Tourism
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Latest News
UVA Wise students help create first eco-tourism guide
April, 2022
WV Senate committee advances resolution
requiring study of outdoor recreational impacts on state lands
March 2022
Increased Tourism Investments in West Virginia
Feb, 2022
Best of the Blue Ridge: 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards
New year-long monthly webinar series "Sustainable Rural Tourism"
(West Virginia 2022)
Secretary Ruby: West Virginia tourism growing in 'all areas'
Jan, 2022
2022 National Outdoor Recreation ConferenceMay 2-5
Knoxville, Tennessee"Outdoor Recreation: Solutions for Transformation"
Historic Investments in North Carolina Outdoor Recreation
Fall 2021
Outdoor Recreation Act could benefit West Virginia tourism
Fall 2021
West Virginia Was Just Named A Top 10 World Travel Destination For 2022
Fall 2021
West Virginia Department of Tourism is launching a new Chef Ambassador Program
Summer of 2021
Social Entrepreneurship Competition in Tourism
Resources
How to Become a Successful Entrepreneur with a Disability
How to Offer Classes and Trainings at Your Outfitter
How to Start an LLC (Beginner’s Guide)
@ASTC_LLC Twitter List:
See our General Consulting page.
See our Large Stakeholder Events Calendar
See our Blogs on Entrepreneurship
Networking/Advice/Training
Society of Outdoor Recreational Professionals
Do Good Brands, LLC (Pikeville)
consulting and training company that provides world-class services to outdoor, environmental and other organizations world-wide.
Insurance
West Virginia Outdoor Recreation Insurance (KY, OH, WV)
Construction
CLIMBWorks Design (Creates Commercial Experiences)
Applied Trails Research
River Access (boat ramps and more)
Rails to Trails System:
The Trail Mat (Patent Pending) system fits the top of the existing rail contour and dimension.
For more information contact Brad Van Meter. Please see the Tourism Grant and Loan page to see details for funding.
CBRE | Advisory & Transaction Services | Industrial brad.vanmeter@cbre.com
Rocktree Trails (Johonson City, TN)
Barry Smith Trails (Chattanooga, TN)
Marketing
Outfitter Marketing Pros (Owner is located in Kingsport)
The Ultimate Outfitter & Tour Operator Free Checklist
Trove Tourism Development Advisors
Do Good Brands, LLC (Pikeville)
Experienced communications professional with a demonstrated history directing and executing strategic marketing on behalf of corporations and small businesses, healthcare facilities, universities and senior service businesses. Skilled at partnering with clients to help them with traditional and digital media; advertising production for print, electronic and digital; social media; website development; media relations; sales; fundraising; and, event planning.
...started as a digital marketing firm in 2017 with the mission to bring hope and opportunity to the Appalachian region. It was founded on a belief that online marketing can be a catalyst for business growth that has the power to change entire communities.
Appalachian Marketing & Media (Ashland, KY and Portsmouth, OH)
Photography
caseSensitive Photos (Kingsport)
Chris Radcliffe Photography (Richmond, KY)
Appalachian Marketing & Media (Ashland, KY and Portsmouth, OH)
Website Production
William Alexander
WordPress Theme Developer for Agencies
& Web Consultant for Small Businesses
Appalachian Marketing & Media (Ashland, KY and Portsmouth, OH)
Travel Agents
Travel Agency Software: Choosing Tools for Booking, Accounting, Marketing, and Tour Building
To guide serious travel entrepreneurs to sustainable success by supporting their visions, their brands, and their unique gifts.
International Inbound Travel Association
IITA members include U.S. inbound operators, DMOs and suppliers (lodging companies, transportation, attractions, restaurants, etc.) from across the country.
Parks & Recreation
Travel Agent Training (WVU Parkersburg)
Travel Agent Training (Eastern KY University)
Education/Training/Certifications
Do Good Brands, LLC (Pikeville)
Wilderness Education Association
Vehicle
Bridge Bound Campers (Fayetteville)
Bridge Bound Campers caters to the core outdoor recreation community, converting vans and other small vehicles into adventure travel dream rigs.
The AAM Group (AAM USA, Inc.) is the automotive aftermarket’s leading program distribution group and specialty marketing firm dedicated to the growth and success of its partners, from warehouse distributors and manufacturers to local retailers and installers.
Land Management and Easements
“Growing Smart On High Knob: A Sustainable Recreation Blueprint For Virginia’s High Knob Region.”
Competition
Social Entrepreneurship Competition in Tourism
Foundations
Guides
The Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides & Programs
Raft Guide School (Nantahala Outdoor Center)
OUTDOOR EXPLORER: How to Become an Upper Gauley Raft Guide
Licence
GENERAL OUTFITTER AND GUIDE LICENSE (WV)
Accounting
Newsome Accounting Solutions LLC (Clintwood)
small/medium business or farm
Goods
Big Adventures LLC (Fletcher, NC)
Almost Heaven Saunas (Greenbrier Valley of West Virginia)
History/Culture
The Folkway
We're a film production studio based in the heart of the New River Gorge National Park in southern West Virginia. We're dedicated to telling stories the folk way, capturing culture and reshaping the narrative of West Virginia and the surrounding Appalachian Region.
Search & Rescue. Tramua Care
See our page on our Tourism site
Property Management
How to Become An Airbnb Property Manager
Destination Planning
Eastern KY
SOAR is hosting an Entrepreneurship summit in Hazard,KY
Partners (list of email contacts)
Kentucky’s 24 Trail Towns Setting the Pace for Adventure Tourism (March 2021)
Chris Radcliffe Photography (Richmond)
...started as a digital marketing firm in 2017 with the mission to bring hope and opportunity to the Appalachian region. It was founded on a belief that online marketing can be a catalyst for business growth that has the power to change entire communities.
Western NC
Historic Investments in North Carolina Outdoor Recreation Fall 2021
North Carolina Outdoor Recreation Coalition
Northeastern TN
Outfitter Marketing Pros (Owner is located in Kingsport)
The Ultimate Outfitter & Tour Operator Free Checklist
Appalachian RC&D Council (Market Garnders)
caseSensitive Photos (Kingsport)
Rocktree Trails (Johonson City)
Virginia
Southern Hospitality Training Services of Virginia
Roanoke Outside Foundation (Locate your business here)
William Alexander
WordPress Theme Developer for Agencies
& Web Consultant for Small Businesses
“Growing Smart On High Knob: A Sustainable Recreation Blueprint For Virginia’s High Knob Region.”
Southern WV
Southern West Virginia Tourism Initiative
The West Virginia Hospitality & Travel Association (WVHTA) is the official voice of the food service, lodging, convention and visitors bureaus, and travel industries in the state. The WVHTA represents the hospitality and travel industry's interests to both governmental and private sectors. WVHTA serves as the connection between all those involved with the development of tourism in West Virginia.
New year-long monthly webinar series "Sustainable Rural Tourism"(2022) See dates below
Christine Kinder WVSU Extension Service
Raleigh County Extension Agent
Almost Heaven Saunas (Greenbrier Valley of West Virginia)
West Virginia Was Just Named A Top 10 World Travel Destination For 2022
West Virginia Department of Tourism is launching a new Chef Ambassador Program
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