Tourism Extension: Supporting Tourism in All 100 Counties

Join us as we talk to Ann Savage, a Tourism Extension Associate with NC State Extension. Savage is responsible for creating and supporting resource and program development that enables the growth of prosperous, sustainable tourism destinations across North Carolina. She collaborates with extension offices and specialists across the state to support tourism management and development, outdoor recreation, and economic development initiatives. Some of the work that Ann does includes an outdoor recreation leadership development program, supporting the growth of the North Carolina Oyster Trail, educating stakeholders on their role in tourism, and identifying resilience needs for coastal tourism-dependent communities. To learn more about NC State Extension visit: https://www.ces.ncsu.edu/ and be sure to stay updated on what UPLIFT is doing at https://www.uplifttourism.com/.