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Rural Tourism Studio
Nature-based Tourism Development Workshop
               Travel Oregon


             9:00am to 4:00pm
         Tuesday, March 15, 2011
   McKenzie River Mountain Resort, Oregon
Agenda
 9:00-10:00am  Overview of Nature-based Tourism
 10:00-10:15am Break
 10:15-11:10am Case Studies
 11:10-11:45pm Nature-based Tourism Potential
               Working with the Public Lands Agencies
 11:45-12:45pm Lunch
 12:45-1:45pm Gap Analysis and Nature-based Tourism Inventory
 1:45-2:15pm   Discuss Nature-based Tourism Potential based on
               Gap Analysis
 2:15-2:30pm   Break
 2:30-3:35pm   Information Analysis and Evaluation
 3:00-3:45pm   Ideas for Increasing Nature-based Tourism
 3:45-4:00pm   Evaluation and Wrap-up
Introductions
  1. Name
  2. Organization
  3. What you hope to get out of the Nature-based
     Tourism Workshop.
  4. Bonus: Favorite Nature-based Tourism
     experience and why?
Definitions
  Nature-based tourism is travel to fragile, pristine,
  and usually protected areas that strive to be low
  impact and oftentimes small scale.
Definitions
  Adventure travel and may be any tourist activity,
  including two of the following three components:

  1.a physical activity,
  2.a cultural exchange, and / or
  3.interaction and engagement with nature.
Definitions
  Ecotourism is responsible travel to natural areas
  which conserves the environment and improves
  the well-being of local people.
Definitions
  Sustainable Tourism is a level of tourism activity
  that can be maintained over the long term
  because it results in a net benefit for the socio-
  cultural, economic, and natural environments of
  the area in which it takes place.
Commonalities
 • Promote conservation
 • Provide jobs
 • Focus on tourism to natural attractions
 • Main attractions include local culture, flora and fauna
Travel Oregon Principles of
Sustainable Tourism
 1.   Is integrated with respect of the culture, homeland, heritage, and
      people of a place
 2.   Provides a unique and authentic experience for the visitor
 3.   Generates localized economic development benefits
 4.   Generates development that has a balanced and beneficial impact on
      the environment
 5.   Generates revenue that is invested in conserving and enhancing the
      unique features of the community
 6.   Provides an educational experience for the visitor that leaves them
      enriched and inspired
 7.   Serves target markets that are profitable, with promising long term
      viability
 8.   Encourages diverse parties to work together to create new
      opportunities and to address common challenges
Market Segmentation and Trends
 • Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife
 • Eco-travelers
 • Adventure Travelers
Market Segmentation –
Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife
   • 87.5 million U.S. residents
   • Wildlife recreation
   1.Hunting
   2.Fishing
   3.Wildlife viewing
   • Considerable overlap



Source: 2006 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated
Recreation
Market Segmentation –
Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife
   • 2.8 million Oregon residents and
   nonresidents
   • Wildlife recreation expenditures
   1. Travel-Generated
   2. Local Recreation (less than 50
   miles from home)
   3. Equipment Purchases (includes
   boats and recreation vehicles)

Source: Fishing, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing, and Shellfishing in Oregon 2008 State
and County Expenditure Estimates
Market Segmentation –
Eco-travelers
    • 55 million U.S. residents
    • Affluent
    • Educated
    • Well traveled




Sources: 2002-2003 TIA - National Geographic Geotourism Study, 2010 CMIGreen
Traveler Study Report
Market Trends –
Adventure travel
  • Resilient market
  • Trending upward
  • High spend per trip




Source: Adventure Tourism Market Report, 2010
Market Segmentation –
Adventure traveler
  • 35-37 years old
  • Affluent
  • Educated
  • Focus on new experiences




Source: Adventure Tourism Market Report, 2010
Marketing the Outdoors
  •   41.1% - Search engine
  •   41.1% - Destination’s official website
  •   12.3% - Read a blog account of the destination
  •   8.7% - Viewed friends photos
  •   6.4% - Visited a meta-search site




