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SUMMARY:Heritage Tourism Workshop Program 1: Heritage Tourism 101: Foundations for Sustainable Sites
DESCRIPTION:This seven-part professional development series equips historic site stewards\, preservation professionals\, municipal leaders\, and community advocates with practical tools to strengthen heritage tourism\, enhance visitor experiences\, and promote sustainable preservation. Through expert-led workshops\, participants will explore topics including heritage tourism planning\, inclusive storytelling\, emerging technologies\, site readiness\, regional collaboration\, marketing strategies\, and sustainable operations. \nDesigned to support New Jersey’s historic sites and cultural resources\, the series highlights innovative approaches to interpretation\, public engagement\, and community-based tourism while preparing organizations to leverage opportunities associated with America’s 250th commemoration and beyond. Participants will gain actionable strategies to increase visitation\, foster economic development\, build community partnerships\, and ensure the long-term stewardship of historic places. \nBy bringing together leaders from across the preservation\, tourism\, and cultural sectors\, this program creates a collaborative learning environment that strengthens connections between historic sites\, local communities\, and visitors while advancing the preservation of New Jersey’s rich and diverse heritage. \n  \nProgram 1: Heritage Tourism 101: Foundations for Sustainable Sites\nSpeaker/Program Moderator: Hargrove International  \nSession Description:\nThis introductory session provides historic site stewards and municipal partners with the essential tools to develop heritage tourism programs. Participants will learn strategies for assessing visitor readiness\, identifying economic and educational opportunities\, and creating sustainable approaches that balance tourism growth with preservation goals. Case studies will highlight how small and mid-sized historic sites across New Jersey have leveraged heritage tourism to strengthen local economies and community engagement. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify key strategies for developing sustainable heritage tourism programs.\nAssess historic sites’ readiness for visitors and tourism initiatives.\nIntegrate preservation and economic objectives in program planning.\n\nThis program is supported by the New Jersey Historic Trust. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nEvent Registration \nPreservation New Jersey Members Attend FREE! \nCurrent Preservation New Jersey members receive complimentary admission to this event. To reserve your spot\, please email info@preservationnj.org to receive your member reservation code. \nNot yet a member? Join Preservation New Jersey today and enjoy this event free\, along with other exclusive member benefits. Become a member here: https://preservationnj.org/product/membership/ 
URL:https://preservationnj.org/event/heritage-tourism-workshop-program-1-heritage-tourism-101-foundations-for-sustainable-sites/
CATEGORIES:Preservation Planning,Professional Development,Program Series
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