Conference Overview

More than ever, successful tourism planning hinges on integrating the needs of people, communities and special places through viable partnerships. As the demographic composition of many communities transition, and as demands on urban and rural landscapes intensify, establishing partnerships will become increasingly challenging.

As one the one world's leading tourism destinations, the Orlando area (Kissimmee) and Central Florida will provide an excellent backdrop for discussing opportunities and challenges of planning for successful tourism. You are invited to:

• Explore ways to strengthen and develop partnerships
  
• Identify strategies to work with increasingly diverse communities and publics
  
• Share techniques for enhancing urban and rural tourism attractions
  
• See examples of successful ventures in Central Florida
  
• Identify strategies to enhance Extension's capacity to provide technical assistance

Conference Sponsors

National Extension Tourism Design Team

Southern Rural Development Center

University of Florida IFAS Extension

University of Florida Center for Tourism Research and Development