Source: Adventure Tourism Market Report, 2010
Questions?
The Opportunity
 • Benefits all citizens in participating communities
 • Job creation
 • Economic development
 • Few barriers to entry
 • Clean industry
 • Promotes conservation, preservation and pride
 • Increases local recreational opportunities
The Primary Motivators
 • Sales and room tax
 • Permits and licenses
 • Food and accommodations
 • Guided services
 • Improved quality of life
Case Studies – “Vacationland”
 Nature-based Tourism Challenges
 • Summer congestion along the coast
 • Lack of rural destination drivers
Case Studies – “Vacationland”
 Nature-based Tourism Opportunities
 • Spreading best management practices
 • Strengthening linkages to local industry
 • Improving transportation
 • Developing a regional brand
 • Building a world-class destination
 • Effectively promoting the destination
Case Studies – “Vacationland”
 Nature-based Tourism Initiative
 1. Recreational master plan
 2. Green lodging certification
 3. Integrating natural attractions
 4. Luring visitors with events
Case Studies – “Vacationland”
 Nature-based Tourism Initiative
 •Multi-stakeholder engagement
 •Capacity development
 •Branding and promotions
 •Strengthening linkages
Case Studies – Southeast Alaska
 Key Findings
 • Region’s specialization is Nature-based Tourism
 • Creates jobs through an economic ripple effect
 • High quality experiences attract a premium
 • Overnight trips generate more profitability
Case Studies – Southeast Alaska
 Key Findings
 • Internet, word of mouth, and
 repeat business paramount to
 success
 • Wildlife viewing is gaining in
 popularity
 • Private / public partnerships are
 important in smaller communities
Case Studies - Fishing
 • Creates an economic ripple effect
 • Provides economic benefits
 • Supports habitat protection and restoration
Case Studies - River Recreation

 • Benefits rural regions
 • Provides off-season income
 • Supports local businesses
Case Studies - Mountain Biking
 • Volunteers building trails with the BLM
 • Supported the local economy
 • Evolved into a world-class mountain bike
 destination
Discussion and Reflection
 • What lessons from the case studies are relevant to
 the McKenzie River Valley?
 • What mix and types of nature-based tourism activities
 will benefit the greatest number of residents?
 • What do you think your strengths are and how can
 you best leverage them?
Public Lands Management

 • Nature-based Tourism Opportunities
 • Trails and Infrastructure
 • Permits and Licenses
 • Moratoriums and Restricted Use
 • Land-use Issues
Group Activity - Interactive Gap
Analysis
  1. What are the region’s natural features?
  2. What are the region’s manmade and
     enhanced natural attractions?
  3. What are the region’s main natural
     attractions?
  4. What nature-based tourism activities exist?
  5. What tourist services and amenities are
     available?
Group Activity – Summary and
Evaluation of the Results
 • Overall Ratings
Group Activity – Evaluating the
Results
  • SWOT Analysis
Developing Your Theme

 • Set the Region Apart
 • Increase Visibility
 • Improve Recognition
 • Establish a Brand Image
Development Strategies
 • Establish partnerships
     • Regional and local tour operators
     • State and federal agencies
     • Private businesses
 • Create a sense of welcome and belonging
 • Provide amenities
 • Create a must-see “destination”
Marketing Strategies
 • Establish partnerships
 • Maximize existing opportunities
 • Develop and disseminate information
 • Host outdoor recreation-oriented festivals and events
 • Information centers
 • Take a holistic approach
 • Expand market reach
Marketing Tools
  • Rack card or brochure
  • Websites and web content
  • Press releases
Action Plan - Next Steps
  • Develop a committee
  • Identify members
  • Identify potential goals
  • Prioritize actions
Wrap up
 • Q&A
 • One impression about today
 • Evaluations
 • Group Notes
 • Presentation download
 http://industry.traveloregon.com/McKenzie
Credits and Sources
 • Adventure Tourism Market Report, 2010, The George Washington University, School of
 Business, The Adventure Travel Trade Association, and Xola Consulting
 • Community Nature-Based Tourism Development, Utah Recreation and Tourism Matters,
 Institute for Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, January 2010, Steven W. Burr and Jascha M.
 Zeitlin
 • Connecting People with America’s Great Outdoors: A Framework for Sustainable
 Recreation, United States Forest Service, USDA, Recreation, Heritage and Volunteer
 Resources, June 25, 2010
 • Developing Naturally: An Exploratory Process for Nature-based Community Tourism,
 Clemson University, Thomas D. Potts, Ph.D and Allan P.C. Marsinko, Ph.D.
 • Fishing, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing, and Shellfishing in Oregon 2008 State and County
 Expenditure Estimates
 • National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation (FHWAR) National
 Report 2006
 • Nature-based Tourism: Guidelines for Success, Clemson University, Thomas D. Potts,
 Ph.D., Thomas A. Rourke, and Strom Thurmond Institute
 • Planning and Developing a Nature Tourism Enterprise, Texas Parks and Wildlife,
 www.tpwd.state.tx.us/landwater/land/programs/tourism/your_business/planning/
 • Sustainable Tourism in Biosphere Reserves in Central and Eastern Europe, Sustainable
 Tourism: Training the Trainers Programme, Ecologicial Tourism in Europe

