Friday, April 09, 2010

Chamber tourism event at Mystic Seaport is a must attend

Tourism is a vital part of our region’s economy, one that defines our area in a way that few other business sectors do. Click here to read about a Chamber event next Friday that will focus on this important subject.

Talk to people who visit eastern Connecticut, and those who relocate here, and you will hear stories about our region’s natural beauty, its history and a less tangible quality that just makes people feel good.

The importance of tourism and the need for us to promote the region as an important destination, not just a stop on the road between someplace and someplace else, will be on full display next Friday, April 16th.

We, at the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, working with Mystic Seaport, will host a panel discussion on tourism.  We recognize the importance tourism to all of us, particularly in a year when the state has eliminated its tourism promotion budget.

The event will feature key individuals from Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium & the Institute for Exploration, along with Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun. The panel discussion will be moderated by Ed. Dombroskas, the executive director of the Eastern Regional Tourism District.

In a recent interview with the Norwich Bulletin, Mr. Dombroskas said this about the event:  “That is the occasion where we will showcase our new public/private partnerships.  We’re in a transition year but involved in exciting new things. We look at the 16th as a way to get that into people’s minds.”

The event is open to the public. Tourism-dependent businesses are encouraged to contact the Chamber and reserve a seat.


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