10-02-2004, 03:04 PM
The annual South Carolina nature-based tourism conference will be held Nov. 8-9 at Short Stay in Moncks Corner.
The theme of South Carolina's 2004 nature-based tourism conference is "Networking for New Ideas." The conference is sponsored by the South Carolina Nature-Based Tourism Association (SCNBTA), Santee Cooper Country, Discover Upcountry Carolina and the Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce.
Everyone is welcomed to attend. To register, send a check for $45, made out to SCNBTA, in care of Richard Mikell, 1107 State St., Cayce SC 29033 or call (803) 796-4505 to register by credit card. Include name, mailing address, e-mail, phone number and any special dietary requirements. Call (800) 447-2178 for overnight accommodations at Short Stay. Two-bedroom cabins are $57 per night, for NBTA Conference attendees. All meals and activities are included in the registration fee, and the deadline is Nov. 1.
The agenda for the South Carolina Nature-Based Tourism Association (SCNBTA) annual conference will include topics of interest to nature-based operators. Speakers will show conference participants how to develop a river trail, using the Berkeley County Initiative as an example. The Wadboo Creek and Swamp Kayak and Canoe tour will be offered as a "hands-on" follow up. Other field trips offered will be Captain Bo Gator's Swamp and History tour, and a tour of Cypress Gardens is also available.
Cherie Had, of Cherie Had Communications, will provide insight on how to find that elusive travel writer who can make a big difference in popularity among potential clients. Another topic will be how to "E-Market" a Web site. Also to be covered is how to partner with a Destination Marketing Organization.
The SCNBTA exists to manage, and to market nature-based businesses and tourism. The organization endorses conservation of natural and cultural resources that make the nature-based tourism experience possible. The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR), which has numerous properties that are nature-based tourism destinations, such as heritage preserves and wildlife management areas, supports efforts to educate nature-based tourism operators. For more information on the SCNBTA, visit www.SCNatureAdventures.com or call Richard Mikell at (803) 796-4505 or e-mail RMikell@AdventureCarolina.com.educate.
Directions from Moncks Corner to Short Stay are: From Moncks Corner travel on US 52 north (toward Bonneau and St. Stephen). Cross over the Santee Canal and veer left on US 52. Drive about 2 miles. Turn left at green sign "Naval Recreation Area Short Stay" onto Power House Road. Take first right onto Old Black Oaks Road. Pass over railroad tracks and turn left at the stop sign onto Short Stay Road.
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The theme of South Carolina's 2004 nature-based tourism conference is "Networking for New Ideas." The conference is sponsored by the South Carolina Nature-Based Tourism Association (SCNBTA), Santee Cooper Country, Discover Upcountry Carolina and the Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce.
Everyone is welcomed to attend. To register, send a check for $45, made out to SCNBTA, in care of Richard Mikell, 1107 State St., Cayce SC 29033 or call (803) 796-4505 to register by credit card. Include name, mailing address, e-mail, phone number and any special dietary requirements. Call (800) 447-2178 for overnight accommodations at Short Stay. Two-bedroom cabins are $57 per night, for NBTA Conference attendees. All meals and activities are included in the registration fee, and the deadline is Nov. 1.
The agenda for the South Carolina Nature-Based Tourism Association (SCNBTA) annual conference will include topics of interest to nature-based operators. Speakers will show conference participants how to develop a river trail, using the Berkeley County Initiative as an example. The Wadboo Creek and Swamp Kayak and Canoe tour will be offered as a "hands-on" follow up. Other field trips offered will be Captain Bo Gator's Swamp and History tour, and a tour of Cypress Gardens is also available.
Cherie Had, of Cherie Had Communications, will provide insight on how to find that elusive travel writer who can make a big difference in popularity among potential clients. Another topic will be how to "E-Market" a Web site. Also to be covered is how to partner with a Destination Marketing Organization.
The SCNBTA exists to manage, and to market nature-based businesses and tourism. The organization endorses conservation of natural and cultural resources that make the nature-based tourism experience possible. The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR), which has numerous properties that are nature-based tourism destinations, such as heritage preserves and wildlife management areas, supports efforts to educate nature-based tourism operators. For more information on the SCNBTA, visit www.SCNatureAdventures.com or call Richard Mikell at (803) 796-4505 or e-mail RMikell@AdventureCarolina.com.educate.
Directions from Moncks Corner to Short Stay are: From Moncks Corner travel on US 52 north (toward Bonneau and St. Stephen). Cross over the Santee Canal and veer left on US 52. Drive about 2 miles. Turn left at green sign "Naval Recreation Area Short Stay" onto Power House Road. Take first right onto Old Black Oaks Road. Pass over railroad tracks and turn left at the stop sign onto Short Stay Road.
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