Community and Economic Development
Service: Tourism Development
TEA successfully integrates tourism development strategies into its work in many rural areas. With growing national interest in heritage and recreational tourism, many communities are well-positioned to translate scenic and historic assets into attractions. TEA works with clients to develop their assets into tourism amenities and to create marketing strategies that will increase visitation to their communities.
Featured Client: Ritchie County Tourism Development
The North Bend Rail Trail provides the connection between Ritchie County’s historic towns and offers the county a perfect vehicle for attracting tourists who
enjoy outdoor recreation and heritage tourism. TEA developed a comprehensive tourism development and marketing plan to guide future tourism investments in communities and recreational amenities with a focus on enhancing small business opportunities and tourism expenditures.