As heat waves blast the nation from California to New York, perhaps it's time to retreat for a road trip to the mountains or lounge by the pool with good reading material. Heat advisories are in place from the coast of Virginia to the bayous of Louisiana - a sweltering swath covering 16 million people. The heat index could top 105 degrees across the Deep South, The Weather Channel reported. The National Weather Service has issued excessive heat warnings across the nation, saying that the heat will be not just stifling but dangerous. Stay hydrated in all regions - indoors and outdoors. 100 degree temperatures are common throughout the United States.
The Foundation is currently updating its
website and many tools for byway leaders are populating the new format. Enjoy and explore.
** Almost every morning (Monday-Friday) PR and data expert Chris Penn tweets out 5 links to useful information or developing trends, from his Twitter account
@cspenn, using the hashtag #the5
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Tourism Currents email newsletter.
Contributed by Sheila Scarborough and Leslie McLellan,
Tourism Currents
Resource Corner:
Best of the Byway Tools for Byway Leaders
For a limited time only, the last hard copy stocks of the
Journal for America's Byways is available free to the first requests. There are three published volumes only. The
Journal contains insightful stories guaranteed to boost success of your byway initiatives. Copies may be requested from the foundation by emailing
[email protected] and stating which volume is requested. A small postage donation is appreciated with the request. Online versions of the
Journal are available at the foundation website.
Contributed by Sally Pearce, Co-executive Director of the NSB Foundation
IPW 2016 - Another Success
International travel buyers from around the world converged on New Orleans on June 20-22 for IPW 2016. Many of these international tour operators, as well as international media also in attendance, were looking for new off the beaten path itineraries for their clients/readers. Twelve scenic byways who opted to participate cooperatively with the NSBF were showcased to these travel decision makers during one-on-one pre-scheduled appointments. Strategically located with other public land entities in the
Find Your Park section of the show floor, the Scenic Byways booth had more than 40 (out of 44 potential) appoint
ments.
Are you marketing your byway to international visitors? Check out
ComeCloserToAmerica.com to see how the participating byways connected to other nearby public lands to produce interesting, comprehensive and salable trips.
Contributed by Anne Klenke, NSB Foundation Director and Tourism Director for the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau
Webinars from the Foundation
and more...
Save the date: Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 1 pm EST for
"Attracting Visitors: Building Byway Itineraries" NSB Foundation Sponsored
