Innovators in Rural Community Economic Development
Tags: Best Practices, Market Research, Nature Based Tourism, Natural Resource Based Economic Development
Client Name: Walton Family Foundation
Location: Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana, Arkansas
Resource Type: Report
Author Org: Yellow Wood Associates
Author: Melissa Levy
Year: 2013
This report, prepared for the Walton Family Foundation, analyzes regional demand for nature based tourism. The report focuses on four types of tourism: Paddling, Culture and Heritage, Non-consumptive and Consumptive Wildlife Activities. In addition to profiling current demand, the report offers recommendations for strengthening tourism and networking opportunities to bring the region together. Appendices include case studies and state by state tourism data.
