The ExploreTRV Geotourism MapGuide, involves regional communities working together to provide residents and visitors with an authentic and enriching experience in the Tennessee River Valley region. The mapguide has served over 1.5 million visitors since the relaunch of the website.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Geotourism, by definition, works to sustain and enhance the geographical character of a place - its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well being of its residents - by adding to its sustainability principles and building on a destination's "sense of place." In 2016, the regional partnership with support of the Tennessee Valley Authority re-launched the Tennessee River Valley Geotourism MapGuide in hopes of respecting the Tennessee Valley region's local culture by deepening and enhancing the visitor experience. In the years, since relaunch, the site has been visited by over 1.5 million visitors, representing 171 countries.
The MapGuide's main goal is to emphasize the distinctiveness of the region's locale and showcase the opportunities and benefits the region can bring to not only visitors, but residents as well. The project was originally created in partnership with National Geographic, community and conservation organizations, tourism associations, conservation partners, and state and federal agencies to highlight the natural, historic, and cultural assets that are unique to the Tennessee River Valley area. With tourism often being the largest economic segment of industry in rural areas of the seven state Valley region, the Geotourism MapGuide offers special opportunities for interaction between residents, foreign visitors, and local organizations.
The website features a Geotourism map, including links to accommodations, festivals and events, food and drink, health and wellness, outdoor adventures, and so much more. It also works to encourage sound destination stewardship that keeps growth to sustainable levels and limits negative impacts, such as overcrowding and resource pollution. It benefits both residents and visitors by promoting local services and employment, and by informing residents about their needs and expectations.
The Tennessee River Valley Geotourism MapGuide could not work without the input from the local residents who know what makes this place truly unique and noteworthy; from history buffs and adventurers, backpackers and food-enthusiasts, and birders and sightseers, there is always a unique recommendation listed on this interactive website. The project continuously seeks to celebrate the Tennessee Valley region as a world-class destination, while contributing to the economic health of the region by promoting sustainable tourism.
For more information, or to nominate a favorite local restaurant, farm, brewery, hiking or biking trail, swimming hole, museum and so much more, visit our website at http://www.tennesseerivervalleygeotourism.org.
Media Contact
Julie Graham, TRV Stewardship Council/ ExploreTRV, 8655850811, [email protected]
SOURCE Tennessee River Valley
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