ORGANIZATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR AGROTOURISM IN SOUTH CAROLINA Nature-Based Tourism Development in South Carolina

January 6, 2010Organizational Considerations for Agro-tourism in S.C. Beginnings  Edisto Canoe and Kayak Trail Commission  NCRI Grant 1990  Grand Strand NBT Task Force 1993  SCSGEP Tourism Specialist 1993  S.C. Water Trails Workshop 1993

January 6, 2010Organizational Considerations for Agro-tourism in S.C. Building Blocks  First Statewide NBT Workshop 1994  Guidelines Taskforce 1994  S.C. Governors Conference on Travel & Tourism 1995  South Carolina Nature-Based Tourism Association (SCNBTA) 1995

January 6, 2010Organizational Considerations for Agro-tourism in S.C. Early Growth  Guidelines Adopted as Industry Standards & Practice 1995  S.C. Heritage Corridor Plan 1996  S.C. Nature Corridor 1996  African-American Heritage Map & Guide 1998

January 6, 2010Organizational Considerations for Agro-tourism in S.C. The SCNBTA Today  The Association continues as a …. Forum for NBT businesses to share with and learn from each other Voice for the industry Mechanism for mutual support A marketing cooperative

January 6, 2010Organizational Considerations for Agro-tourism in S.C. Key Points  Engage partners  Build on experience  Create momentum  Develop credibility  Adopt industry standards  Be patient/persistent  Demonstrate leadership

January 6, 2010Organizational Considerations for Agro-tourism in S.C. A Very Important Local Resource

January 6, 2010Organizational Considerations for Agro-tourism in S.C. Questions? Bob Bacon Leader S.C. Sea Grant Extension Program