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MRV Nature Based Presentation

  • 1. Rural Tourism Studio Nature-based Tourism Development Workshop Travel Oregon 9:00am to 4:00pm Tuesday, March 15, 2011 McKenzie River Mountain Resort, Oregon
  • 2. Agenda 9:00-10:00am Overview of Nature-based Tourism 10:00-10:15am Break 10:15-11:10am Case Studies 11:10-11:45pm Nature-based Tourism Potential Working with the Public Lands Agencies 11:45-12:45pm Lunch 12:45-1:45pm Gap Analysis and Nature-based Tourism Inventory 1:45-2:15pm Discuss Nature-based Tourism Potential based on Gap Analysis 2:15-2:30pm Break 2:30-3:35pm Information Analysis and Evaluation 3:00-3:45pm Ideas for Increasing Nature-based Tourism 3:45-4:00pm Evaluation and Wrap-up
  • 3. Introductions 1. Name 2. Organization 3. What you hope to get out of the Nature-based Tourism Workshop. 4. Bonus: Favorite Nature-based Tourism experience and why?
  • 4. Definitions Nature-based tourism is travel to fragile, pristine, and usually protected areas that strive to be low impact and oftentimes small scale.
  • 5. Definitions Adventure travel and may be any tourist activity, including two of the following three components: 1.a physical activity, 2.a cultural exchange, and / or 3.interaction and engagement with nature.
  • 6. Definitions Ecotourism is responsible travel to natural areas which conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.
  • 7. Definitions Sustainable Tourism is a level of tourism activity that can be maintained over the long term because it results in a net benefit for the socio- cultural, economic, and natural environments of the area in which it takes place.
  • 8. Commonalities • Promote conservation • Provide jobs • Focus on tourism to natural attractions • Main attractions include local culture, flora and fauna
  • 9. Travel Oregon Principles of Sustainable Tourism 1. Is integrated with respect of the culture, homeland, heritage, and people of a place 2. Provides a unique and authentic experience for the visitor 3. Generates localized economic development benefits 4. Generates development that has a balanced and beneficial impact on the environment 5. Generates revenue that is invested in conserving and enhancing the unique features of the community 6. Provides an educational experience for the visitor that leaves them enriched and inspired 7. Serves target markets that are profitable, with promising long term viability 8. Encourages diverse parties to work together to create new opportunities and to address common challenges
  • 10. Market Segmentation and Trends • Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife • Eco-travelers • Adventure Travelers
  • 11. Market Segmentation – Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife • 87.5 million U.S. residents • Wildlife recreation 1.Hunting 2.Fishing 3.Wildlife viewing • Considerable overlap Source: 2006 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation
  • 12. Market Segmentation – Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife • 2.8 million Oregon residents and nonresidents • Wildlife recreation expenditures 1. Travel-Generated 2. Local Recreation (less than 50 miles from home) 3. Equipment Purchases (includes boats and recreation vehicles) Source: Fishing, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing, and Shellfishing in Oregon 2008 State and County Expenditure Estimates
  • 13. Market Segmentation – Eco-travelers • 55 million U.S. residents • Affluent • Educated • Well traveled Sources: 2002-2003 TIA - National Geographic Geotourism Study, 2010 CMIGreen Traveler Study Report
  • 14. Market Trends – Adventure travel • Resilient market • Trending upward • High spend per trip Source: Adventure Tourism Market Report, 2010
  • 15. Market Segmentation – Adventure traveler • 35-37 years old • Affluent • Educated • Focus on new experiences Source: Adventure Tourism Market Report, 2010
  • 16. Marketing the Outdoors • 41.1% - Search engine • 41.1% - Destination’s official website • 12.3% - Read a blog account of the destination • 8.7% - Viewed friends photos • 6.4% - Visited a meta-search site Source: Adventure Tourism Market Report, 2010
  • 18. The Opportunity • Benefits all citizens in participating communities • Job creation • Economic development • Few barriers to entry • Clean industry • Promotes conservation, preservation and pride • Increases local recreational opportunities
  • 19. The Primary Motivators • Sales and room tax • Permits and licenses • Food and accommodations • Guided services • Improved quality of life
  • 20. Case Studies – “Vacationland” Nature-based Tourism Challenges • Summer congestion along the coast • Lack of rural destination drivers
