Cultural tourism grants from the Oregon Arts Commission

http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20130330/NEWS/303300030/Grants-boost-art-fair-impact?nclick_check=1 The Oregon Arts Commission has awarded grants to two Salem groups in connection with the 64th Salem Art Fair & Festival in July 2013. Salem Art Association received a $8,000 cultural tourism grant to expand marketing and outreach efforts in the Portland area. Portland fair goers are more likely to purchase art than Salem … Continue reading Cultural tourism grants from the Oregon Arts Commission

Assembly of European Regions – Cultural Tourism Initiative

Assembly of European Regions Cultural Tourism Initiative http://www.aer.eu/main-issues/culture/cult-tourism.html "Setting out for new horizons - European Regions develop cultural tourism" AER`s Cultural Tourism Initiative started in May 2008 with an introductory seminar that illustrated, how regions, through the preservation of their cultural heritage, can reinforce local identities, promote tourism, and economic growth. A second seminar was … Continue reading Assembly of European Regions – Cultural Tourism Initiative

Atlas Cultural Tourism Research Project

A Global Network for cultural tourism research http://www.tram-research.com/atlas/presentation.htm Cultural tourism has been identified as one of the most important areas of global tourism demand. The importance of this market has created a need for information on the characteristics, behaviour and motivations of cultural tourists. Over the past 20 years, the ATLAS Cultural Tourism Research Programme … Continue reading Atlas Cultural Tourism Research Project