Thursday, October 13, 2011

Rural tourism opportunities will be focus of conference in Northern Alabama Oct. 24-26

Tourism organizations in Alabama and Mississippi are partnering to present the 2011 Alabama-Mississippi Rural Tourism Conference in Florence, Ala., Oct. 24-26. The goal of the conference is to explore rural tourism and encourage rural communities to participate.

"Rural areas often underestimate their tourism potential and leave millions of dollars on the table that could provide substantial economic advantages for their communities," Debbie Wilson, executive director of Florence-Lauderdale Tourism, told Russ Corey of the Times Daily in Florence. The three-day event will feature speakers sharing success stories and interactive educational sessions with practical approaches to tourism development.

The event is open to tourism officials and others interested in the rural tourism industry. The event will be at the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Conference Center in Florence. About 120 are registered and registration is still open, Corey reports. Scholarships may still be available. To register for the conference or get more information, click here.

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