CULTURAL HERITAGE TOURISM IN THE NEWS.... CURRENT NEWS

FEBRUARY 1 - 28, 2010

Such Promise but no Vision
2/2/10

Albany Times Union (blog)

Village, towns, cities, and even countries all have seen the value to save their history and even make money as a result.  To this day Heritage Tourism is still the number one money maker in many countries.

Heritage program embraces crafts
2/4/10

Lancaster Newspapers

12  local artisans recently accepted into the Lancaster County Heritage Program by the county planning commission under the newly created Heritage Crafts category.

Resources of 8 local communities spotlighted
2/4/10

Cabinet.com

Freedom’s Way is the most recent National Heritage Area designated by the National Park Service.

The Crooked Road a Distinctive Destination
2/5/10

Cybergrass

Southwest Virginia's "Crooked Road" region has been named one of the 2010 America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

A Plan to preserve Katy Bridge in Boonville

2/5/10
Boonville Daily News

"The bridge is the centerpiece of our developing cultural-heritage tourism endeavor," said Sarah Gallagher, Boonville's economic development director.

Texas Forts Trail advances toward the future

2/7/10

Abilene Reporter-News

The Forts Trail looks forward to establishing unique and innovative partnerships for the purpose of promoting heritage tourism within the region.

Blow dealt to National Heritage Areas
2/8/10

Meadville Tribune

"Severely reducing funding for National Heritage Areas throws away opportunities for economic growth and new jobs," McCollum said. 

Fort update risks losing authenticity, prof says
2/9/10

Edmonton Journal

Gregory Ramshaw is a professor of heritage tourism in the Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management at Clemson University, in South Carolina, is more than a little concerned about the new plans for Fort Edmonton.

Blow dealt to National Heritage Areas
2/9/10

Meadville Tribune

The chair of the Alliance of National Heritage Areas states that severely reducing funding for National Heritage Areas throws away opportunities for economic growth and new jobs.

Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism Announces New Tours, Dates And Pricing
2/10/10

Greater Tulsa Reporter Newspapers

During the 2010 season guests will receive more than 25 percent off the cost of an individual admission to one of the four historically authentic cultural tours offered throughout the year.

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