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Tennessee Tourism Announces Sustainable Tourism Workshops

Thursday, April 16, 2009 | 12:00 am

Four Events Scheduled as Joint Initiative with Environment and Conservation

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation are hosting four statewide Sustainable Tourism Workshops in 2009. Sustainable tourism is the commitment to sustain our environment, history and culture, while simultaneously sustaining economic growth through tourism. These workshops are an outgrowth of the state’s Great Smoky Mountains Sustainable Tourism Summit held in Knoxville, Tennessee in April 2008.
 
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Tennessee Sampler Brings Dolly Parton to Nation's Capital

Tuesday, February 03, 2009 | 01:00 pm

Event Kicks Off 75th Anniversary of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

NASHVILLE – Entertainment legend Dolly Parton performs at this year’s Tennessee Sampler, an exclusive VIP event hosted by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development on Feb. 10 from 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. at Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center in National Harbor, M.D.
 
The Tennessee Sampler event, including an invitation-only performance by Parton, showcases the yearlong 75th anniversary of Great Smoky Mountains National Park for which East Tennessee native Parton serves as ambassador.
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Tour Operators Name Tennessee First in 2009 Motorcoach Travel

Tuesday, February 03, 2009 | 01:00 am
NASHVILLE – Tennessee has been named the No.1 Motorcoach State for 2009 by Byways magazine, one of the tourism industry’s most respected motorcoach publications. This ranking, based upon an annual survey of where U.S. motorcoach operators plan to bring tour groups in 2009, is good news for the $14.2 billion tourism industry in Tennessee.
 
“Tennessee has always been a popular destination with its world-class attractions that draw motorcoach travel,” said Steve Kirchner, Byways magazine publisher. “Naturally, landing at No.1 is our strongest indicator that 2009 will be an exceptionally good year for motorcoach travel to Tennessee.”
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Tennessee Tourism Announces What's New in 2009

Thursday, January 08, 2009 | 01:00 am

NASHVILLE – The year 2009 brings several significant additions to the tourism industry and some important historical milestones. This is an exciting time for new exhibits, attractions, hotels, restaurants and experiences in Tennessee.

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Department of Tourism Releases 2009 Official Tennessee Vacation Guide

Thursday, January 08, 2009 | 01:00 am

Tennessee Tourism Releases 2009 Official Vacation Guide

NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development has released the 2009 Official Tennessee Vacation Guide. The state’s premiere resource for vacationers is packed with hundreds of colorful photos, feature articles, and descriptions of the state’s attractions, lodging, historic locales, entertainment venues, golf courses, outdoor adventures and more.
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Governor’s Conference on Tourism to Be Held in Gatlinburg

Saturday, August 30, 2008 | 10:03 am

Tennessee Tourism: Reaching Higher Ground

GATLINBURG, Tenn. – The 2008 Governor’s Conference on Tourism will be held Sept. 24 – 26, 2008 at the Gatlinburg Convention Center at Glenstone Lodge, 234 Historic Nature Trail. This year’s theme is “Tennessee Tourism: Reaching Higher Ground.”
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Great Smoky Mountains Sustainable Tourism Summit Draws Participation from National Leaders

Friday, August 29, 2008 | 03:53 pm

NASHVILLE – The inaugural Great Smoky Mountains Sustainable Tourism Summit will be held April 28 – 29, 2008 at the Knoxville Convention Center in Knoxville, Tenn. The Summit, designed to kick-off and honor the 75th Anniversary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is a partnership effort of the states of Tennessee and North Carolina and the National Geographic Center for Sustainable Destinations, The University of Tennessee, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area.

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