  • 21. Case Studies – “Vacationland” Nature-based Tourism Opportunities • Spreading best management practices • Strengthening linkages to local industry • Improving transportation • Developing a regional brand • Building a world-class destination • Effectively promoting the destination
  • 22. Case Studies – “Vacationland” Nature-based Tourism Initiative 1. Recreational master plan 2. Green lodging certification 3. Integrating natural attractions 4. Luring visitors with events
  • 23. Case Studies – “Vacationland” Nature-based Tourism Initiative •Multi-stakeholder engagement •Capacity development •Branding and promotions •Strengthening linkages
  • 24. Case Studies – Southeast Alaska Key Findings • Region’s specialization is Nature-based Tourism • Creates jobs through an economic ripple effect • High quality experiences attract a premium • Overnight trips generate more profitability
  • 25. Case Studies – Southeast Alaska Key Findings • Internet, word of mouth, and repeat business paramount to success • Wildlife viewing is gaining in popularity • Private / public partnerships are important in smaller communities
  • 26. Case Studies - Fishing • Creates an economic ripple effect • Provides economic benefits • Supports habitat protection and restoration
  • 27. Case Studies - River Recreation • Benefits rural regions • Provides off-season income • Supports local businesses
  • 28. Case Studies - Mountain Biking • Volunteers building trails with the BLM • Supported the local economy • Evolved into a world-class mountain bike destination
  • 29. Discussion and Reflection • What lessons from the case studies are relevant to the McKenzie River Valley? • What mix and types of nature-based tourism activities will benefit the greatest number of residents? • What do you think your strengths are and how can you best leverage them?
  • 30. Public Lands Management • Nature-based Tourism Opportunities • Trails and Infrastructure • Permits and Licenses • Moratoriums and Restricted Use • Land-use Issues
  • 31. Group Activity - Interactive Gap Analysis 1. What are the region’s natural features? 2. What are the region’s manmade and enhanced natural attractions? 3. What are the region’s main natural attractions? 4. What nature-based tourism activities exist? 5. What tourist services and amenities are available?
  • 32. Group Activity – Summary and Evaluation of the Results • Overall Ratings
  • 33. Group Activity – Evaluating the Results • SWOT Analysis
  • 34. Developing Your Theme • Set the Region Apart • Increase Visibility • Improve Recognition • Establish a Brand Image
  • 35. Development Strategies • Establish partnerships • Regional and local tour operators • State and federal agencies • Private businesses • Create a sense of welcome and belonging • Provide amenities • Create a must-see “destination”
  • 36. Marketing Strategies • Establish partnerships • Maximize existing opportunities • Develop and disseminate information • Host outdoor recreation-oriented festivals and events • Information centers • Take a holistic approach • Expand market reach
  • 37. Marketing Tools • Rack card or brochure • Websites and web content • Press releases
  • 38. Action Plan - Next Steps • Develop a committee • Identify members • Identify potential goals • Prioritize actions
  • 39. Wrap up • Q&A • One impression about today • Evaluations • Group Notes • Presentation download http://industry.traveloregon.com/McKenzie
  • 40. Credits and Sources • Adventure Tourism Market Report, 2010, The George Washington University, School of Business, The Adventure Travel Trade Association, and Xola Consulting • Community Nature-Based Tourism Development, Utah Recreation and Tourism Matters, Institute for Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, January 2010, Steven W. Burr and Jascha M. Zeitlin • Connecting People with America’s Great Outdoors: A Framework for Sustainable Recreation, United States Forest Service, USDA, Recreation, Heritage and Volunteer Resources, June 25, 2010 • Developing Naturally: An Exploratory Process for Nature-based Community Tourism, Clemson University, Thomas D. Potts, Ph.D and Allan P.C. Marsinko, Ph.D. • Fishing, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing, and Shellfishing in Oregon 2008 State and County Expenditure Estimates • National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation (FHWAR) National Report 2006 • Nature-based Tourism: Guidelines for Success, Clemson University, Thomas D. Potts, Ph.D., Thomas A. Rourke, and Strom Thurmond Institute • Planning and Developing a Nature Tourism Enterprise, Texas Parks and Wildlife, www.tpwd.state.tx.us/landwater/land/programs/tourism/your_business/planning/ • Sustainable Tourism in Biosphere Reserves in Central and Eastern Europe, Sustainable Tourism: Training the Trainers Programme, Ecologicial Tourism in Europe