’ve been to. What my favorite parts were & what I learned about myself in the process. 2022 - Comeback Travel Year After surviving life-threatening … [Read more...] about My Travel Year in Review
